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World Television Day 2021: History and evolution of television in India

Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai star Aasif Sheikh’s hard work has finally paid off after being part of the entertainment industry for a long time.

facebook Pintrest Bollywood loves its stereotypes. For decades, it has put mothers on a pedestal, clad them in white sarees, and whitewashed their character. In our cinema, a mother has been the picture of sacrifice--a martyr who fuels the dreams of her children with the kindling of her own unfulfilled ones--and the zenith of chastity and virtue. In formulaic films of the past, she was often evoked when the hero’s conscience needed some polishing or was wielded out as a weapon if the protagonist was veering dangerously close to the grey area of villainy. But over time, in tandem with societ...

View: What over-the-top media platforms can teach TV SECTIONS Last Updated: Feb 08, 2021, 12:09 AM IST Share Synopsis As many as 130 million homes pay for watching three-plus hours of TV every day, the numbers for which are growing. These trends tally with subscriptions too. Agencies The largest OTT app has 28 million subscribers. In the last few years, I’ve struggled to find things to watch on TV. I have no problem watching TV by appointment, and I wake up at odd hours to watch live cricket. Breaking News and PM’s speeches also get me in front of the telly. But I don’t usually watch T...

As time passes, the relevance of title tracks seems to be on the wane. 04 Feb, 2021 - 08:15 AM IST     |     By Shikha Singh      MUMBAI: There was a time when the entire family used to sit in front of the TV set for their daily dose of entertainment in the form of TV soaps. Like clockwork, a show would come on during its affixed time slot and the theme music would play, alerting those who’re not yet glued to the idiot box to tune in. Viewers, both casual and hardcore, still remember the romantic, bittersweet opening theme and the accompanying visuals of a bright red dupatta fl...