Coronavirus Effect: After Naagin 4, Another TV Show Goes OFF AIR

Several shows have faced the axe and won't return to the small screen after the shooting resumes in Mumbai.

New Delhi: The Coronavirus pandemic has severely affected the entertainment industry in India. Several films including ‘Sooryavanshi’, ‘83’, ‘Coolie No. 1’ and ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ couldn’t release on their scheduled date as the cinema halls were shut due to COVID-19 lockdown. The shooting for all films, TV shows and ads were also put on halt due to the nationwide lockdown. The head honchos at several channels have decided to axe their shows, much to the surprise of the viewers. We had earlier informed you that ‘Vidya’, ‘Beyhadh 2’, ‘Nazar 2’, ‘Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein’, ‘Patiala Babes’, ‘Dil Yeh Ziddi Hai’ are going off air due to the COVID-19 crisis. There are strong rumours in the industry that the channels have asked the producers to slash ther budgets. Ekta Kapoor had earlier announced that her show ‘Naagin 4’ will go off air after four-episode ‘fantastic’ finale’. The show starring Nia Sharma, Vijayendra Kumeria and Rashami Desai was launched in December last year. The cast is expected to commence shooting for the remaining episodes from next week. The TV Czarina had revealed that a new season of ‘Naagin’ will hit the airwaves after the fourth season goes off air.

Another show on a leading GEC will bid adieu to the views. We are talking about ‘Meri Gudiya’. According to a report in an entertainment portal, the makers of the show have decided to not continue it after the lockdown. The show stars Aalisha Panwar and Gaurav S Bajaj in lead roles.

"Since the story majorly revolved around the daughter, Avi and considering child artistes are not allowed to shoot, as per government guidelines, the makers thought it's best to end the show," a source told SpotboyE. ‘Meri Gudiya’ focused on the story of a mother-daughter duo of Madhuri and Avi. It showcased the eternal bond a mother shares with his daughter even after her death. The show was launched in December 2019 and couldn’t enjoy a long run on the small screen.

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