Arjun Bijlani on long working hours in television: 'It is extremely difficult'

MUMBAI: A popular name in the television industry, Arjun Bijlani, shared his views on the long working hours in T.V, calling it "extremely difficult".

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, he said that a 12-hour shift ends up being much longer with the commute and overtime.

Arjun told IANS, "I really feel that the working hours in the television industry are long. It is extremely difficult. Since I have been a part of the industry for so many years, I am aware that it is very difficult for a tv actor or actress, especially an actress, because for a 9 am shift, you have to get up at 7 am and leave for work by 8 am. Also, sometimes they call the female artists a little early, as their makeup takes more time. The shoot usually goes on till 9 pm, or even more than that, after which you take off your makeup and costume, which also takes some time. Coming back home in traffic is also extremely time-consuming."