Renowned television actor, Hiten Tejwani has revealed that TV actors can earn up to Rs. 1 crore a year if they are up for the gruelling schedules.
Hiten Tejwani has become a household name in Indian television with shows like Ghar Ek Mandir, Kutumb, and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The actor recently recently opened up about the financial prospects of TV actors. He also talked about their hectic schedules, and how one has to be mentally strong to keep up with the non-stop shoot.
In a recent chat with Digital Commentary, Hiten Tejwani opened up about the gruelling work hours that go behind the scenes. He explained how actors earn their income in television and gave an estimate of how they can even earn in crores if they put in some extra hours of work. Hiten was quoted as saying:
“Depends on what they are charging. If we calculate by say, for example, a minimum of Rs. 7 lakhs for 30 days of shoot, then that makes it Rs 84 lakhs in a year. Plus there may be some ads or any other performances- like some dance perforce- then they will pay you a little extra. So it can go up to Rs 1 crore.”
However, the journey to financial success is no cakewalk. During the same conversation, when asked how long he has worked without a break, Hiten recalled how he once worked non-stop for 24-48 hours at a stretch, catching only brief power naps on set while lighting adjustments were being made. This drill went on for a whole month. The actor shared:
“I worked for a whole month, without a break. Because 24 hours, 48 hours pass by and you don’t even realise it. So, I would take a 10-minute power nap. Then, get up and shoot. Once that scene ends, we change and shoot for the next scene. There is no time.”
Going further in the interview, the Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi star added that despite the potential for earning from different sources, working full time in television comes with a lot of gruelling challenges. It is thus crucial to have a strong mental capacity to balance the hectic schedules and stay sane. He was heard saying:
“Mentally you have to be very strong. Because if mentally haar gaye na, nahi kar paaoge. Gir jaaoge. Neend aa rahi hai, haalat kharaab ho rahi hai lekin ‘chalo karte hain’. Karna hi hai. Aapko mila hai mauka, usme agar aap relax ho gaye, toh aapko fir kabhi mauka hi nahi milega.”
Hiten Tejwani has been associated with television for more than two decades and is now a popular name in the industry. After stellar performances in some iconic TV serials mentioned before, Hiten is also making his way to the big screen. On television, he was last seen in Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke, and now, he is all set to star in the upcoming sci-fi supernatural thriller film, Baida, set to be released on March 21, 2025.
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