How The Tv Stars Beat The Traffic Woes Daily

From talking on the phone to catching up on sleep, TV actors make the most of jams! With most TV show sets being on the outskirts of the city, many TV actors often talk about how they get stuck in massive traffic jams on their way to work or while coming back home.

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How The Tv Stars Beat The Traffic Woes Daily

From talking on the phone to catching up on sleep, TV actors make the most of jams! With most TV show sets being on the outskirts of the city, many TV actors often talk about how they get stuck in massive traffic jams on their way to work or while coming back home. Here’s how these telly stars tell JYOTHI VENKATESH that they pass their time in the car

Ankit Bathla

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I am shooting in Naigaon which takes about an hour and a half to reach on set, that’s like massive 3 hours of my time. While going I read the scripts as I am still getting used to the language used in the show and while coming back, I become the social butterfly who is constantly on Instagram, WhatsApp and phone calls.

Manuj Nagpal

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While traveling to and from the sets which are far off , what I do is that as I don't like to sleep, I read. If in case I am feeling too sleepy, then I talk to my family or friends on the phone.

Zuber K Khan

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There are many things which get me tied up during traffic.  If I’m driving myself, I always listen to the music of the 90's era. The songs which I have been grown up listening to. And if my driver is driving then sometimes, I watch Netflix or read books. I always have one book with me while travelling or shooting. I call my mom as well many a times and we talk hours and hours. When I was shooting for Manmohoni, it’s set was 2 hours away from where I live, so these things used to help me pass the time,

Amal Sehrawat

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I used to crib a lot about Mumbai traffic but then I realized it is only adding to my sufferings. I decided to use that time for sleeping. I always carry an eye mask, a small blanket, and earplugs with me. I sleep in traffic and once I reach home, I use my time to be with my son or hit the gym.

Rohitashv Gour

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Whenever I get stuck in traffic while going on set or coming back home from the set, I enjoy a lot. As I am a big fan of old songs sung by Lata ji , Rafi ji, Mana dey, Mukesh,  etc so I listen to them and enjoy the travel. I have always loved soothing music from childhood. So most of the times I am just listening to these songs while travelling. Sometimes I watch Kapil Sharma's Show  and enjoy Sunil Pal's gags.

Mreenal Deshraj

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In Mumbai, travelling is a pain. It takes a minimum of 1.5 to 2 hours to reach any location. I actually prefer shows that don’t require me to work outside Mumbai. The whole day while working you usually don’t get time for long talks, so while sitting in the car, usually I talk to my family. It refreshes me completely. I talk to my friends with whom I share my daily experiences, I make the most of the time in the car. If I’m really tired, then I keep my phone on silent and just shut my eyes.

Shridhar Watsar

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 When I am on the way to my house from the shooting set, I often get stuck in traffic jams. I just accept that situation and stay relaxed, listen to music, chat with the cab driver.

Aastha Chaudhary 

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When I get stuck in traffic and it is morning time, I do my own makeup so that I can save some of my time. When I reach the set, I am ready for the shoot. If after pack up, while coming back home, if I get stuck in traffic then I finish all my pending calls. I talk with my mom or take a power nap. I don't really watch movies because already I am tired so I avoid stressed out my eyes. Instead, I play good songs and look outside my window.

Angad Hasija

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The sets are really far sometimes and traffic has increased so much that half of our time goes in the car. I remember once we packed up early around 5 pm and I was shooting at Vasai, so I left at 5 pm but then I was stuck there till around 10 pm and I reached home at 10.30. When I am stuck in traffic, I talk with my family members. I even keep my meals with me, so if I feel hungry, I eat. When you are stuck in a car for such a long time, you feel hungry. It's really important to keep your meals with you.

Ansh Bagri

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Fortunately, my set was in Filmcity, which was very close to my house but there were times when we had to shoot at Vasai or Naigaon. So whenever we used to get to know that we are going to shoot that side, it would be really painful for me. There is a lot of traffic when you travel that side. It takes almost 2 hours and sometimes if there is more traffic, it takes 2.5 hours. So, at that time it used to get very chaotic because we would have 12hours shoot and then travel. In such situations, I drive myself and listening to music.

Atul Verma

I stay in town and so coming to sets all the way from Malabar hill to Filmcity, Madh or sometimes Naigaon becomes a nightmare, during peak hours. It usually takes around 2-2.5  hours to cover that distance. I prefer talking to my friends and family members over as when you are shooting, you hardly get time to speak to your family. I make sure that I don’t give my friends a chance to complain that I do not have time to speak to them.

Malhar Pandya

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My set is 50kms away from my house so I take along all my meals with me when I am shooting. I wake up at 5 am and then I start my day with a work out and then leave for work. I already know that I am going to get stuck in traffic because there is metro work going on and traffic has increased. So, when I am stuck in traffic, I am eating most of the times. Till the time I reach the set, two of my meals are complete and the same happens while coming as well. The whole day goes in shoot only. If sometimes any accidents or anything happens on the road while going, it takes more time. It does get a bit hectic but I always wanted to work in this field, so I enjoy everything. Sometimes when you bond with your co-actors, they come along with you, then you have company and it feels better. In between all of that, I even talk with family and friends while travelling.

Pranitaa Pandit

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My set is at Naigaon, it’s far away. Sometimes we get stuck in a massive jam where it takes 5 to 6 hours to reach the set. It has actually happened a few times with me. There are few rules which are made when you take a show, you firstly should have a driver because there is no way that you can drive all the way and come back. Whenever I get stuck in traffic, I make a few calls.  I have my I pad in my car where I watch movies. I have a pillow, a quilt, walking shoes, hand sanitizer, hand wash in my car which I carry in my shoot bag. I try to use it instead of thinking about the traffic. I binge-watch my favourite shows on Netflix. I finished watching Money Hiest while travelling and it was great. I talk on the phone with my family, make a lot of Insta videos on my way and try to keep my head calm. Sometimes I even meditate.

Rehaan Roy

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By God’s grace, all my sets have been close to my house so far. It takes me almost half an hour to reach my set, without traffic. Most of the times, I enjoy music on the way. But sometimes when I shoot in the outskirts, it takes time for travelling. So I prefer to sleep or to watch a movie on my iPad or maybe talk on the phone with my friends and family.

Subuhi Joshi

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I’ve been stuck in massive traffic jams a lot of times. I prefer sleeping at that time. I’m mostly sleep-deprived, so I prefer catching up on sleep when stuck in jams. And if not that, I always talk to my mother. She and I always have a lot to catch up on, so whenever I’m free I prefer talking to her.

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