Oops Ab Kya?

This series is a perfect combination of comedy, romance, drama, itsy-bitsy thrill. It is such a well balanced storyline, it keeps you entertained but at the same time, also, doesn't weigh heavily on your mind. Just when one would think, things are getting too emotional, there would be a witty funny scene releasing the pressure and this is probably why one would want to continue watching it. No unnecessary cliff hangers is always a plus for me.

Each and every actor has portrayed their character beautifully. Needless to say, the narration at the background was very fun and very much required. I would love me some more seasons.

Roohi (Shweta Basu Prasad) is 28 years old and still a virgin owing to a promise she made to her grandmother (Apara Mehta). Subhadra's apprehension comes from the fact that her daughter and Roohi's mother, Paakhi (Sonali Kulkarni) had a teenage pregnancy, a fact that brought social shame in a conservative society. But having mended ties with her once estranged daughter, the three now live as a close knit family, bingeing on their favourite television soap together, every evening. Omkar (Abhay Mahajan) Roohi's boyfriend of three years is deeply committed to her and agrees to wait till they are officially hitched.

It's all pretty hunky-dory till Roohi's visit to gynae for a check-up leaves her pregnant! In a case of mistaken identity, she is artificially inseminated by the one of the last few 'good sperms' of a man who turns out to be her boss, Samar (Ashim Gulati). While Roohi's first reaction is to opt for an abortion, Samar who has survived testicular cancer and his wife Alisha (Amy Aela) try to convince her to be a surrogate mother, so they can adopt the baby, putting her in a dilemma. But that's not the only thing that adds chaos to her life.

While Omkar tries to be supportive of her decision to carry the baby to full term, Roohi finds herself getting increasingly attracted to Samar. To complicate matters further, Samar and Alisha seem to have hit a dead end in their marriage. And in the middle of all this ensuing drama, there is some more when Roohi finds out the identity of her father, who she never knew of. On the other hand, Omkar, an Intelligence Bureau detective unearths some uncomfortable truths about Samar's family, while investigating a drug smuggling case. As personalities Samar and Omkar are as different as chalk and cheese and almost at each other's throat most times.

Oops! Ab Kya? The official adaptation of the series, Jane The Virgin, pretty much follows the same trajectory, with a few changes. Overall, the narrative is a pot-pourri of emotional highs and lows, drama and comedy. While the series humours the common tropes of soap operas quite effectively, it goes over the top quite often. Also the over-explanation by the narrator robs the show of some of its charm. And there are some cringe moments too ('Gullak' as a metaphor for virginity being one) and the jokes don't always land. But that said, it does tear into societal norms and hypocrisies while sticking to its quirky, chaotic vibe.

The series has good, dependable performances by seasoned actors Apara Mehta, Jaaved Jaffrey and Sonali Kulkarni. Shweta Basu Prasad is impressive as Roohi, going through a gamut of emotions as her life goes from perfectly planned to topsy-turvy. Abhay Mahajan as the no-nonsense, committed Omkar and Ashim Gulati as the suave Samar hit the right notes.

Overall, Oops! Ab Kya? Is a mixed bag though it makes for a decent, breezy watch. And of course the cliff-hanger ending ensures there will be a season 2.

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Whole series is good, comedy but last episode end is pathetic. Suggesting to Omakar get saved and Roohi returns to Omkar in next season. True lover should be Omkar not Samar as Samar and Roohi has only attraction. But Omkar is supporting Roohi since last 3 years and after came to know about Roohi and Samar still he is supporting her. We can see true love in Omkar's eyes and his behaviour. Also need to know who is Mayasur and her past. What happens to roohi's child, who will be given possession of child. Viewers wish Roohi and Omkar together and child possession with them and not to Samar. Samar will be given visiting permission to child.

A plot that in theory supports comedy is stretched to the limit with one dimensional characters.

It's apparently an adaptation of another series and they have done a terrible job. Apart from the fact that the actors (sorry to Stanislavski for even calling what these folks do as 'acting') are terrible, there aren't any laughs at all. I had to skip scenes to somehow get through two episodes.

Why is the Indian OTT landscape full of such unimaginative non original content? I think they have even stopped trying to give viewers anything new. Might as well watch 'saas bahu' dramas since this is basically a redressed version of one.

Why Omkar Should Be the Hero in Oops Ab Kya?, Not Samar

The web series Oops Ab Kya? Has sparked a lot of debate among fans, especially regarding the portrayal of characters and their relationships. One of the biggest disappointments for many viewers is how Omkar (played by Abhay Mahajan) was sidelined while Samar (played by Aashim Gulati) was given the main hero role. Many fans, including myself, strongly believe that Omkar should have been the hero of the series, not Samar. This is because Omkar was the most genuine, loyal, and deserving character, while Samar was involved in an unwanted situation that led to unfair complications.

1. Omkar's Unwavering Love and Loyalty

Omkar was in a committed relationship with Ruhi (Shweta Basu Prasad) for three years. He respected her choices, supported her dreams, and stood by her side despite the unexpected complications that arose. His love for Ruhi was pure and selfless. He never forced his will upon her and was willing to build a life with her based on mutual respect and understanding.

On the other hand, Samar was never meant to be a part of Ruhi's romantic life. The entire situation with the accidental pregnancy was a medical mistake, not something Ruhi or Samar had planned. While Samar may have had good intentions, it does not change the fact that Omkar was the one who truly loved Ruhi from the start and deserved to be with her.

2. Ruhi's Betrayal: A Huge Injustice to Omkar

One of the most painful moments in the series was when Ruhi kissed Samar despite being in a relationship with Omkar. This was a clear act of cheating. Omkar had done nothing wrong, yet he was betrayed by the person he loved the most. Even if Ruhi was emotionally confused, it does not justify her actions. Cheating is unacceptable in any form, and Omkar did not deserve such treatment.

Ruhi should have remained loyal to Omkar, and the story should have focused on how they navigate the challenges together. Instead, the writers chose to push a forced love story between Ruhi and Samar, completely ignoring Omkar's pain. This was unfair to Omkar's character and to all viewers who believed in true love and loyalty.

3. Samar's Role Should Have Been Limited

Samar's involvement should have been purely professional and medical. His role should have been that of a supporting character, helping Ruhi with the legal and medical complications of her pregnancy. There was no need to turn him into a romantic lead.

Instead of making Samar the hero, the series should have focused on Omkar and Ruhi working through their issues. Ruhi should have realized that true love is not about unexpected circumstances but about the person who has been with her through everything-Omkar. If there was a need for any new romantic arc, it should have been Omkar and Ruhi finding their way back to each other, not Samar interfering in their relationship.

4. What Should Happen in the Next Season?

Fans are demanding justice for Omkar. If there is a second season, the story should be rewritten so that:

Omkar returns and takes his rightful place as the main hero.

Ruhi realizes her mistake and chooses Omkar over Samar.

Samar's character is either removed from the romantic storyline or given a different path that does not involve Ruhi.

The narrative focuses on true love, loyalty, and commitment rather than forced romantic drama.

Omkar was not just a side character-he was the true hero of the story, and he deserves to be treated as such. If the creators care about their audience's opinions, they should correct this mistake and bring back Omkar as the leading man in the next season.

Final Thoughts

Many fans feel cheated by how Omkar's character was treated. A real hero is someone who is loyal, kind, and stands by his love through thick and thin-Omkar was that person. It is time for the writers to listen to their audience and do justice to the story by making Omkar the hero, not Samar.