The television rating points can maketh or breaketh serials on the small screen. And it is the audience who remains to be the ultimate deciding factor. While TV always thrives hard to give what the majority of audience demands with shows and programmes creates accordingly their need, a lot of such activities are also directly involving the 'commoners. Reality shows such as singing, game, acting, adventure are the most preferred stage for them, and so is the serial makers who these days are offering opportunities for the talented one to audition for the lead roles. Small screen is no more just an entertainment seeker, but also a platform for all to exhibit their talents and make a lifetime's fortune for themselves. Bengaluru Chronicle reports.
Recently, a television channel announced that it is in search for a female lead artiste for its upcoming new fiction show Maharani, and those interested were requested to contact the channel by writing to them explaining in short on why they deserve to be a queen along with a photo and personal details such as age and contact details.
“Earlier, there were only limited options for talented individuals to realise their dreams in various forms of entertainment and some to exhibit their unique talents. Only a select few who were either trained in theatre or learnt acting in classes managed to make it to serials and movies. But, the television has made it easy and also at the same very difficult. It is tough because of the number of talents around and opportunities being only a few,” says Aravind, a serial maker.
It is not just about acting, but gaining instant popularity that is also atracting people to find ways to come on television.
“It is the commoners who reap the benefit. Talent shows such as Kannadada Kotyadhipati, Super Minute, Pyaate Huduga, hudugi series are a few successful ones which have changed several lives. Whereas, singing reality shows provide the biggest platform and most of the times, the participants have left judges mesmerised. The latter provide them the biggest break to perform in movies and on the small screen,” explains director Kaushik.
Whereas TV analyst Subramanya shares that it is the younger generation, the kids who are getting a lot of attention, which is a great sign. “Younger generation relentlessly work hard to make it through such shows. There is always a negative side to everything as the recent controversial revelation over the process of realitys show is also an aspect of worry. However, it will continue to be part of the show for the obvious reason - a small window of opportunity to shine,” he signs off.
