One of Star Plus’ most popular soap operas Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, which had a glorious run of over 750 episodes from 2009 to 2012, is returning with a season two. Titled Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2, the second edition of the show features the same lead cast that won millions of hearts with their power-packed performances in the first installment.
Recently, the entire cast of Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 was in Prayagraj to shoot some important portions. All cast members seemed extremely thrilled to be shooting in Prayagraj and even more so during the Magh Mela.
Actor Arhaan Behll, who is set to reprise his popular character of Krishna Singh, could not control his emotions when he got a chance to take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges for the very first time.
Sharing his incredible experience, Behll says, “Shooting in Magh Mela was a great experience. The crowd was super ecstatic and though it looked impossible initially, we finished smoothly. I got this opportunity to take a dip in the Holy River Ganga for the first time and the experience was completely gratifying. It also felt nostalgic while shooting at the same location, Prayagraj after nine years. Though almost a decade later, the memories are still indeed fresh. That is how special the show is to all of us and I would be ever ready to do it all over again. Here is hoping we have many more shoots scheduled at this glorious location.”
Produced by renowned television producer Rajan Shahi in association with Pearl Grey, Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 takes off with public prosecutor Pratigya, played by immensely talented Pooja Gor, taking up a case that complicates her life as it is conflicting with her emotions. However, she is determined to do what is right and ensures that justice is served.
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 is set to hit airwaves on Monday, 15th March at 8:30 pm on Star Bharat.
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The actress defended her claim that acting demands more than desk jobs in a recent interview.
She said office workers can "chill out" during work hours, unlike film stars.
Fans and working professionals called her comments privileged and out of touch.
The backlash started after her appearance on Amazon Prime's Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle.
Critics pointed out the financial gap and support systems actors have compared to regular employees.
Kajol probably didn't expect this reaction when she sat down with Twinkle Khanna on Two Much. But her comments about actors working harder than people with 9-to-5 jobs have blown up, and not in a good way.
Fans slam Kajol after she says actors work harder than regular employees sparking online outrage Getty Images
The comments that started it all
Kajol was speaking out about her earlier comments on Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle on Amazon Prime, where she said actors work harder than most people. This time she was explaining why she thinks that.
She told The Hollywood Reporter India that her days are full of shoots, events, and very early flights. One day involved waking at 5 AM to catch a flight to Jaipur for a 3 PM event.
But it was her take on regular jobs that got people talking. She claimed desk workers don't need to be "100% present" and can take breaks, "chill out," and relax while working. She kept coming back to the unending scrutiny actors face like the feeling of always being watched or something as simple as how you cross your legs or who's snapping a picture in the background becomes a constant calculation. You have to be switched on, she insisted, all the time.
The internet, frankly, was having none of it. YouTube and Reddit exploded with responses. "For the kind of remuneration actors are paid, they shouldn't have a problem working 12 hours a day for 4 days a week," one user wrote. Another pointed out that films typically take 3-4 months to shoot, while regular jobs run year-round.
The responses got more pointed. "Vanity mein naps or massages bhi toh hum lete hain," a Reddit user commented, referencing the comfort of vanity vans. Someone else joked: "If you work poorly, you get fired. If you act poorly, you get a Filmfare award."
The bluntest response yet? "Respectfully, Kajol, shut up."
Nobody denies acting is demanding. Long hours, public pressure, and constant judgement are very real. But comparing it to regular employment ignores some major differences.
Most people work 12 months a year with two weeks' holiday if they're lucky. They don't have spot boys fetching drinks or vanity vans for rest breaks. One netizen nailed it: "A working parent's schedule is continuous, every single day, with no wrap-up party or off-season."
Online erupts as Kajol defends claim that acting demands more than everyday 9-to-5 workGetty Images
There's also the money. While her fee for a single film is probably more than most people earn in a year, she says that doesn’t make the work easy. Still, it does provide a comfort that regular employees don’t have. Kajol has not yet replied to the backlash.
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