Erica Fernandes, who captured many hearts with her performance in the daily serial Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aese Bhi, announced her departure from the programme on Wednesday (October 27). Erica turned to Instagram to write a long post expressing her dissatisfaction with the storyline and her character 'Sonakshi' in the show. In the current season, the actress felt she was depicted as weak and bewildered.
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She wrote, "To start with I would like to thank everyone who loved Kuch rang right from its conception. The immense love we were showered with was heart touching. Due to various reasons when the show had to go off air the first time, the power n love from the very same Kuch rang family pulled us back once again on screen nearly after a month of it going off-air. Because of the very same Kuch rang family we were more than thrilled to come back once again with so much enthusiasm. As for Sonakshi a character so dear to you and me, a character that was an inspiration to many, a character who was so strong, smart, balanced … the Sonakshi we once witnessed in seasons 1 & 2, the one we expected to see this season too but unfortunately we had to see the complete opposite of what she was."
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"Sometimes when you have to choose between your self-respect and a show so dear . you have to make hard decisions. ( not mentioning the various other reasons ) And you can't always take others responsibilities on your shoulders, you have to look after yourself and make choices based on that."
"For all who were disheartened and disappointed about this season (from all your comments that I read and the trends on Twitter that I witnessed) .. just ask yourself why we all came back to watch this show in the first place, maybe go back watch a couple of episodes from the 1st season and remember us well, for all the efforts we put into making you come back for more, maybe that would bring a smile on your face," she added.
"Well, we had made a masterpiece years ago but if you remove the master from the masterpiece then you are only left with pieces and Durjoy you were tremendously missed this season. You brought subtlety and wrote with all your very visible heart. The romance was simple but real and touching. The show had very realistic drama and never a negative force which made our show so unique. You had visualised and shaped the show so beautifully while adding your touch to it .. it almost felt like a novel coming to life."
She also thanked her director and said, "I would like to also thank my director Mr Smith .. Noel smith for being our batman and handling the situation well and tackling all those obstacles that came our way. It wasn't easy but you did it with ease. I will take back fond memories of the times we all spent together while filming in Siliguri and Mumbai. I will miss the masti with my 3 monkeys, Maa, Shaheer and the rest of the team."
"Ever thought? When a show is successful it is very easy and convenient to say that the success of the show is not because of a particular individual but because of teamwork and the entire team's effort .. but it is so easy to blame a particular individual when a show has to shut! How hypocritically convenient right? To conclude, I would like to thank all those who have supported me through this journey and my decisions be it my team or my Ejfians and KRPKABians Much love, Erica Jennifer Fernandes," concluded Erica.
Indeed, her announcement has disappointed her supporters. As one of the users put it, "Just love how u r so transparent and honest about it!! More power to u girl! Keep on going! You are meant for more." Another person stated, "You just said the truth.... Hat's off for your honesty towards your fans and everyone out there.”
Meanwhile, Erica may be seen alongside Parth Samthaan in Ekta Kapoor's sitcom Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. She has also appeared in a number of films in a variety of languages.