Latest news with #Manmohini
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- 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.'
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sandeep Kumaar: I wish to play a lead role in a TV show
Sandeep Kumaar is currently prioritising OTT projects, appreciating the platform's scope for character exploration and natural performances. While taking a break from television, he remains open to lead roles in TV. Actor Sandeep Kumaar , who gained recognition for playing antagonistic roles in television shows like Tera Mera Saath Rahe and Thapki Pyar Ki 2, says he is currently focused on his work in the OTT space and has taken a break from TV. "I'm currently enjoying my work on OTT platforms. I always wanted to be a part of web shows and explore different characters. This medium allows me that space for self-discovery as an actor," he said. Sandeep has previously appeared in TV shows such as Bahu Begum and Manmohini, often playing negative roles. While he's on a break from television, he hasn't ruled it out completely. He said, "If I get a good role on TV, I will consider it. I wish to play a lead role in a TV show with a good romantic story ." The actor further adds, "TV is more about delivering dialogues dramatically, while OTT demands natural performances and attention to character nuances . This is the difference between working on two mediums, and I enjoy both in their own capacity." Starting his career as a background dancer in Bollywood, he later trained in theatre and appeared in films like Racket and Jabariya Jodi. He has also been part of web sshows like Adrishyam, Project 9191, and Crimes Aaj Kal.
