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Actor ya anchor?
Rajeev Khandelwal, Rakshanda Khan, Maninee De, Roshni Chopra all played popular characters in television serials.
But these days you see these actors in a totally different avatar. Instead of mouthing dramatic lines, these actors are now seen being themselves, anchoring and hosting shows. Is anchoring sidelining acting?
Let's hear it from the actors…
Rakshanda Khan
Anchor, Jodi Kamaal Ki (Star Plus)
Anchor kyon? Rakshanda, who has been in the business for years, says, "Anchoring is a niche area; not everyone can wake up and become an anchor. Spontaneity and vivaciousness are the key requirements of the job."
Paisa bolta hai: "Of course, top-of-the line anchors get paid handsomely. Also, the number of days required for anchoring are less than those for a normal TV schedule."
Per day acting fee: Rs 25,000*
Per day anchoring fee: Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000
Maninee De
Anchor, Not Just Cricket (SaharaOne)
Anchor kyon? I started off as an anchor, and it's something I have always been fond of. However, one needs to be well-read, have a good command over the language, and be alert. The best part about anchoring is that it gives you a chance to be yourself.
Paisa bolta hai: Of course, the money is much better than we get as actors.
Per day acting fee: Rs 30,000
Per day anchoring fee: Rs 60,000 to Rs 75,000
Rajeev Khandelwal, Rakshanda Khan, Maninee De, Roshni Chopra all played popular characters in television serials.
But these days you see these actors in a totally different avatar. Instead of mouthing dramatic lines, these actors are now seen being themselves, anchoring and hosting shows. Is anchoring sidelining acting?
Let's hear it from the actors…
Anchor, Jodi Kamaal Ki (Star Plus)
Anchor kyon? Rakshanda, who has been in the business for years, says, "Anchoring is a niche area; not everyone can wake up and become an anchor. Spontaneity and vivaciousness are the key requirements of the job."
Paisa bolta hai: "Of course, top-of-the line anchors get paid handsomely. Also, the number of days required for anchoring are less than those for a normal TV schedule."
Per day acting fee: Rs 25,000*
Per day anchoring fee: Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000
Anchor, Not Just Cricket (SaharaOne)
Anchor kyon? I started off as an anchor, and it's something I have always been fond of. However, one needs to be well-read, have a good command over the language, and be alert. The best part about anchoring is that it gives you a chance to be yourself.
Paisa bolta hai: Of course, the money is much better than we get as actors.
Per day acting fee: Rs 30,000
Per day anchoring fee: Rs 60,000 to Rs 75,000
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