Exclusive conversation with Dr. Raju Patodkar

Dr. Raju Patodkar, a dramatist and actor featured in over 200 television serials and holder of a Ph.D. on Amitabh Bachchan, reflected on his four-decade journey in the entertainment industry and its evolution. He spoke about the major shift from the Doordarshan era with a single channel to today’s wide range of OTT platforms that have transformed audience viewing habits. Recalling his first meeting with Amitabh Bachchan, he said he was left speechless by the superstar’s presence and later pursued research inspired by him. Patodkar also shared that audiences often strongly react to his on-screen roles, sometimes mistaking fiction for reality.