All television and film shoots have come to a halt since March 13, 2020, due to the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government over the COVID-19 crisis. Following which many channels are re-running their old top-rated shows. The lockdown which was announced till May 3 is now said to be extended even more. But looks like makers of Zee TV’s popular show Guddan – Tumse Na Ho Paayega have decided that the show must go on.
As for the first time since the lockdown has been imposed, the cast of the show has shot for their portions at their respective homes. Confirming the same the leading actor Nishant Malkani told a leading daily “Yes, it’s a trial and we hope for a smooth run. We are shooting on our phones within the confines of our homes. Later, these independent videos will be patched, giving the feel that we shot together. The first scene we shot was a video chat between my wife, family members, and me.”
While another actor Anuj Kohli stated, “It’s a different and exciting opportunity. It’s all about using technology wisely. We will receive our dialogues and briefs on the scenes well in advance. The directors will approve our shots, which will finally be woven together and edited.”
While the industry is waiting with bated breath for normalcy to return, the makers of Guddan have definitely come up with an idea worth exploring
(Source: Bombay Times)
