Coronavirus lockdown: TV channels introduce re-runs of shows, web content

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With all the shootings at a standstill due to the coronavirus lockdown and reserve episodes of new shows depleting, television channels are reintroducing old and recent hits such as "Ramayana", "Kasam Se", "Kumkum Bhagya" and "Bigg Boss" to name a few.

Some of them are also airing popular Hindi web shows on their channels to keep the slots occupied as people turn to TV and streaming platforms to stay entertained as they spend time indoors for 21 days.

All the shoots were suspended from March 19, impacting the on-air shows though some of them have episode banks to last till this month.

Union