Television’s allure fades under scrutiny of its inner workings. Star actor Arjun Bijlani laid bare the grueling reality of extended shoots that devour lives. Declaring 8-hour days unworkable, he detailed how daily airing pressures force actors into exhaustive routines.
Commence with the math: 9 AM starts necessitate 7 AM alarms, 8 AM departures. Add glam prep, travel woes—women often summoned earlier. Nights culminate late, post-shoot unwinding amid congestion delaying repose.
Repetition breeds breakdown. ‘Rest evades you; weariness compounds,’ Arjun conveyed. He evoked bygone 15-18 hour ordeals, contrasting today’s capped 12s as advancement.
Shorter shifts? ‘Would compromise excellence,’ he countered. Delivering premium episodes weekly requires full commitment. Wellness integration is vital, not reduction.
Arjun’s narrative spotlights a flawed ecosystem. With audience loyalty at stake, reform beckons—smarter scheduling, support systems. His forthrightness could catalyze shift, ensuring TV’s luminaries endure to entertain.