Sandeep Dixit

"Raakan Ka Rahashya" started as a wonderfully gripping story, filled with captivating folklores and thrilling folktales. The connection with "Jab Mayaavi Aawego" was remarkable and added to the excitement. I was truly thrilled whenever the incidents aligned with this fascinating folklore. The story continued to be gripping until the 7th episode, and then something unexpected happened: science took the spotlight in front of the powerful narrative. Bollywood storytellers are committed to teach us science, they think they know better science than their audience. Comparisons to series like "The Vampire Diaries" could have been drawn had "Raakan Ka Rahashya" remained true to its initial premise. However, it seems that the creators of the show have chosen to blend storytelling with science teaching thinking that Indian public must be brought out of the backward thinking, a typical Bollywood mindset. The popularity of the movie "Stree" can be attributed to its adherence to the legends and folklore without delving into scientific explanations. This approach resonated with audiences, who appreciated the portrayal of the legends as they were told. It is essential to recognize that attempting to subtly associate knowledge of English with scientific understanding is a misguided and shallow approach. Language proficiency and scientific knowledge are distinct and independent of each other.