Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Television actor Arjun Bijlani has expressed his views on how television differs from OTT platforms and films. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actor stated that TV still follows a more traditional format compared to the evolving and experimental nature of digital and cinematic storytelling.He shared, “I don’t see TV, OTT, or films as competition to each other. I feel they are like different classrooms, where the input remains the same—that is, acting—only …
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Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actress and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has opened up about her career choices. In an exclusive interview with IANS, she shared that she prefers to be selective with the projects she takes on, as she is currently waiting for roles that truly excite, challenge, and inspire her as an artist. When asked about her return to acting through OTT platforms and her choice of diverse roles, Suchitra shared that she is enjoying exploring new kinds of characters and stories, especia…
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gor opened up about the changing landscape of small-town dramas on the OTT platform. Talking to IANS, she stated that the viewers are now drawn towards rooted stories that belong to the heartland.The ‘Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya’ actress also stressed that the audience, which earlier was attracted towards glamour-driven stories, now looks for characters they can relate to and projects real emotions.She was asked, “Shows like Mirzapur have changed the landscape of …
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi believes the discussion around falling IPL television ratings is seriously flawed and thinks the tournament has grown into one of the world’s largest digital entertainment ecosystems, rather than just being a television product. While discussing how people consume the Indian Premier League, the IPL founder argued that analysts are stuck in the past by only focusing on traditional television viewership.“The mistake many…
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Popular Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee’s sister, actress Pallavi Chatterjee, talked about the rise of regional cinema during an exclusive interaction with IANS.Citing the example of South cinema, Pallavi said that, earlier confined to the regional audience, the industry now has a pan-India reach.She was asked, “How do you view the rise of regional cinema today?”Reacting to this, Pallavi shared, “South Indian cinema has grown tremendously and has even surpassed Bollywo…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Bollywood and television star Mona Singh says she is finally getting the kind of opportunities she had always been wanting and is off late, embracing this new phase of her career with gratitude. Talking to IANS about the resurgence of her career with superhit back to back projects, Mona said, “New beginning? Yes, you see, these are the things that I always wanted to do. You know, because I really love the craft. I genuinely love acting. So, I am very, very grateful that…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Bollywood and television star Mona Singh has opened up about dealing with societal pressure around motherhood and marriage. The actress, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, stated that she has never allowed such expectations to influence her life choices or pressurize her.“I have never taken to these pressures. I have never given in to these pressures,” said Mona while talking to IANS.I have never been affected by such questions. When I wasn’t married, this was …
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekkar commemorated National Pet Day on Saturday by sharing some precious moments with her furry friends, Beau and Bruno, on social media.She shared that those who have not experienced the love of a pet have no idea what they are missing out on in life.Providing a glimpse of the unconditional love, chaos, and good vibes brought by her fur babies, the ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ actress wrote on her official Instagram handle, “My babies – Beau and Bruno, happy na…
Mumbai, April 07 (IANS) Actor Varun Badola has spoken about character artists finally getting recognition after the significant rise in OTT and social media. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the ‘Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand’ actor said that there are several great actors who do not fit the conventional profile of a lead, and they are finally getting their due, thanks to OTT and social media.Varun was asked, “You are a well-known name in television and have also worked in films. With the rise of socia…
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) He’s 34-years-old in showbiz and has 750 projects to his credit today, actor-politician Ravi Kishan has looked back at his journey from the era of Doordarshan, to the time when strugglers had few avenues, and how the rise of OTT platforms revived his career, bringing him “back to life from darkness”. Talking about his journey after 750 projects, Ravi told IANS: “When I started, there was only Doordarshan, no option for strugglers. There are 15 lakh strugglers in Mu…