Sumbul Touqeer Khan, who is currently seen in the show Kavya - Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon, says that Kavita Kaushik bidding adieu from TV due to outdated content shows that TV needs to update its content. She says that it’s time to make big changes.
“it is a strong sign. When talented actors leave because of the poor quality of stories, it shows there is a problem. It’s definitely time for the industry to think about making big changes in the kind of content we create,” she says.
Talking about the lack of progressive content on TV, she says, “I believe TV should show more progressive content. I have come across some old-fashioned stories. When that happens, I try to discuss with the team and see if we can make it better and more impactful. I sometimes think of the story as an audience and not an actor who is playing the character to get a better knowledge about the content.”
She adds, “I think the industry is slowly changing. There are efforts to bring new and better stories. But it takes time for everyone to accept and embrace these changes.”
Ask her what changes she thinks are necessary for the TV industry to move towards more progressive and inclusive content, and she says, “We need to listen to the audience more and understand what they want. Writers should focus on real-life issues and diverse stories. More creativity and boldness in storytelling will help. I think times are changing and people are more interested in real life rather than reel life.”
She adds, “Actors can choose roles that have a positive impact or characters that leave a lasting impact and are remembered for lifetime. We can speak up about the need for better stories and support projects that bring change.”
