TOI: Would TV actors go bald?- Vishal

The show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai required actor Kushal Tandon to go bald. He, however, settled for a buzz cut and apparently even asked for a pay hike for the duration of this track.

Not many actors so far on TV have shaved their heads for a role, except a Manish Waddhwa, who had to do it when he played Chanakya. So how would actors of today react if they were asked to go bald for a particular track by their production house? Here's what some of them had to say...

Vishal Malhotra
It all depends whether going bald will make a difference to the character and the show. Usually, it is not required if the show is moving in the right direction. But if it is for a genuine reason and before signing the show, I am informed that I will have to shave off my hair after these many episodes, I will do it. But if it's merely a gimmick, I wouldn't want to. I won't leave the show if there is conflict of ideas. I would discuss with the creative guys and choose a middle path.