Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Actress Gulfam Khan Hussain has voiced her concerns over the changing landscape of Indian television.The veteran actress stated that many experienced performers are being replaced by “half-cooked talent” simply because they are more affordable as compared to the seasoned ones.While acknowledging the improvements in production quality, the actress believes the creative standards have taken a hit.”There have been some good things and some bad things. We now have AC floors an…
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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Jayati Bhatia has opened up about the challenges of portraying the manipulative and negative Sharda, aka Shalini Batra, in her TV show, ‘Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile’.The actress stated that remaining in the character’s dark mindset for long hours every day has tested her as a performer.Speaking about playing the negative character for over one-and-a-half years, Jayati said, “Playing Sharda, aka Shalini Batra, for over one and a half years has been one of the most challe…
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Television actor Vijayendra Kumeria feels the Indian small screen is transforming, saying the era when audiences were content watching only “kitchen dramas” or typical “saas-bahu” shows is over. Vijayendra was speaking to IANS about his latest show “Juhi Mui”, which traces the story of a girl with autism.Talking about if shows like this will open the floodgates for inclusivity in the small screen, the actor, who civil aviation job after working for years to pursue actin…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress and filmmaker Pallavi Joshi believes the creation of daily soaps fundamentally changed Indian television, turning it into a medium driven by humongous and chaotic production schedules at the cost of creativity.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Pallavi reflected on how the transition from weekly programming to daily soaps placed immense pressure on writers and creators, which further led to the degradation of content.”When the daily soap started, television became a mons…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress Shiny Doshi believes Indian television needs to move beyond portraying women as “soft” and “helpless girls” and instead focus on stronger, more contemporary female characters.Speaking about the changing landscape of television, Shiny said that most of the roles she has been offered over the years have revolved around a similar image of the ‘ideal’ television heroine.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Shiny said, “Television, I feel that all the shows that h…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actor Rohit Roy has marked a special milestone in his personal life as he celebrates 27 years of marriage with wife Mansi Joshi Roy on June 23.Sharing a heartfelt anniversary post on his social media account, the actor expressed his gratitude for his wife and called her the person he is most thankful for in life.Rohit shared a carousel of pictures spanning different phases of their relationship, and penned an emotional caption.In the first picture, the couple can be seen o…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Popular actress and producer Pallavi Joshi recalled facing pay disparity at the peak of her television career, in the 90s era of television.She revealed that despite being the highest-paid actress of that era, she still earned only half of what her male counterpart, Shekhar Suman, was paid.Recalling those days, Pallavi, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, said, “I will tell you there was a time when there was a magazine cover page that had Shekhar Suman’s and my photog…
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor and host Rithvik Dhanjani, who became a household name with his performance as Arjun Kirloskar in Pavitra Rishta, recently explained his absence from mainstream television despite continuing to stay active across other platforms.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the actor admitted that while ‘Pavitra Rishta’ remains one of the most defining chapters of his career and set a benchmark for him as an actor, he has consciously chosen not to return to fiction tele…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Harsh Chhaya believes Indian television underwent a massive transformation after the arrival of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.He further stated that there has been a clear distinction between the kind of content that was being made before 2000 and what followed after the iconic family drama which changed the landscape of Indian TV.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Harsh reflected on the changing content and receptiveness of television in the context of storytell…
Mumbai March 23 (IANS) Television superstar Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, looked stunning and radiated her immense glow, at her recent baby shower ceremony hosted by actress Kiran Dubey, her BFF for the longest time. Celebrating Divyanka as she prepares to embrace motherhood with husband Vivek Dahiya, Kiran hosted a beautiful event surprising her BFF.Sharing glimpses from the celebration, Kiran expressed her excitement and penned a heartfelt note for the parents to be.The post shared by her on her s…