MUMBAI: With shows like Balika Vadhu, Gangaa, and Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar, among others, and OTT series like Ranneeti, Your Honor, and Dark 7 White, to name some, Sunjoy Waddhwa and his team at Sphereorigins have always brought stories that have initiated some much-needed discussions and conversations. Their ongoing Colors show, Meri Bhavya Life, comes as another icebreaker on the small screen, focusing on a critical issue of body shaming. At a time when TV follows the tried and tested tracks, Sunjoy stressed that the show is a testament to the true value of his production house that is bringing something new and unique.
He remarked, “For us, it wasn’t a risk but rather an intriguing concept. Considering Sphereorigins’ history, we have always explored unique ideas, from Balika to Saath Phere and Gangaa, so it didn’t feel risky. It has a modern feel and addresses a topic that society labels as an issue.”
“While the younger generation may not perceive it that way, society constantly reminds them that it is, in fact, an issue. It is a compelling story about a confident girl who is surrounded by a world that only focuses on her weight,” he added.
When asked if he thinks this story is more relevant today than it would have been in the 90s or early 2000s, he responded affirmatively, while also noting that the topic is timeless and would have been suitable at any point in time.
He said, “The times change, but issues are still the same most of the time. But right now I see it from the lens of a younger generation, and in the 90s, we would have possibly not been able to tap that younger generation. The world has moved on from the 90s to 2000 and 2025, and a whole new generation is there, and these body-shaming issues are more prevalent with the younger generation; however, the best part is that they are very confident about it“.
“They do not really see it as an issue because it's an individuality, but unfortunately, as I said earlier, the society keeps reminding them. Also, because of the lack of social media in the 90s, the issue was not so much out in the open. So social media played a great part in it and the essence of the story transcends time,” Sunjoy ended.
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