The telly transition
The small screen continues tp beckon stars from tinseltown
Nandita Ravi
First,
it was Amitabh Bachchan. Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan followed suit
soon after. And now, the latest star to join the TV bandwagon down south
is actor Suriya. The medium of television seems to be basking in the
glory of their choice of the seasoned actors from cinema. From the looks
of it, it seems like this trend is here to stay. So, what exactly goes
into making
it big on TV? Acting in a television series is one thing and hosting it
is a totally different ball game. Actor Madhavan, who's dabbled with
the medium himself, says, "Television is a double-edged sword, it can
expose you and your flaws as a host. A good host must be able to think
on his feet, react spontaneously and entertain people. Basically, he
cannot come across as the star on screen."
Television is an excellent source of revenue too, in addition
to films, for stars. "An actor can do just one or two films in a year.
Being on TV ensures that the audience connect is not lost," he adds.
The
same holds true for actresses who migrate to the small screen. Lakshmi,
a character artist who's venturing into the small screen, says, "One of
the reasons why actresses take to the small screen after they raise a
family, is to manage time their time better. Schedules on TV are more
predictable as
it is similar to a regular 9 to 5 job. That way, actresses can balance
work and family. Also, you don't live with the regret that you are
creatively unsatisfied."
SCREEN SHEEN
• Khushbu
• Simran
• Devyani
• Sarath Kumar
• Nadhiya
• Lakshmi
• Suhasini
• Anu Haasan
Lakshmi
Suriya
