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39 days after India’s demonetisation, even as most industries grapple with severe cash crunch, the Gujarati television industry has figured out smart ways to beat the financial shortage and keep the workflow unaffected. After some initial setbacks wherein some shows had to face production hurdles, show makers and the cast/crew have not only braved the turbulent times, but have shown that smart thinking and acts of kindness can go a long way in ensuring a smooth functioning. PIGGY BANKS on the sets save the day (s) Many production houses have set up emergency cash collection boxes on the sets to smoothen the immediate cash woes of cast/crew.” Janak Thakkar, lead actor of Suri… Laavshe Sapna Ni Savaar says, “Many co-actors and crew members who take public transport felt the brunt of demonetisation, so the money came handy. Our producer helped spot boys/crew members who don’t have bank account to exchange the old `500 and `1000 notes . Not only that, we have … [Read more...] about Gujarati TV industry joins hands to tackle demonetisation

MUSH FACTOR BRINGS IN MORE TRPS It is given that protagonists who fall in love in any specific show are most likely to 'create' drama thanks to insecurities built by 'situations' around them. Sanjay Goradia, producer of Shukra Mangal shares, “Love has a universal appeal. So, needless to say it works the best for most daily soaps in weaving an element of drama. Like in my show, when the viewers are witnessing the hurdles between the romantic equation of Tulsi and Abhijit, they are concerned whether this favourite telly couple will continue to be together or not and that's the strength of love as an element to bind the viewers to the show.“ ACTORS LOVE `LOVE STORIES' TOO Most actors are fond of love stories. Vikram Mehta, who essays role of Abhijit in Shukra Mangal says, “Love stories always find takers. For my character, who was in love with another girl before getting married to Tulsi it was an interesting love-triangle developing when the show started. Audiences … [Read more...] about Romance rules Gujarati prime time

When it comes to recalling events, Krishnan truly belies his age. The moment you tell him that it has been 60 years since he reached the Wimbledon singles semifinals in 1960, words flow like a beautiful river. No other Indian, before or since, has reached the last four in singles at a Major. … [Read more...] about When Indians made a beeline for Wimbledon, courtesy Ramanathan Krishnan

“At no point in time when I was going to bat in the second innings I felt pressure. Just before I went out to bat, the coach (Phil Simmons) and the captain both told me just to play my natural game, but just be selective.” … [Read more...] about I was disappointed that I could not stay till the end, says West Indian Jermaine Blackwood

Already, two more PIL pleas seeking to declare the State government’s proposal to demolish the existing Secretariat buildings and construct new one as illegal were filed in 2016. Taking up the hearing of the 2019 PIL pleas, the HC directed the Registry to tag the older ones as well and heard all the petitions together. … [Read more...] about HC dismisses PIL pleas against Cabinet decision to demolish old Secretariat buildings