MUMBAI: Television is a key medium that plays an important role in everybody’s life. Over the years, whatever we have and continue to experience through television, shapes and influences our lives, because television is meant to educate, inform, entertain, and influence us in several manners. And, on the occasion of World Television Day that is celebrated on 21st November, Sony Entertainment Television artists express their gratitude to the small screen that has allowed them to live their dream while also talking about journey in the television industry.
Gaurav Dubey from The Kapil Sharma Show says, "I first started working as a co-writer for TV shows before being in front of the camera. With all the hard work and support from such great personalities I’m surrounded with, I’m trying to create a little bit of my own identity here and it’s only possible because of ‘Television’. Working on TV makes me connected to every household and whenever I receive appreciation for my work, I feel like I have achieved something that I always wanted to in my life and feel blessed. Even though the big screen and new OTT platforms grab our attention, it is never possible to forget the small screens that has and will always continue to have a big impact. There is so much more to do on the small screen. I am looking forward to that opportunity. It’s because of the small screens that I have learned rather learning so much in my career. I will always be indebted to Indian Television for the rest of my life."
Aeteshaa Sansgiri who plays the role of Ahliyabai in Punyashlok Ahliyabai says, “ My journey in television industry began in Marathi first, and now in Hindi. Today wherever I am and whatever I have achieved is because of television, it has given me everything and taught me so much in such small span of time. Television will always have an special place in my life, because it has given me an opportunity to play rather live so many characters, that has got me so much of love and appreciation from both the Marathi and Hindi audience. I will forever remain grateful to television. Television has its own special place which no one can replace or break especially when it comes to family viewing. It still binds people to together, and that’s what makes television truly special. On the occasion of World Television Day, let us come together to appreciate the presence of Television in our lives.”
Shubhaavi Choksey aka Nandini Kapoor of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 says, “The Television Industry has been a very integral part of my professional life. The name and fame I have earned is mainly because of Television. I love being in front of the camera. I was a part of many TVCs during my college and that made me hungry to explore myself as an actor. To my luck Television happened to me at the right time in my career. I owe a lot to all the production houses I have worked with and currently working with as they have not only given me the name and fame but also monetary stability and a lot of friends. It has changed lives and lifestyles for many and it continues to do so. Despite the OTT platform that has been growing in the recent past, there is a loyal audience for TV yet and I wish and pray it always will be. I am filled with gratitude to be a part of this beautiful industry and would take this opportunity to thank all my audiences who have always showered me with utmost love and respect.”
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