Rohit Roy is one of the well-known actors of the small screen. In her almost 30 year long career, she has worked in many popular TV shows including 'Swabhiman', 'Kusum', 'Bhabhi'.
Rohit Roy TV Controversy: Actor Rohit Roy has been in the news for some time due to his statement regarding Indian television. The actor, who has been a part of the TV industry for almost three decades, had described television as a 'dustbin medium' in an interview. After his statement, reaction was seen on social media and in the entertainment world. Now Rohit Roy has clarified the context of his statement and said that his comment was not against any particular actor, director or producer.
The actor also said that some young artistes reacted only on the basis of headlines and made personal comments on him without watching his entire interview.
What clarification did Rohit Roy give on his statement?
Speaking to ANI, Rohit Roy said that he was surprised that some artists reacted to his statement without watching the entire interview. According to him, personal comments were made against him merely by reading clickbait headlines. Rohit clarified that when he called TV a 'dustbin medium', he was not referring to any particular person. He was expressing his opinion about the quality and repetition of content produced on Indian television.
He said that many times such content is created and broadcast on television, which it is assumed that the audience will watch. According to him, those who want to improve the creative level of television should seriously consider the existing content.
Why are you comparing with OTT content?
While speaking, Rohit Roy also compared the content between television and OTT platforms. He said that today he watches OTT because he is getting to see some content there which he considers better. The focus of the actor's comments was on creativity and experimentation in the TV industry. He also raised the question whether viewers are constantly getting new topics and different types of stories on television.
However, he also said that in a democratic system people can disagree with his opinion. According to him, before reacting to any statement it is important to understand its entire context.
'I did not talk about any actor or director'
Rohit Roy also said in his clarification that his statement was not made targeting any particular artist or filmmaker. He expressed displeasure at those who commented against him on the basis of his statement. The actor said that he had not commented on the functioning of television by naming any actor, director or producer. He also reminded that he has spent almost 30 years of his career in the television industry.
According to Rohit, he has been expressing his views for a long time regarding the interest of television. His comments should therefore be seen in the context of his concern over the quality of content rather than as a personal attack against the industry.
What did Rohit Roy say earlier?
This controversy started after that interview in which Rohit Roy was questioned about professionalism and craft in the Indian TV industry. He had said that sometimes he fears that people might consider him ungrateful if he talks critically about television. In the same conversation, he called Indian television a 'dustbin medium'. Comparing TV content to old newspapers, he said that viewers forget it the next day. He also questioned the repetition of similar content and lack of creativity on Indian TV.