Actor Hrishikesh Pandey, who is currently seen in the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is a big fan of OTT. And says that its various platforms have given the chance for a lot of actors to showcase their skills. “This change has been for the good as earlier a lot of good actors were out of work and were just sitting. But now, a lot of options are there. You have YouTube and other digital mediums. OTT is open for everyone who is talented,” he says. Read on to know more about Hrishikesh Pandey gets candid on OTT platforms.
The actor adds that people who watch TV continue to, but everyone consumes content on OTT as well. “People who are keen on watching television, watch it but nowadays it has become less. People don’t have the time. They keep roaming around, and wherever they go, they just see stuff on their mobiles, laptops, and all that. Also, at one go, they can watch a series, and you no longer have to sit in front of the TV for half an hour every day,” he says.
The actor says that the quality of content has also improved. “Good content was missing recently because I had noticed that shows were getting repetitive. But now there is a lot of good content in terms of web series. Initially, I will admit that I found the content of the web series also repetitive. I could never see myself being a part of it. But now, a lot of good options and good content are coming up. But that is not the case now. As long as you are working hard, you are bound to get a good role,” he says.
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Meanwhile, the actor says that a lot has changed in the industry. “A lot of shows were pulled down last year because nobody was working. And the situation was bad. A lot of those shows were doing well too. The situation was such that it was difficult for actors, technicians. And everybody else to be there, get together and shoot. So, yes, a lot of things have changed. OTT has flourished a lot. And people have started consuming a lot of content there. It’s a mix-and-match situation. I think we will have to balance it somewhere,” he says.
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