Rajan Shahi (Director's Kut)
I believe that the quality of Indian television is improving with every passing day- let it be the content, technical aspect and the grand scale of production. Nowadays the makers of the show have to be more in tune with the viewers. We need to find out their dreams, aspirations and desires before making a show. Previously we would just go by creative conviction. However, nowadays we actually research into the socio-economic conditions before making a show.
Indian serials are very Indian. Indians all over the world can relate to our shows. Nowadays when I travel overseas and introduce myself as the producer of shows like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (Sony TV) and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) there is usually immediate recognition. That wasn't the case earlier.
I have always looked up to saas bahu shows as the content is very close to reality. Isn't it better that we openly show such conflicts in the living room instead of brushing them under the carpet? However nowadays you also show a mother-in-law with whom a daughter-in-law can be friends with.
I do believe that we will be having more male skewed shows in the future. With the success of shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Parichay and Kuch Toh Log Kahenge; I feel that we will continue to have more shows in which the male protagonist gets etched out in detail.
Mythological shows are here to stay. As India is a religiously inclined country, the demand for these shows will never cease.
Indian Mythology
