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Television is entertaining only for those sitting in front of it. Behind the scenes TV actors are constantly under the fear of 'insecurity'. If the channel feels their serials are not getting the needed TRPs, then the shows are scrapped and overnight the actors are jobless.
In the last few months, Kulvaadhu, Vaidehi, Kabhie To Nazar Milao, Sati, Aisa Des Hai Mera and Antariksh, all highly hyped shows, have shut down abruptly. Actress Daljeet Kaur, who was envied for her dream debut with Kulvaadhu, finds herself without work. "As a newcomer, there are a lot of expectations when signing a serial. I cannot believe Kulvaddhu shut down. Honestly speaking I don't know what happened. In showbiz, if you are out of the lime-light, people will easily forget you," she says, adding, "I thought Kulvaadhu would run for at least six months, so I was relaxed. Now I have learnt my lesson."
Ganesh Venkatraman, who had to go through the disappointment of his first show Antariksh biting the dust, tries to analyse the situation without sounding too disappointed. "When an actor enters the industry, he/she should be prepared for this. Our job is to be sincere and do our best. It hurts to be without work but then every person goes through highs and lows," he says.
Sampada Vaze is another new actress who had a disappointing first big show, Rishton Ki Dorr. "Well, as an actor the job is to perform well within the parameters provided. It should be looked at as a job. In life, one wins some and loses some. The serial could have done well, but it didn't. Now I will look at better options," says Sampada.
Sachin Sharma, who's not a newcomer to TV — Vaidehi and Kulvaadhu were two high profile shows where he played the lead — also had to go through unpleasant experiences. "I think the success of a serial depends on destiny. Everyone puts in their efforts; its pure destiny. Every profession has its positive as well as negative aspects. I guess an actor can use such a phase to take rest for a few months before signing on another project." Pallavi Kulkarni, lead star in Vaidehi, is more forthright. "It feels terrible and also disheartening. My serial was doing well, but I don't know what happened suddenly. No complaints as television is my hobby. At present I'm happy doing advertisements. My family is supportive and I am not really feeling out of work. I'm choosy about my roles and now I am only waiting for a good offer," she says.
Perhaps that's why it's sensible for actors to sign up as many shows as possible in their heyday. Because nobody knows what tomorrow has in store for them.
Milind Gunaji feels strongly that this whole system is unfair. "It is very unprofessional to stop a show mid way. There are so many people involved and thus it affects all of them. I am established but for the new comers and youngsters it hurts," he argues. However, the authorities ie channel heads, don't think so. It's all a part of the game, they feel. Kalyan Sundaram, programming head Sahara argues, "See, we are all doing business here. When we conceive an idea, we all come together and work on it. If it works, it is good and if it does not do well, then certainly it will be stopped. It's not unfair as they get paid for their work. As long as they are working, they are paid. Actors should be prepared to face all kinds of situations. If the channel starts paying compensation, then who will pay a compensation to us who have incurred the actual loss?"
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