TV stars discuss industry shifts and OTT competition

As people across the globe celebrate World Television Day, here are some of your favourite celebrities sharing their opinions on the changes they’ve seen in the TV industry over the years, and the kind of competition it’s getting from OTT.

People from all over the globe celebrate World Television Day today to recognise television as a key medium for educating, directing, and influencing public opinion. The General Assembly of the United Nations declared November 21 as World Television Day in 1996. While TV has been an essential medium of change, the television industry in itself has gone through a massive change from 1996 till today.

Also, with the advent of OTT, TV has started to get a lot of competition from fresh waters. So, on this World Television Day, we caught up with some of your favourite TV celebs and spoke to them about what they feel has changed over the years in the TV industry, whether is it getting tough competition from OTT, and what their viewpoint is on this rivalry between TV and OTT. Some celebs also talk about why they’re proud to be associated with the television industry.

Television is a simple and easily accessible entertainment medium that has become a ubiquitous part of every home worldwide. It not only serves the purpose of entertainment but also plays a crucial role in educating and influencing public opinion. Over the years, TV has undergone significant technological upgrades, resulting in improved content quality. TV programs have evolved from mere entertainment to an infotainment medium, emerging as a powerful tool to connect, communicate, educate, and entertain people. Like everyone else, it is a part of our family. I take pride in being a member of countless households through my TV shows. The priceless love, adulation, and respect received from people are truly gratifying. I appreciate the regularity of TV as a professional, and the popularity it brings has been instrumental in allowing me to make a more significant positive social impact. Outlook India