Aditya Deshmukh, who has been part of shows like Ziddi Dil Maane Na, Punar Vivaah, and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, to name a few, believes that the content on television has changed a lot since he started. He stressed that the audience is looking for more real and raw stories that they are able to connect with.
He said, “I think television has changed over the years. I myself completed 11 years in the industry, and the concept of writing is changing day by day, and the thought process has changed. The crowd has changed, the audience has changed, and television has evolved.”
“If you look at the writing, it has evolved as well. I noticed many changes while shooting for Ziddi Dil Maane Na and other shows. People want something raw now. They want real acting. They want something genuine, like natural performances and storytelling,” he added.
Aditya mentioned that he feels blessed to be part of this fraternity, as it has given him not just fame but also recognition and love from the audience.
“It’s amazing to be recognized, noticed, and loved by people for who you are. Television has undoubtedly influenced people; they get influenced and can be easily manipulated. When I used to play negative roles, there were times when people hated me whenever they saw me in public,” he said, citing an instance where a woman was about to splash water on him while asking him, “How can you do that to your own brother?”
He further said, “That made me realize we cannot change how people perceive television shows. However, if they are getting manipulated and accepting my character as real, it means I’m doing my job well. At the end of the day, the intensity of their reactions is something we shouldn’t take away from them—they truly love that connection while the show is on air. But once the show goes off air, there’s a switch-on, switch-off mechanism in place; they quickly look forward to another show. I think the audience plays a very vital role in an actor’s life, and their involvement matters a lot.”
Asked about a TV show that has left an impact on him, he said, “Banegi Meri Baat, Hip Hip Hurray, Campus, Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai.”
“I wish such shows like them could make a comeback. I loved it, and I’d love to be part of such shows again, including comedy and feel-good content like that. Those kinds of shows truly left a lasting impression,” Aditya ended.