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Rishton Se Badi Pratha
Rishton Se Badi Pratha is an Indian television series that premiered on Colors on November 15, 2010. It narrates the story of two lovers, Abhay and Surbhi, living in western Uttar Pradesh. They incur the wrath of their respective families when they elope with each other. Their family members decide to teach them a lesson by the barbaric practice of honour killing. However, when Abhay reveals that Surbhi is expecting his child, his family spares the couple's lives in the hope of a son being born to her. Surrounded by hostile relatives, Abhay and Surbhi have to cross many hurdles in order to safeguard themselves and their child. This series failed to gain the expected popularity and therefore ended earlier than was intended. Moreover, it was also under the scanner of the Information and Broadcast Ministry of the Government of India for telecasting violent beating scenes, especially those involving the female protagonist.
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Plot Summary
The story revolves around a young woman caught between her familial obligations and her blossoming love. Facing societal pressures and family expectations, she must navigate a complex emotional landscape. Her choices are dictated by the deeply ingrained traditions and the concept of 'pratha' (custom) which often dictates the course of life, even at the expense of personal happiness. The film explores the sacrifices individuals make in the name of tradition and relationships.
Critical Reception
Rishton Se Badi Pratha received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable storyline and melodramatic execution. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the attempt to highlight social issues, the film was largely seen as a formulaic Bollywood drama that failed to offer anything new. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its commercial performance being underwhelming.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its performances by the lead actors, particularly Rambha.
Criticized for a predictable and overly melodramatic plot.
Felt like a typical, formulaic Bollywood romance drama of the era.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. However, general audience reception for similar films of that era often focused on the emotional drama and romantic elements, though many found them to be repetitive.
Fun Fact
The film marked a collaboration between director Sawan Kumar Tak and actress Rambha, who had previously worked together on other projects.
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