Bored Diva

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These days, teleseryes include senior talents to their cast and ensure that their characters have substantial stories. Other than having senior talents add interest to the project, they impart their learnings and insights to the younger members of the cast. Besides, having a mix of generations of talents cuts across audiences as well.

However, having senior talents can either be a blissful or horrible experience for the production. Casting Seasoned Actress (SA) in an important role in a project made the young cast proud that they would be learning from her. After all, most budding talents feel a sense of pride in having a scene or two with the veterans. Others even wish to recreate iconic scenes and recite unforgettable dialogue with the seniors.

After a few taping days, SA spoke her mind and reprimanded the young cast for coming late to the set. SA even cited that in other productions, latecomers are given hefty penalties, such as not having projects as other talents, who might be more punctual, are waiting in line. Everyone who listened to her agreed with her rants, as late arrivals result in delayed shoots.

One time, SA did not bring any assistant with her and saw Young Celebrity (YC) waiting. As most staff were busy, SA requested YC to make her coffee. YC, who is often cited for her positive attitude, did not hesitate, and made coffee for SA. SA even said that when she was the age of YC, a more senior star asked her to do the same. Further, SA said that there is nothing wrong in trying to win the respect of the older stars.

The saga with SA continued, at this time, she was coming late to the set. Worse, she always seemed irritated at almost anything. SA was often not in the mood. The production felt the tension and SA was not making their work easy. Whenever SA and the young cast would have to do a take 2 or take 3, SA would be mad and at some point, even curse. SA would even express that her character be written off, as she was getting bored with her role. Of course, that might not happen soon, as her character is important and her disappearance might mean a major rewrite of the entire plot line.

As SA’s behavior continued, the production could only shake their heads. Initially, SA said she did not want any diva behavior on the set. However, she has started to behave like one. YC even allegedly said that SA should walk her talk.

‘Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna - or it can smooth the edges, take away the insecurities, let the nice things come out.’ – Barbara Walters

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