Thanks a ton for this thread!
Dearest PH/Mishal and all those concerned with the show,
LTL has been more than just a show for me. I remember watching the first episode, in April, and what got me hooked was the tall guy in the dhoti. Mishal, I'm yet to see another guy on television with as much screen presence as you. If it were only the screen presence, I wouldn't still be watching this show. There's more to you than just that!
As an average Indian viewer, I was blown away by the sheer brilliance of this show, and the actors. Kudos to the production house, for coming up with such a concept, and having the guts to treat it so differently. It has been a risk, but it has paid off. LTL doesn't have the highest TRPs, one of the reasons being that it caters to an intelligent audience. There is so much more than the surface drama. The psychological and emotional aspects are so so deep, something I've hardly seen on Indian television. I mean, in an age where channels and directors go for TRP raising gimmicks, LTL has stuck to the storyline and been honest to the characters and viewers alike. I love the way the characters have been etched out. The unhurried pace of the drama has irked many, and while it is true that the show drags at times, I've loved the gradual development of the characters. Be it Dutta, or Kala, or Nakusha!
I love the fact that the characters are motivated by something more than the normal elements. Kala for instance! She is the most amazing villain on television!
Coming to Dutta, the reason I'm hooked to this show is this character. I don't know whose brainchild he is, but whoever you are, I'll always be grateful to you! I haven't seen such a soulful character ever. He is one of Shakespeare's forgotten heroes! I mean, such brilliance, such depth!
Most of the credit here, goes to Mishal Raheja. That must've been the best decision the PH took, while casting! He has breathed life into the character, so convincingly. I can say this with conviction that there will never ever be a character as soulful and beautiful as Dutta Shriram Patil. Mishal, you rock! Every emotion, every subtle action, you've captured it all. Sometimes, it is very difficult for me to believe that you are Mishal and not the brooding Dutta!
I respect your decision to move on, but I would love it if you thought of us too! I'm sure you're gonna do great , but a character like Dutta is a once in a lifetime thingie! There must be some way you can work out your schedule! I mean, supposing your movie plans take time, and there's no urgency, isn't it possible for you to keep doing this role, at least till the show culminates? I'm not talking 6-9 months, but you could atleast keep doing this show for 3-4 months side to side with your other commitments! I hope I'm not asking too much of you, but trust me, Dutta Patil is one role you'll be remembered for, for a long long time. And while movieland maybe much bigger, I dunno if you'll find a role as intense as this in the beginning!
I'll pray for your future, coz you've given me so much hope with this one character of yours. But do consider our request too, Mishal. We love you a lot! 😊
Regards,
an ardent fan
