NEW DELHI: The suspension of all production indefinitely since mid-March with no fresh content amid the coronavirus-led lockdown has thrown Indian television industry into a state of uncertainty.
Worse, the industry is not hopeful of normalcy soon. Non-fiction or reality shows that involve auditions with large crowds and audience participation inside studios will be a big no. “Anything that requires huge audiences will be the last priority for producers and broadcasters," said Abhishek Rege, chief executive officer (CEO), EndemolShine Group, referring to shows like Indian Idol, Dance India Dance, India’s Got Talent, MTV Roadies, among other, sell on the idea of commoners emerging as nationwide stars.