In an unexpected turn of events, BhagyaLakshmi, the long-running romantic drama starring Rohit Suchanti and Aishwarya Khare, is set to go off air. The announcement has come as a major surprise to viewers who have followed the show for nearly seven years. The news is even more startling considering that the show was preparing for a generational leap — a move usually intended to refresh and extend a show’s run.
Sudden Exit Sparks Mixed Reactions
Social media has exploded with reactions ranging from disappointment to relief. While many fans are saddened by the abrupt conclusion, others express frustration over the creative direction the show had taken in its later years.
One fan commented,
“#BhagyaLakshmi will go down in history as a show that ended just because the makers refused to ever expose the vamp, or bring any justice for Laks! They made no investment in new villains or new guy opposite Laks to raise interest. It still worked for 1300 episodes just because of Aish/RishMi.”
Others were more critical:
“Bhagyalakshmi is significantly worse than KKB or KB… Lakshmi and Rishi is by far one of the worst love stories on ITV — not to mention the plot is so inconsistent and illogical. Bhagya deserved to go.”
Still, a segment of the fandom is choosing to see the positive side, speculating that the lead pair, Rishi and Lakshmi (popularly known as RishMi), might reappear in Kumkum Bhagya in cameo roles to help the storyline there.
Creative Decisions Under Scrutiny
Fans are also calling out the show’s makers, particularly for their handling of the plot and character arcs. A common grievance is that the antagonist, Malishka, was never truly exposed or held accountable — leading to an unresolved, often frustrating narrative cycle. One viewer wrote,
“The BhagyaLakshmi fandom may be the only fans who’re actually celebrating that the show is getting axed. The way Nagpal has failed this show… any other writer would’ve treated it with some respect for the amount of money & TRP it gave.”
In its final storyline, the show follows Malishka attempting to frame Lakshmi for Neelam’s murder, trying to manipulate Rishi into believing her lies. The plot seemed to be building towards a high-stakes showdown, but now it may remain unresolved — leaving viewers without the closure they had hoped for.
BhagyaLakshmi carved a niche for itself in the Indian television landscape with its strong leads and dramatic turns, and the chemistry between Rishi and Lakshmi kept many viewers engaged for years. While the show’s end marks the close of an era, it also serves as a reflection on storytelling in long-running TV serials — where unresolved arcs and creative fatigue can undo even the strongest viewer loyalty.
As the curtains draw on BhagyaLakshmi, all eyes will be on its final episodes — to see whether the makers deliver a satisfying conclusion or leave fans with yet another cliffhanger.