The latest episode of Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa’s podcast brought forth some eye-opening revelations about the grueling working conditions on the sets of television shows. With guests Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai joining the conversation, the duo delved into their own experiences of working long hours and the toll it took on their health.
Harsh Limbachiyaa kickstarted the discussion by shedding light on the demanding schedules prevalent in the television industry, where actors often found themselves working for more than 15 hours a day, surviving on minimal sleep. He highlighted the alarming consequences of such practices, recounting instances where directors and creatives suffered heart attacks and health issues due to chronic sleep deprivation.
Adding to the narrative, Bharti Singh shared a particularly concerning observation from her time on television sets. She revealed witnessing female actors resorting to extreme measures to cope with the relentless shooting schedules, including working while hooked up to IV drips. “I’ve even seen girls working with drips on daily soaps. They were not allowed to go home as the shot was not telecast by then,” Bharti disclosed, underscoring the severity of the situation.
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Prachi Desai, adding her perspective to the discussion, shared her coping mechanism for navigating the demanding work hours. She admitted to relying heavily on coffee to sustain herself through the grueling days, emphasizing the immense pressure actors faced to deliver despite the adverse conditions.