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…
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Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Veteran star Harsh Chhaya, at his candid best, reflected on the changing work culture in the television industry.He recalled a time when actors would shoot for only eight hours a day, with both Saturdays and Sundays off, despite dealing with the same amount of workload as they do now.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the actor spoke about how television schedules were once far more balanced despite delivering successful yet hectic and long-running content.“It used to…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actor Varun Badola has opened up about how his iconic television shows like ‘Koshish – Ek Aasha’, ‘Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani’, and ‘Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand’ shaped his career in his early days.He also stated that it gave him immense recognition in the early phase of his acting journey.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the actor reflected on how these characters will always stay close to him, but also added that as an actor, it is necessary to grow and mov…
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Actor Gautam Rode has spoken about the conscious shift in his choice of projects following the arrival of his twin babies.The actor, who is now all set to be seen in a powerful and unconventional role in Undekhi Season 4, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, spoke how fatherhood has not changed his professional decisions in the way people may assume.He highlighted that instead, he is now more focused on taking up roles that challenge him as an actor and help him grow as a…
Mumbai, May 02 (IANS) Actress Kunickaa Sadanand talked about the issue of delayed payments for new TV actors.Speaking exclusively to IANS, the ‘Bigg Boss 19’ contestant revealed that the issue has been going on ever since the boom in the television industry.Kunickaa added that the payment often ends up getting delayed by 45 to 90 days. Explaining the core reason behind the delay, she said that the whole corporate system leads to a delay in the payment as the channels first receive money from the…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Actors Harsh Chhaya and Varun Badola, who first shared screen space in Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani is all set to have a face-off in the upcoming series “Undekhi: The Final Battle”. Varun said: “Reuniting with Harsh after all these years feels both nostalgic and creatively fulfilling. We’ve both evolved as artists, and coming together on a show like Undekhi, which I’ve also been closely associated with as a writer, makes it even more special.”“There’s a shared hi…
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 4 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi is all praise for her brother Saqib Saleem’s latest outing “Kaptaan”, calling it a “banger” as she cheered him on with enthusiasm. Taking to her Instagram stories, Huma shared a few glimpses from the screening at home, which was attended by their friends and family.She wrote the caption as, “It’s Kaptaan time at the Qureshi household. Saqib Saleem killed it Kaptaan. What a banger,” expressing her excitement and pride for her brother’s…
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actor Saqib Saleem, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming title ‘Kaptaan’, has said that his character of a cop in the series often cuts corners. The series is set against the charged backdrop of Jwalabad, this gritty crime saga dives into a world where crime has evolved into structured cartels, and power is no longer claimed through chaos alone, but control.The series also stars Siddharth Nigam, Kavita Kaushik, Varun Badola, Anjumm Shharma, Aarif Zaka…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Actor Varun Badola has shared his views on the delayed payments in the television industry.Speaking exclusively to IANS, the ‘Saiyaara’ actor expressed his disappointment with the practice, saying that it is important that people get their payments on time.He was asked, “Another issue often discussed in television is delayed payments. What are your thoughts on that?”Reacting to this, Varun said, “What can I say? Payments should always be made on time. It is as simple as t…