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Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vandana Pathak: On TV, there's less time to work on characters & everything feels repetitive
'Regional cinema is in its golden period,' says Vandana Pathak, who has actively been working on multiple regional films. Her recent Gujarati film, Jalebi Rocks, explored the topic of menopause was received well. Having explored a wide range of roles on TV, Vandana is focused to be a part of shows or films with fresh narratives and opportunities to experiment more. 'The young generation is bringing fresh subjects and good writing. Audiences are evolving too; they want more than comedy, they want experimentation and something fresh,' she explains, adding, regional cinema offers a creative space that allows for deeper exploration and authenticity. Vandana Pathak 'Hindi content has a worldwide reach, so it naturally has a larger audience. Regional cinema is still limited in reach and budget, but we're evolving. People are keen to explore more in the regional space and having worked for more than 30 years in the industry, as an actor all you want is to experiment with characters which are meaty,' says Vandana, adding, 'Currently regional cinema is serving my creative juices well, which was also one of the reasons why I was away from television, seeing I there was nothing exciting being offered to me.' Last seen in Manmohini (2019), Vandana ended her 6-year-hiatus on television with the TV show, Tumm Se Tumm Takk, which she describes as a 'carefully considered decision as nothing exciting was being offered' to her. 'After working for decades and playing an array of roles, you either want a role which should be meaty or it should the money being offered to you is good enough. For me, while nothing was exciting to say yes, I also was focusing on working with people I know and feel comfortable with,' says Vandana, adding, how working on television has changed over the years as 'there's less time to work on characters, and everything feels repetitive.' The 49-year-old actor says, 'When we used to shoot weekly, we had time to think deeply about the character and the episodes. Now, with daily shows, it's very challenging—you have to evolve and change because change is inevitable. Back then, there were fewer shows, and we focused a lot on the script and subject. Writers had time to develop stories. Now, with daily shows, there's less time to work on characters, and everything feels repetitive, which is somehow not working for many shows.' She adds, 'I'm old school and as an actor I still try to bring that depth in my characters - be it on TV or regional films. I always tell young actors, you must experiment. It's challenging but necessary for one's evolution.' Vandana, wraps up by saying, 'Change is the only constant, but one can't deny that content on TV has reached its limit. We need to work on it if we really want shows to work the way it used to.'
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Manav Gohil Claims TV Has Lost Its ‘Collaborative Spirit' And ‘Balance'
Last Updated: Manav Gohil mentioned that he began his career as an actor on TV and is proud of it. Manav Gohil rose to prominence as a television actor after appearing in the popular Hindi daily soap Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. Since then, he's portrayed a variety of parts on both small and large screens. Now, the actor has also ventured into the regional cinema space with his latest film Jalebi Rocks. The actor is more inclined towards taking up regional projects and claims that television has lost its 'collaborative spirit". Talking about the television landscape changing over the years, Manav Gohil told Hindustan Times, 'Back in the day, we all adjusted — producers, actors, everyone was willing to collaborate and make it work. There was patience and the focus was on building something together Today, that balance seems to be missing. The process has become more transactional, and I feel that's affecting the quality and longevity of shows. But that's a shift we only realised after stepping away and observing from the outside." When asked if being dubbed a 'TV actor' despite working in films concerns him, Manav mentioned that he began his career as an actor on TV and is proud of it. He said, 'It's not about the medium, it's about the work. I'm an actor first." After being in the entertainment business for more than two decades, the actor reflected on his journey and says he's constantly trying to evolve as an actor. He noted that every time he revisits an old performance, Manav feels it could have been done differently. Manav, who has appeared in popular shows like Yeh Meri Life Hai, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Main Hoon Aparajita and most recently in Tenali Rama 2. Tenali Rama stars Krishna Bharadwaj in the title role, Pankaj Berry as Tathacharya, Krishnadevraya's father figure, Manav Gohil as Maharaja Krishnadevaraya, Jiten Mukhi as Mahamantri Timmarasu, who is later replaced by Amit Pachori, Sumit Kaul as Girgit Raj, and Pavitra Punia as Laila. The series has established a distinct identity with its unique blend of humour, wisdom and Indian tradition. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
