The time Zindagi
channel was aired on Indian Television, there were murmurs of excitement as
well as hints of suspicion (since the channel was about to televise Pakistani
daily soaps. And well it's Pakistan, jingoistic Indians would declare.) However
the content that was relayed, the kind of narratives that were exchanged and
the quality of acting that was manifested, a majority of populace could not
help falling head over heels with the tales from across the border. Considering
the cultural similarities between the two nations, the viewers could actually
relate to the context and setting and thereby savour the audio visual
delicacies.
The two most
acclaimed love stories were Humsafar and ZindagiGulzarHai. Be it
the dysfunctional romance of Kashaf or the distrust and misgivings of Asher,
the viewers were swayed like never before. The key to their hearts was the
realistic approach that the producers adopted, a commendable move.
Indian soap
operas are preposterous, to say the least. They are intolerable, far removed
from anything this worldly, conniving and a complete ruin of one's time. In
such circumstances, the web series were something that came into prominence on
the virtual screen. YouTube provided a platform to many young writers, actors
et al to showcase their talents. And bam! We had a melange of tales ranging
across the spectrum of everyday human existence. Some have been criticised for
uncouth humour, some for being non inclusive for they primarily focus on urban
youth and not the rest of the populace, some face damnation for being a little
over the top, slightly impracticable; however they are an advancement over the
kind of content on TV that is mind numbing and weary.
Which brings me
to the recent web series produced by Dice Media called Little Things. The story
of Dhruv and Kavya is about the everyday routine in the life of a couple, their
small and genuine adventures, their love for one another, the understanding and
compatibility they share, the triumph of love over small scuffles and what not.
There might be a Dhruv in one partner who is a lousy glutton however an
extremely tender and understanding partner. There might be a creative Kavya in
another human who is somewhat indecisive and disconcerted and needs a Dhruv to
contain her. Maybe even vice versa. It's about their journey through the phases
of life, and their constant support for each other. It's actually about the
little things that make a relationship work.
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