| 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
Anchor, Deal Ya No Deal (Sony)
Anchor kyon? For me, anchoring is where you make the contestant feel like a hero. It is difficult to give the limelight to someone else, but that's the mantra. Acting is where you deliver, and anchoring is where you make the other person deliver.
Paisa bolta hai: For me, money has never been a benchmark to judge the merits of anything that I take up.
Per day acting fee: Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000
Per day anchoring fee: Rs 1,00,000
Roshni Chopra
Anchor, Cinemascope (Zee music), Indian Golf Show and Speed (Ten Sports)
Anchor kyon? I chose to be an anchor because it lets me be myself. One has to be an extrovert and extremely intuitive to take on hosting a show. There are no rehearsals and no retakes — the camera shows everything you say or do.
Paisa bolta hai: Yes, anchoring pays way more than acting. Also, the time you spend as an anchor is less than you would on a daily show. I shoot five episodes for Cinemascope in one day. But acting gives you a different high; there's more emotion.
Per day acting fee: Rs 15,000
Per day anchoring fee: Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 |
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