{"id":20775,"date":"2025-10-25T10:36:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T10:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/kritika-kamra-on-matka-king-when-youre-part-of-ambitious-projects-the-wait-is-always-long-television-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T10:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T10:36:25","slug":"kritika-kamra-on-matka-king-when-youre-part-of-ambitious-projects-the-wait-is-always-long-television-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/kritika-kamra-on-matka-king-when-youre-part-of-ambitious-projects-the-wait-is-always-long-television-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Kritika Kamra On \u2018Matka King\u2019: When You\u2019re Part Of Ambitious Projects, The Wait Is Always Long | Television News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9658359\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 25, 2025, 16:04 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9658359\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3270446067 asubttl-schema\">Directed by Nagraj Manjule, film \u2018Matka King\u2019 takes place in the gritty world of Mumbai in the 1960s.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bggrn\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3270446067 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kritika Kamra was last seen in the show \u2018Saare Jahan Se Accha.\u2019(Photo Credit: X)\" title=\"Kritika Kamra was last seen in the show \u2018Saare Jahan Se Accha.\u2019(Photo Credit: X)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3270446067\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kritika Kamra was last seen in the show \u2018Saare Jahan Se Accha.\u2019(Photo Credit: X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Actor Kritika Kamra has evaluated the rapid pace of her career in the over-the-top (OTT) industry, pointing out that when one commits to major projects, there will always be a long wait between releases. She noted in an interview with the Hindustan Times that while delays can be unsettling for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/bollywood\/kritika-kamra-reveals-dinner-conversations-at-soha-ali-khan-kunal-kemmus-home-they-do-a-lot-exclusive-ws-l-9514548.html\">actors<\/a>, they become reasonable when working on large-scale projects.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">\u201cThere\u2019s been a bit of a wait before releases, which sometimes can be difficult for us actors,&#8221; she said, adding that her recent web series Saare Jahan Se Accha was a hit due to consistent word-of-mouth.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>Anticipation for \u2018Matka King\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Kamra is also preparing for the next series, Matka King, directed by renowned filmmaker Nagraj Manjule and co-stars Vijay Varma. A different interview with IANS claimed that the show is a realistic portrayal of 1960s Mumbai, with a cotton-trading businessman inventing the gambling game \u201cmatka&#8221; and upending an elite system.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">\u201cYou want your work to reach the people, especially when you have waited very long\u2026 But that\u2019s the thing when you\u2019re part of ambitious projects. One thing you know is that the wait is going to be long,&#8221; Kamra said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><strong>Quality over speed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Kamra makes a deliberate decision to choose her roles carefully and to take her time. \u201cThe growth has been slow and steady for me, and I cannot complain, because that\u2019s how I like it,&#8221; she told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">\u201cThe growth has been slow and steady for me, and I cannot complain, because that\u2019s how I like it also. I am in this for the long haul,&#8221; Kamra said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">She also mentioned that often simplicity and authenticity are sufficient to create a fascinating story; large explosions and plot twists are not always necessary.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">\u201cI want to do this for a long period. I want to make choices that I am really sure o,f and I don\u2019t mind if they take some time to get me the gratification,&#8221; the actress added.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong>The bigger picture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Kamra has made a progressive transition from television to digital channels. She has established herself in the digital community with previous series including Hush Hush, Bambai Meri Jaan, and Gyaarah Gyaarah, but she acknowledges that she gets anxious during the breaks between shows.<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">The arrival of \u2018Matka King,\u2019 a more ambitious series with a famous director and cast, marks both a step forward and an acknowledgement that good things frequently take time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kashvi Raj Singh\" title=\"Kashvi Raj Singh\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-28-at-13.54.32-2025-04-1a68df873a59d2e9970c8a7e91aa53b7.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/kashvi-raj-singh-27151.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Kashvi Raj Singh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3270446067 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>October 25, 2025, 16:04 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3270446067 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/\">movies<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/television\/\">television<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Kritika Kamra On \u2018Matka King\u2019: When You\u2019re Part Of Ambitious Projects, The Wait Is Always Long<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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