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rosewood104

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Posted: 18 years ago

Working on an empty stomach

A still from Jab Love Hua

The unit of Jab Love Hua (Zee TV) have more to worry about than creating a bank of episodes. Since the serial has started working in two units - one at Film City and the other at Madh Island, there is a lack of food for the crew and actors. Although the schedule of the unit at Film City is going pretty smoothly, Madh Island unit is facing several problems. An actor, on condition of anonymity explains,"The schedules are being extended by two hours so our schedule that is to end at 2 pm ends at 4 pm. The night schedule, expected to wind up at 10 pm, extends to midnight. It is not possible for us to carry our food from home, particularly when many of us live alone. Are we expected to go home hungry, due to delays by the production house? Isn't it the production house's responsibility to provide us food? It's just a clever way of cutting costs by assuming that the schedules will take place as planned and hence not ordering food." Another actor says, "We could manage on our own if it had been any other location. But there aren't any good restaurants in Madh Island. What about the technicians, the spot boys and light men? They spend more time on the sets than us. At least, they should be provided with food. Producers are calculative even when it comes to food."

A production member admitted that such situations do arise. But says, "A few days ago, our schedule stretched from 9 am to 10 pm. But since the unit could not wind up by that time, it was decided to extend it and complete the shoot before pack-up. Normally, lunch is provided but not dinner. But since it was extended, we ordered for food. The food obviously doesn't get delivered instantly. Actors who were working since morning felt frustrated. But that is not the production house's fault."

However, creative producer Persis Sigenporia denied that any problem existed. He said, "Our unit has had no problems with regards to food. We understand its importance. It is a prime necessity and we all work for it. We wouldn't want our actors to look starved."

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Harsh

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Posted: 18 years ago

Thats sad. I mean I don't know if its true or not but if it is true it is wrong and should not happen. It doesn't mean that it is the only case but such cases are rare.

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Harsh

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Posted: 18 years ago

Thats sad. I mean I don't know if its true or not but if it is true it is wrong and should not happen. It doesn't mean that it is the only case but such cases are rare.

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Harsh

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Posted: 18 years ago

Thats sad. I mean I don't know if its true or not but if it is true it is wrong and should not happen. It doesn't mean that it is the only case but such cases are rare.

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209519

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Posted: 18 years ago

why have u posted the same thing trice lol, yeah i agree it is very sad awwwww

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krazee_gurl

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Posted: 18 years ago

They should have one big mess hall or something, where everyone can go to eat during breaks, or inbetween shots

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Puja

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Posted: 18 years ago

awww thnxx and alll... dat isnrt rite but now dat dey r in dis industyr yi gess dey have to get used to these kinds of thingss.... but i agree with krazee_girl dat dey should have done all dis during breaks

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Harpreet.M

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Posted: 18 years ago

thanks for posting the article

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