TV Shows resume shoot, fresh episodes to air from July

Television sets are once again brimming with activity. On Friday, Colors’ Naagin 4 and Pavitra Bhagya, Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Yeh Jaadu Hai Jinn Ka, Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya and Kumkum Bhagya, SAB TV’s Bhakarwadi, Star Bharat’s RadhKrishn and &TV’s Santoshi Maa and Ek Mahanayak Dr B R Ambedkar started filming. The shoots were brought to a halt on March 18, a few days before the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown was announced. New episodes of the shows will air from July.

A source shared with indianexpress.com, “Recently the industry bodies resolved the pending issues regarding insurance and payment with producers. Most of them have been waiting for this green signal, and now in turns, most will begin work. There is a bit of chaos and fear around but the cast and crew are learning to get used to the



new normal. It is a different experience, but everyone is really happy to be back on sets. Everyone in their own way is taking care of themselves and others around them.”

The cast and crew have been strictly following safety guidelines set by the government. The actors are only allowed to remove their mask during the shoot. While most have been told to get ready at home, a makeup assistant is available to do touch-ups. The spot boys have been given PPE kits by the production team, and a packaged meal has replaced the usual cheerful buffet time on set.

Before going on floors, some of the producers even arranged for a mock drill to get the team used to the new way of functioning. Every member in the team of RadhaKrishn was even put under a minimum seven-day self-isolation before they entered the set in Umergaon.