Sooraj Barjatya backs Rupali Ganguly's call for TV National Award
What's the story
Director Sooraj Barjatya has backed actor Rupali Ganguly's recent call for the inclusion of television actors in the National Awards. Speaking to Telly Talk India, he said that TV is an art form that requires immense hard work. "If you visit a TV set, you'll see, it's a minimum of 12-14 hours of continuous work," he added.
Director's perspective
Barjatya on TV shooting challenges
Barjatya further said, "In films, actors still get breathers, but in TV, actors must continuously live their roles." He also emphasized the restrictions directors face while shooting for television shows. "If I were asked to direct one episode, I'd take a week! So yes, National Awards should definitely include television actors."
Actor's demand
'There's nothing for TV artistes'
Ganguly, a celebrated television actor, had earlier called for National Awards to honor television actors. She said, "There are National Awards for everyone, from film stars to content creators. But there's nothing for TV artistes." "Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, others had the advantage of delaying their shooting schedules, but we kept working," she added. "I request the government to consider us also. We work very hard; it would be nice to have some validation."
Career highlights
What's keeping Barjatya and Ganguly busy?
Barjatya's Rajshri Productions recently returned to television with Manpasand Ki Shaadi, a show about Aarohi Shinde (Esha Suryawanshi), who wants to marry for love. Meanwhile, Ganguly continues to captivate audiences in Anupamaa, one of Indian television's most-watched shows since its 2020 debut. Last year in May, the actor stepped into politics by joining the BJP.