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'This is not the end of the world'
Actor Anuj Saxena, whose first show on TV as producer is being axed barely three months after it started, speaks to BT
ROSHNI K OLIVERA
Kulvaddhu, your first show as TV producer, is being axed. What went wrong?
From my side, nothing! As a producer I did everything possible to give the channel the best possible — cast, crew, story, production values and more. But I guess that it was not enough for them. It is the channel's personal decision to axe the show. And unfortunately, I am surprised they did not have the courtesy to inform me directly, even as a matter of protocol. I think I deserved that at least. Some junior accounts person in the channel casually mentioned to my VP Operations that they were pulling the show off the air..... in two weeks! Well, it's their call at the end of the day.
From my side, nothing! As a producer I did everything possible to give the channel the best possible — cast, crew, story, production values and more. But I guess that it was not enough for them. It is the channel's personal decision to axe the show. And unfortunately, I am surprised they did not have the courtesy to inform me directly, even as a matter of protocol. I think I deserved that at least. Some junior accounts person in the channel casually mentioned to my VP Operations that they were pulling the show off the air..... in two weeks! Well, it's their call at the end of the day.
The TRPs of the show were low...
False! The TRPs were as low or as high as any of their other shows or of the channel as a whole. And in fact, as per the latest ratings, the TRPs had increased. I guess the channel had no other plausible reason to give so this was the best one. I can name other shows which have been running for more that a year having lesser ratings than my show and shows launched after mine that have even to get some visibility! So all this claim of low TRPs is utter bullshit!
False! The TRPs were as low or as high as any of their other shows or of the channel as a whole. And in fact, as per the latest ratings, the TRPs had increased. I guess the channel had no other plausible reason to give so this was the best one. I can name other shows which have been running for more that a year having lesser ratings than my show and shows launched after mine that have even to get some visibility! So all this claim of low TRPs is utter bullshit!
Do you still want to produce TV serials?
Of course! This is not the end of the world. Just because one show goes off air does not mean that my company closes shop! My film Dulha Mil Gaya which Viveck is producing and I am presenting goes on the floor next week. We are U pitching more shows to other channels, I am doing an international collaboration and a lot more. I've just started...
Of course! This is not the end of the world. Just because one show goes off air does not mean that my company closes shop! My film Dulha Mil Gaya which Viveck is producing and I am presenting goes on the floor next week. We are U pitching more shows to other channels, I am doing an international collaboration and a lot more. I've just started...
Is it far more relaxing to just be an actor than get into production?
They are both different. And I am a businessman first. Acting is my passion and something I will never leave. Media and entertainment is big business today, and if correctly handled, it's a great business opportunity. I love both. Acting gives me my creative satisfaction and business gives me the power and the money. Can't give up any of them.
Acting, producing, handling your family business etc... aren't you doing too many things at one time?
So I have been told repeatedly, especially by my father and brother. Maybe...I don't know! But till you try, you never know. My problem is that I am very ambitious. Sometimes it works in my favour, sometimes it doesn't. But then that's part of the game.
Where does the energy come from?
From God, from my belief that I am here to be different, to do different things, to make a difference, and to leave behind a legacy! And most of all, because I owe it to my parents to make them proud of me.
They are both different. And I am a businessman first. Acting is my passion and something I will never leave. Media and entertainment is big business today, and if correctly handled, it's a great business opportunity. I love both. Acting gives me my creative satisfaction and business gives me the power and the money. Can't give up any of them.
Acting, producing, handling your family business etc... aren't you doing too many things at one time?
So I have been told repeatedly, especially by my father and brother. Maybe...I don't know! But till you try, you never know. My problem is that I am very ambitious. Sometimes it works in my favour, sometimes it doesn't. But then that's part of the game.
Where does the energy come from?
From God, from my belief that I am here to be different, to do different things, to make a difference, and to leave behind a legacy! And most of all, because I owe it to my parents to make them proud of me.
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