Manish Raisinghani Opens Up About His Television Journey
Manish Raisinghani, known for popular shows like Bidaai and Sasural Simar Ka, describes his journey in television as anything but predictable. He says, “My relationship with TV has never been kabhi khushi kabhi gham… it’s more like kabhi haan kabhi naa.” Despite the ups and downs, he considers himself fortunate, noting that most of his shows have enjoyed long runs. He adds, “I don’t discriminate between mediums… har medium ka apna superpower hota hai.”
While he is not leaving television, Manish has become more cautious about long-term commitments. “The only thing I’ve become a little careful about is long lock-ins. Right now, I’m juggling multiple passions, so I avoid commitments that don’t let me explore them. That’s why I’ve happily chosen shorter stints like Katha Ankahee and Nima Denzongpa… so TV se door rehne ka sawal hi nahi hai,” he explains.
Views on Evolving TV Content
Addressing the perception of declining content quality, Manish disagrees. “I think the content hasn’t gone bad. Attention spans have changed, and competition from other mediums has divided audiences and eventually affected revenue,” he states. He elaborates, “We can only put as much into a show as the market share of advertisement allows. Today, storytelling is faster, louder and more scroll-friendly. Earlier, we did not have cell phones in our hands when we watched TV or films.”
Manish’s perspective highlights the adaptability required in modern television, balancing creative expression with market realities. His approach to selective commitments reflects a broader trend among actors exploring diverse opportunities across platforms.
