Supriya Pathak Critiques Indian TV and OTT Landscape

Supriya Pathak, known for her role as Hansa Parekh in 'Khichdi,' critiques the Indian TV and OTT industry, lamenting the decline in quality due to daily soaps and repetitive storytelling. Despite offers, she's uninterested in current TV roles and production due to creative dissatisfaction.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 11-12-2025 16:00 IST | Created: 11-12-2025 16:00 IST
Supriya Pathak Critiques Indian TV and OTT Landscape
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Supriya Pathak, beloved for her portrayal of Hansa Parekh in 'Khichdi,' expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of Indian television and OTT platforms, noting a decline in content quality following the shift towards daily soaps.

Pathak's storied TV career, which included roles in 'Idhar Udhar' and 'Baa Bahoo Aur Baby,' represents what she calls television's 'golden period.' However, she believes the focus on quantity over quality has led to a creative downturn.

Pathak also critiqued OTT content in India for lacking diversity, despite the global platforms offering superior storytelling. Her concerns extend to bureaucratic interference, raising doubts about channel and platform receptivity to innovative stories.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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