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Stunts or action sequences are used to
add zing and spice to mundane Saasbahu sagas. However unlike films'
stunt sequences, the TV action be it cycling, high diving, car chasing sequence, high jump or even shooting on
hill tops, trees etc. are mostly done by
the actors themeselves. Many a times,
this leads to disasters. Though some actors do it for passion, others do it as
part of their job. After Hrs finds out
from experts if such risky actions sequences are important in a TV show
and do they raise TRPs.
Raakesh Paswan who prodices Zee's
show Afsar Bitiya says, "Fights are
common in small towns or cities and
even colleges, so stories have requirement of
such sequences to
show more drama or bring in
a twist in some
stories. Accidents are also
common in real
life as well as TV
shows. There is
a risk factor but
producers have to
take full precautions whenever
such a sequence is
being shot."An actor on condition of
anonymity says
it's a huge risk
that they undertake. "Actors get
an opportunity to showcase themselves
differently and most want to do the
stunt themselves as it gives them a
thrill. Also, if the sequences take the
story forward, audiences are delighted
and if it is promoted well in advance
then people make it a
point to catch it, which
in turn may help TRPs
as well," he adds.
Precaution is better than cure, feels
producer Nikhil Sinha of Devon Ka Dev
Mahadev. He says,
"Risk factor is there
but then necessary
precautions are
taken as well. TV is a
huge medium and
there isn't much
difference now between TV and films
in terms of glamour
and presentation.
Risky sequences
have an attraction of
their own and actors,
especially, male actors
keep looking for an opportunity to do it
themselves as they get
to show off their macho side. The episodes featuring such
sequences are surely a high point and
come as a surprise to audiences."
