TOI: TV actors talk about quitting their shows

Recent times have seen TV actors talk about quitting their shows. Are they serious? Or is it a publicity gimmick? Or just a tactic for a pay hike?

When a telly show's lead actor or actress announces his/her exit, it puts the very future of the show at stake. But more often than not, such threats have turned out to be gimmicks — either to garner immediate attention or for a fatter pay packet. While there have been instances of actors genuinely wanting to bid adieu to their shows — no matter how rare they are — an announcement to quit is always seen with suspicion. So, is it for money or for real? We look at some recent examples.

Ronit Roy
Ronit Roy recently said, "I will see if I want to continue with Adaalatafter returning from my month-long shoot of a movie in Thailand." But a few days later, the actor had a change of heart and told the media that he would resume shooting for the show once he returns to Mumbai. He insisted thatthe rumours about him quitting were baseless. By the end of it all, we are so confused we don't know what to believe.