Raawan-8

I tuned into "Let's Play Blind" for one reason and one reason only: Yukti Kapoor. As a fan of her powerful performance in her previous work, I was eager to see her in a new project. To her credit, she performs well with what she's given-she's charismatic, delivers her lines with conviction, and remains the most watchable part of the show. She clearly tries to elevate the material.

However, I was genuinely disappointed to see an actress of her caliber in this type of series. This show is a step down from the quality of work she's known for. It's a classic case of a talented actor being wasted on a mediocre script.

The main problem lies with the writing and direction. The storylines are painfully average, recycling tired tropes from better thrillers without adding anything new or intelligent. The most egregious example is the character of Raja, who is not only written as a one-dimensional plot device but is also performed with a shocking lack of depth, dragging down every scene he's in.

The premise had potential! A game of seduction and deception could have been gripping, full of clever twists and moral ambiguity. But thanks to the writers, every interesting idea is ruined by predictable plotting, clunky dialogue, and a complete lack of subtlety. The show mistakes melodrama for tension and skin-deep glamour for substance.

My advice to Yukti Kapoor: You are better than this. Don't get typecast in shows where the main selling point is the superficial empowerment or objectification of "women." You have proven you can carry a complex, genre-driven show. Please, grab those projects that challenge you and allow you to show the full range of your talent.