Finally, producer Gul Khan has put an end to all the rumours surrounding the end of Ishqbaaz and confirmed that the show will be going off-air by March 15, 2019. The producer also mentioned how the show managed to break a lot of stereotypes in Indian TV industry.
In an interview to an online portal, Gul Khan said, "We created a show where three boys became the iconic poster. In a bahu driven industry, Ishqbaaz was a break away visual!! Also, we were the first in India to introduce a spin-off. Writing has been IB’s key strength. IB has gone were TV show goes, tackling contemporary issues, like why ‘beta’ is called a ‘Hira’, Mera beta Hira Hai, and why we don’t accept that everybody has exes. We very tactfully discussed ex-girlfriends and ex-boyfriends. We also talked about why mothers have to give up their careers and not fathers."
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Talking about the iconic character, Shivaay (played by Nakuul Mehta) she said, "Shivaay as a character has won millions of hearts and that credit goes to Nakuul Mehta for performing the character impeccably. Nobody would have played Shivaay like he did."
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Gul Khan[/caption]
She concluded by saying, "Ishqbaaz has been a wonderful ride and it is a great feeling that we achieved what we had set out to achieve. A show that challenged stereo types and a platform where contemporary and relevant issues like #metoo and not being fluent in English could be dealt with! All we take away from Ishqbaaz is that your Ishqbaazi and love for telling stories just make you feel more alive and very happy."
Well, we are sure the fans will be left disheartened with this piece of news!
