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Manav Gohil on TV's Grueling Hours: "Part of the Game" Like Cricket

Actor Manav Gohil acknowledges that excruciatingly long working hours are an inherent demand of the television industry's high-volume production format. He compares it to playing cricket under the sun, an unavoidable part of the game if one wants to participate. However, Gohil strongly advocates for significant improvements in the facilities provided to actors and technicians on set. Separately, discussing his recent film 'Dhurandhar', he notes a shift toward more meaningful, globally evolved cinema that today's aware audiences appreciate.

Key Points: Manav Gohil Explains Long TV Working Hours & New Cinema Era

  • TV format demands high volume content
  • Long hours are an unavoidable part of the process
  • Facilities for cast & crew need significant improvement
  • Audiences now value meaningful, honest cinema
  • 'Dhurandhar' represents a more evolved, global film form
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Manav Gohil on long working hours in the television industry: It is the demand of the format

Actor Manav Gohil says long TV hours are a format demand but facilities must improve. He also discusses the evolved cinema of 'Dhurandhar'.

"It is similar to playing cricket under the sun-you cannot avoid it if you want to play the game. - Manav Gohil"

Mumbai, April 09

Actor Manav Gohil, who has been a part of the television industry for years, shared his views on the excruciatingly long working hours.

Speaking to IANS during an exclusive interaction, the 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' actor said that the format of television is such that one needs to produce a large volume of content within a short span of time.

Manav was asked, "There has been a lot of discussion about long working hours in television. What is your take on that?"

Responding to this, he said that the format of television demands a high volume of content within a limited time.

"It is similar to playing cricket under the sun-you cannot avoid it if you want to play the game. If the lead actor does not give enough time, shooting becomes difficult. So, long hours are part of the process", he went on to explain.

He added that despite the requirement of the format, there can be significant improvement in the facilities given to the actors and technicians.

"However, I do feel that facilities for actors and technicians can be improved. That said, reducing working hours significantly is not easy given the nature of television production."

Work-wise, Manav was recently seen as Sushant Bansal, the Deputy Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar".

During his conversation with IANS, Manav shared his reaction to the memes and social media trends surrounding the blockbuster.

He pointed out that "Dhurandhar" represents a more evolved form of cinema. Manav shared that today's audience values meaningful cinema, which is not made to simply make profits.

"I think times are changing. Dhurandhar represents a more global and evolved form of cinema. Audiences today are more aware, and they do not appreciate films made purely for profit," said Manav.

He went on to add, "It is important to create meaningful and honest cinema that truly entertains. There are no shortcuts or gimmicks anymore. I believe this could be the beginning of a new era in filmmaking, and I sincerely hope it continues".

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally someone senior speaking sense! It's the TRP race that kills everyone. Channels want content 24/7, so artists and crew suffer. Manav is right that facilities (like proper food, rest areas) must improve. But let's be honest, will the production houses spend that extra money? Unlikely.
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Aditya G
Respect for acknowledging the technicians too. They are the invisible backbone and their shifts are even longer. If a lead actor like him is advocating for better facilities for them, it's a good start. Hope the producers' association takes note.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective. The parallel with evolving cinema is key. If audiences support meaningful content on OTT and in films, maybe that pressure will eventually force TV to also value quality over relentless quantity. Change has to come from what we choose to watch.
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Karthik V
"You cannot avoid it if you want to play the game" – this is the problem. It normalizes exploitation. Just because it's the current system doesn't mean it's right. Young actors get trapped in these contracts. We need a strong union, like in the West.
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Nisha Z
My cousin works as a makeup artist in TV. The stories she tells are shocking – 18-hour days are normal, no overtime pay. Manav Gohil is being diplomatic. The "demand of the format" is an excuse for poor planning and profit maximization. Health should come first.

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