Rohit Roy slams TV actors, calls TV a ‘dustbin medium’, says many 'lack class, grace'
Actor Rohit Roy has sparked controversy by labeling the television industry a 'dustbin medium' and criticizing TV actors for lacking the grace and class of film stars. He emphasized the importance of professional conduct and style in public appearances.
Why it matters
The comments highlight the ongoing perceived hierarchy and cultural divide between television and film actors in the Indian entertainment industry.
Rohit Roy, who started his career from Television and rose to fame with the 1990s show, Swabhimaan which aired on Doordarshan, has made some bold statements about TV actors. During his recent interview, Rohit Roy spoke about the differences between film and TV actors. He described television as a “dustbin medium” and said that TV actors often lack the class and conduct he associates with film actors.On Kindle Cast’s YouTube channel, Rohit was asked about the “caste system” in the entertainment industry and perceived divide between film and TV actors.
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