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TV industry reacts to the rigorous shooting schedules that take a toll on creative and technical members...
Saurabh Tewari, Channel Honcho:
Extensive working hours affect creative and technical teams badly, especially actors and directors. Recently, we lost director Yatin Dang. He was only 40. Apparently, he was shooting day and night and couldn't take care of his health. It has nothing to do with one show or one channel... the entire industry is functioning this way. Immense pressure to deliver episodes, additional content in the name of maha-episodes, madness to garner better TRPs have resulted into the TV industry becoming a demon slowly swallowing the talent. It's sad.
Ragini Khanna, Actress:
I have had my share of falling ill due to rigorous TV shoots. In fact, I was almost hospitalised once due to extreme fatigue. Since you have to perform and give a shot in a certain time, there is also that additional stress on the mind, making it more taxing. You can't blame anyone for this; it's the system that's faulty. What I've tried to do is build up my resistance by working out for half a day and taking a power nap when I get a break in between a shot.
Ram Kapoor, Actor:
TV can be gruelling, especially for a newcomer. You have to battle deadlines and really work against the clock. I remember earlier there were times when I started work on Sundays and didn't come home till Monday. But that's just how it is, you have to find a way out. I guess it's only when you establish yourself that the hours get easier. Thankfully, I've reached a level where they do adjust the schedule, where they can, for me. Also, I feel when you're enjoying the work you do, the tiredness doesn't matter.
Shweta Tiwari, Actress:
I once shot for 52 hours at a stretch for TV and it wasn't easy. I didn't faint and my body got used to it. But not everyone can take this pace. There is just so much work when it comes to television and the shooting can definitely get tiring on the body. I guess you have to try and get accustomed to it.
Roshni Chopra, Actress:
I really faced a tough time recently where I suffered tremendous exhaustion while going around the country for two shows. In addition, I was coping with a non-stop shooting schedule for Comedy Circus, so it was tough on my health. In the past too, I have had to go to the hospital for a saline drip and then resume shooting.
LINK=TV can be gruelling: Ram Kapoor
Saurabh Tewari, Channel Honcho:
Extensive working hours affect creative and technical teams badly, especially actors and directors. Recently, we lost director Yatin Dang. He was only 40. Apparently, he was shooting day and night and couldn't take care of his health. It has nothing to do with one show or one channel... the entire industry is functioning this way. Immense pressure to deliver episodes, additional content in the name of maha-episodes, madness to garner better TRPs have resulted into the TV industry becoming a demon slowly swallowing the talent. It's sad.
Ragini Khanna, Actress:
I have had my share of falling ill due to rigorous TV shoots. In fact, I was almost hospitalised once due to extreme fatigue. Since you have to perform and give a shot in a certain time, there is also that additional stress on the mind, making it more taxing. You can't blame anyone for this; it's the system that's faulty. What I've tried to do is build up my resistance by working out for half a day and taking a power nap when I get a break in between a shot.
Ram Kapoor, Actor:
TV can be gruelling, especially for a newcomer. You have to battle deadlines and really work against the clock. I remember earlier there were times when I started work on Sundays and didn't come home till Monday. But that's just how it is, you have to find a way out. I guess it's only when you establish yourself that the hours get easier. Thankfully, I've reached a level where they do adjust the schedule, where they can, for me. Also, I feel when you're enjoying the work you do, the tiredness doesn't matter.
Shweta Tiwari, Actress:
I once shot for 52 hours at a stretch for TV and it wasn't easy. I didn't faint and my body got used to it. But not everyone can take this pace. There is just so much work when it comes to television and the shooting can definitely get tiring on the body. I guess you have to try and get accustomed to it.
Roshni Chopra, Actress:
I really faced a tough time recently where I suffered tremendous exhaustion while going around the country for two shows. In addition, I was coping with a non-stop shooting schedule for Comedy Circus, so it was tough on my health. In the past too, I have had to go to the hospital for a saline drip and then resume shooting.
LINK=TV can be gruelling: Ram Kapoor
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