The much-hyped comeback of the small screen by Smriti Irani herself as Tulsi Virani in the remake of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has unfortunately run into a snag of sorts. Though the show is currently doing well in terms of viewership and TRP ratings, there are increasing amounts of fans complaining on social media about how Smriti Irani is using a body double in many of her scenes.
The main thrust of the criticism would be that it is becoming evident that there is a lack of continuity and unnatural-looking actions, It has caused a deluge of criticisms on the internet and the fans wonder whether the performance given by her is real or not and the producers of the show made the right decisions.
Viewer Disappointment and Digital Backlash
On the internet, frustrated viewers are singing in a chorus of dissatisfaction. Scores of them are excerpting and screenshots of the most recent shows, pointing out moments when it seems someone other than Irani is in actor stand-in mode.
They are commenting as to why is Smriti shooting her scenes by herself. It sounds so fake and phony, to, why bother bringing her back into TV to use body double in most scenes? The frustration being felt by many is understandable given that there were a large number of viewers who were eager to see Irani portray the role she made an icon once more after many years and using a body double seems to have alienated them with the character they grew to love, Tulsi.
Political Commitments and Production Challenges
The rumor about the use of a body double is usually associated with the hectic life of a politician Smriti Irani. It is an open secret that her political duties leave her with a scanty agenda of acting assignments. According to industry reports, Irani is in fact shooting her scenes separately and use another body as a stand-in during scenes with the larger cast which are later spliced together.
This is not a system that is sitting well with the audience who believe that the acting and editing is disjointed and affects the emotional heart of the show and watching experience.
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