Originally posted by: Shaina_b
Big icons of small screen!
Somashukla Sinha Walunjkar, TNN Jun 25, 2012, 01.28PM IST
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Rajeev Khandelwal|
Pankaj Kapoor|
Mukesh Khanna|
Karan Wahi|
Karan Singh Grover|
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon|
Harshad Chopra|
Gurmeet Chaudhry|
Geet Hui Sabse Parayi|
Dill Mill Gayye|
Deven Bhojani|
Barun Sobti|
Amarr Upadhyay|
- Amar Upadhyay
That television
in India is no longer 'small screen' is a fact that's almost accepted.
So it comes as no surprise when some soapbox characters assume larger
than life proportions and become part of the viewers' lives. In fact,
the viewer connects so strongly to the character that the actor playing
that role becomes incidental. The boundary lines merge and when the
actor stops being himself/herself and becomes the character is sometimes
difficult to say. Prime time television shows can boast of some truly
memorable characters who have and continue to hold a special place in
viewers' hearts. Here's a quick look at the top 10 all time top favorite
male characters who've made the viewers smile, made hearts beat faster
every time they've walked into the screen and looked at their audiences.
Shaktimaan (played by Mukesh Khanna) in Shaktimaan: Indian
telly's first superhero who inspired an entire generation of kids,
often making them take on daredevil acts) and not so young to watch his
various capers to save the world from evil. If f he was a poor copy of
Superman, then no one noticed really, because he had the audiences
hooked in an age when TRPs didn't dictate viewership patterns!
Karamchand (played by Pankaj Kapoor) of Karamchand: A televised copy of Agatha Christie's Hercules Poirot,
Pankaj Kapoor was the bumbling, carrot-chewing private eye whose
impassive face was deceptive, but his mind razor sharp. Okay, he had no
kick ass scenes, but here was the first thriller series with a comic
touch that made Kapoor immensely popular, especially with his famous
oneliner, Shut up Kitty! It's another matter that when the show
was revived with a fresh starcast and an older Kapoor, it had no
takers.. Magic can't be recreated.
Mihir Virani (played by Amarr Upadhyay) of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi:Yes, Mihir was truly the first hero who sent the nation (the televiewing part of it) in a tizzy when he 'died'. Amar Upadhyay became
TV's biggest star there after, and after zillions of frantic fanmails
later when he returned from the dead, the audiences sent prayers to the
divine and Ekta Kapoor. The ideal son, doting husband and charming
lover, Mihir was a fave for a year, until his character was played by
two other stars. But neither could take it to the highs that Amarr had
done.
Sujal Grewal (played by Rajeev Khandelwal) of Kahin To Hoga: Tall, dark handsome and rich. Sujal Grewal was the first Mills & Boonish hero who stole hearts with a hint of a smile. Rajeev Khandelwal became
the first telly heartthrob of thousands of nubile hearts. Even though
it was aired at a late night band (11 pm), Sujal became a household
favourite almost instantly. Or rather Rajeev made him one, because once
he quit the show, the replacement actor got reduced to being just a
screen name!
Ranveer Sisdodia (played by Karan Wahi) of Remix: High
school boys don't usually have an entire show dedicated to them. But
Ranveer Sisodia was the first teenage heartthrob to find space on prime
time TV for himself and built a fanbase that was enviable. Mint fresh
good looks and a cute smile gave Remix great viewership, even on a niche channel like Star One.
Gattu (played by Deven Bhojani) of Baa Bahu Aur Baby: Well,
he wasn't really heartthrob material, but Deven Bhojani as the affable,
chubby, childlike Gattu made a firm place for himself in people's
hearts. He made people smile through their tears and for a little while
even a comedy series had audiences! Pity the second season of the show
couldn't whip up enough TRPs despite Gattu's charm.
Armaan Mallik (played by Karan Singh Grover) of Dill Mill Gayye: The dimpled dil ka doctor was
an instant hit when he flaunted his basketball playing skills in a
medical show. Karan's countless shower scenes, a knowing twinkle in his
eyes, fab abs, the ability to hold his co-stars in his arms, and a smile
to die for made him a huge teenage icon in 2007 and kept the show on
top on the channel it aired on. Even one and half year after the show's
off air, there are demands for a second season with Karan Singh Grover
in lead of course!
Prem Joneja (played by Harshad Chopra) of Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil: Harshad
Chopra as the tycoon with a heart was just what made Prem Joneja, the
perfect husband, son and brother material on screen.
Maan Singh Khurana (played by Gurmeet Chaudhry) of Geet Hui Sabse Parayi:After
playing Lord Ram, Gurmeet hit the jackpot when he signed in as Maan
Singh Khurana, the unsmiling biz tycoon who finds love in the arms of a
bubbly teenager. The fiery on screen rapport that Gurmeet shared with
his co-star Dhrasti Dhami made him telly's favourite hottie and his
kick-boxing scenes and the ability to catch the falling heroine in his
arms made him very popular.
Arnav Singh Raizada (played by Barun Sobti) of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?:
He's prime time TV's first anti-hero who's got everything that makes
him the ultimate hero. The perpetually angry, Bluetooth bearing Harvard
returned tycoon who doesn't have a heart is completely smitten with a
spunky beauty from Lucknow. Barun might not have been first choice for
the role, but he has taken the role and the show to new TRP highs and
has ensured that he's inching closer to the TV numero uno tag. As for
Arnav, he's the kind of guy, whose totally droorl worthy even when he's
sporting a dirty ganji and lies helpless in the baddies' den!
Link :
Mumbai: Tena Desae has praised her 'Table No.21' co-star Rajeev Khandelwal for his on-screen intensity, but the latter makes no bones about it. He says the intensity comes only if a character demands it.
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