Renowned producer Rajan Sahi, who has produced a slew of successful television shows under his production house Director’s Kut Productions, is set to bring back one of audiences’ favourite shows Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya with a season two. The cast and crew of Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 recently jetted off to Prayagraj to kick-start the outdoor shooting schedule of the show.
Talking about the upcoming season and brimming enthusiasm of the entire team, Rajan Sahi, “It is great interacting with the entire cast of Pratigya. The energy of the entire cast is high and everyone is very excited to take forward their show in season 2 as there will be a lot of expectations. DKP in collaboration with Pearl will retain all the best of what worked in season 1, but season 2 will also have surprise packages of new relevance, the story, and also a fresh cast which is being added to the already great, remarkable, and talented cast of season 1.”
The producer, whose ongoing shows Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai are doing wonders on TRP charts, goes on to add, “There is going to be a great amalgamation of the previous cast and fresh cast. And I think as season 1 was known for its brilliant writing and performances and creating a huge impact amongst the audiences, so we are working hard towards creating a new relevance for season 2. Right now, we are at Prayagraj and we are commencing the outdoor shoot and will soon be coming to Mumbai to start the second leg of the shoot.”
Actor Pooja Gor, who plays the title role in the show, reminisces the first season and is kicked about the second season. “I feel as if I have returned home. Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya had become a household name since 2009. I am pleased to be back with its second season on Star Bharat. Viewers love has got us back on TV and I feel overwhelmed and also responsible to meet their expectations now with Season 2. I feel honoured to be working with renowned and respected Production House Director’s Kut Productions (DPK), Rajan Shahi sir, and Pearl Grey ma’am for this coming season. The show is very special to us and we could not have asked for better timing to launch this season. I am hopeful that the show will do well like its first season and keep the audience intrigued and engrossed in the coming days,” she says.
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 will hit the airwaves on Star Bharat.
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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