Shweta Tiwari, a prominent television actor known for her role in the hit TV show “Kasautii Zindagi Kay,” recently discussed the unrealistic standards of current TV shows in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. Reflecting on the evolution of television content, Tiwari highlighted the dramatic shifts in storytelling and scene execution.
“The content back then was better. Nowadays, it seems like anything goes,” Tiwari remarked. “You have scenes with people getting locked in safes, and it just doesn’t feel real. Even back in the day, we had storylines involving large sums of money, like characters talking about crores of rupees. While that wasn’t entirely realistic either, viewers could still connect with the idea of wealthy individuals existing. We have characters surviving snake bites without any repercussions, or people hanging from kites! I even saw a scene where a girl spins and falls on a curtain, only to have it somehow wrap around her neck.”
Tiwari expressed her disapproval of these fantastical elements, stating she would refuse to participate in such scenes. “I would simply ask, ‘What’s happening here? I can’t do this.’ The shows I did never had these unrealistic sequences. The costumes, scripts, and dialogues I see today – I did all that 20 years ago! Even people’s hot presses have also been changed,” she added.
Shweta Tiwari gained immense popularity with her portrayal of Prerna in “Kasautii Zindagi Kay.” She later participated in “Bigg Boss 4,” where she emerged as the first female winner. Her reality show appearances also include “Nach Baliye,” “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,” and “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.”
Recently, Tiwari was seen in the cop action drama “Indian Police Force,” starring alongside Sidharth Malhotra, Vivek Oberoi, and Shilpa Shetty. The show marks the digital directorial debut of its director, further showcasing Tiwari’s versatility as an actress in various genres and formats.
Shweta Tiwari’s candid reflections offer a critical perspective on the changing landscape of television, emphasizing the need for realistic storytelling in an era increasingly dominated by sensationalism.
