Why Parineetii’s Mother-Daughter Casting Gimmick Failed to Impress The Audiences?

 Casting Anchal Sahu as both Parineet Kakkar and her daughter Preet Bajwa after the June 2025 leap in Parineetii reignited an old trope—one actor playing mother and daughter—but it failed to connect with audiences and may have contributed to it going off air (cancellation news doing the rounds). This outdated tactic did little to revive Parineetii and highlighted viewers' resistance to recycled storytelling.

The Trope: Same Actor as Mother and Daughter

• After the 20-year leap, Sahu played both Parineet and her daughter Preet, echoing a common Indian TV trope of actors playing multiple generations to maintain star power. The show even describes Preet as Parineet's look-alike.
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• This trope, seen in shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, relies on viewers' attachment to familiar actors instead of introducing new ones.
• In Parineetii, the leap recycled the love triangle plot with Preet, Aditya, and Nisha, while Parineet returned with amnesia. Sahu’s dual role felt forced, and fan reactions on social media called it unoriginal.
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Why It Didn’t Work

1. Audience Fatigue with Repetitive Tropes:
2. • Viewers mocked Parineetii’s recycled plots and Sahu’s dual role as a lazy attempt to repeat old drama, with Reddit threads highlighting the lack of innovation.
   • Fans saw the “history repeats” arc as cliché, with comments mocking the recycled trope rather than finding it engaging.
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3. Lack of Authenticity:
4. • Modern audiences demand authenticity. Casting one actor for both roles broke immersion and seemed like a gimmick, while “illogical” twists like memory loss worsened perceptions of creative laziness.
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   • Sahu’s age made the dual casting less believable, and viewers were critical of this narrative shortcut.
5. Declining TRPs and Viewer Disengagement:
6. • Parineetii’s ratings continued to drop, and the generational leap with Sahu’s dual role failed to revive interest or improve viewership.
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   • Fans called the leap a “desperate move” that ignored underlying issues like repetitive plots and weak characters.
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7. Competition and Changing Viewer Expectations:
8. • New shows on Colors TV offered fresher content, while Parineetii’s reliance on old tropes couldn’t compete with evolving audience tastes.
   • Social media sentiment, as seen in X posts about other shows, reflects a demand for versatile acting and authentic casting (This suggests viewers are more discerning and less tolerant of outdated casting tricks.

Did This Trope Doom Parineetii?

The same-actor trope wasn’t the only problem, but it didn’t help. Repetitive plots, misogynistic storylines, and illogical twists were made worse by the dated gimmick, and Sahu’s dual role failed to deliver the excitement fans wanted.

Is It Time for Creatives to Get Real?

It’s time for Indian TV to move on from outdated tropes, as audiences are more discerning now:

• Social Media Backlash: Fans on Reddit and X criticized the mother-daughter casting as “a cheap trick to save budget.”
• Demand for Fresh Storytelling: Shows like Panchayat and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, with relatable drama, consistently outperform Parineetii.
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• Casting Realism: Audiences want age-appropriate casting and new faces, as seen in the success of shows like Khubssurat.

What Could Save Parineetii or Similar Shows?

To regain audiences, creatives should:

1. Innovate Storylines: Focus on character-driven plots and fresh themes.
2. Authentic Casting: Use new actors for younger roles.
3. Engage with Feedback: Pay attention to social media critiques and address viewer complaints.
4. Leverage Modern Themes: Address contemporary issues to connect with younger viewers.