8 minutes ago<\/span>Author: Shaily Acharya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Actor Rohit Roy has sparked a debate in the television industry after calling TV a \u201cdustbin medium\u201d and criticising television actors for what he described as a lack of grace, dignity and style.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n His remarks have not gone down well with several television personalities, who have strongly criticised the actor for dismissing an industry that has given him work and recognition.<\/p>\n Devoleena Bhattacharjee was among the first actors to hit back at Rohit. She questioned his decision to remain associated with television for years if he had such a poor opinion of the medium. Actor Naman Shaw also criticised him, while casting director Mukesh Chhabra praised television actors for their dedication and professionalism.<\/p>\n What did Rohit Roy say about television?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rohit Roy made the comments while speaking on the Kindle Cast YouTube channel. During the conversation, he spoke about how the television industry has changed over the years and argued that the changes have not necessarily been positive.<\/p>\n According to Rohit, television today relies heavily on repetitive stories and similar concepts. He said that the sheer amount of content being produced has left little room for creativity.<\/p>\n \u201cTelevision is a dustbin medium. You watch it today, it\u2019s like yesterday\u2019s newspaper. Tomorrow, you forget about it,\u201d Rohit said.<\/p>\n He further explained that he sometimes hesitates to make such comments because he does not want to appear ungrateful. However, he maintained that his opinion comes from what he has observed in the industry.<\/p>\n Rohit also compared television actors with film stars. He said television actors do not have the same \u201ccarriage\u201d as film actors and criticised the way some TV celebrities behave in public.<\/p>\n \u201cQuite honestly, television actors don\u2019t have the carriage that film actors have,\u201d he said, adding that actors should conduct themselves with \u201cgrace\u201d and \u201cdignity\u201d.<\/p>\n He also criticised celebrities who, according to him, deliberately behave differently when paparazzi are around. Rohit said that some actors make \u201cstupid comments\u201d or indulge in attention-seeking behaviour because they know photographers are present.<\/p>\n He also commented on the way television actors dress and present themselves, arguing that film stars generally maintain a more polished public image.<\/p>\n Devoleena Bhattacharjee hits back<\/strong><\/p>\n Rohit’s remarks drew a sharp response from Devoleena Bhattacharjee. The Saath Nibhaana Saathiya actor accused him of criticising the very industry that had supported his career.<\/p>\n Speaking to IANS, Devoleena said people sometimes \u201cbite the hand that feeds them\u201d and argued that Rohit should not dismiss television after being part of the industry for so many years.<\/p>\n She also took a personal dig at the actor, saying that many people know him mainly as actor Ronit Roy\u2019s brother.<\/p>\n Devoleena questioned Rohit\u2019s contribution to television and asked why he continued working in the medium if he considered it a \u201cdustbin\u201d.<\/p>\n She also pointed out that television remains an important platform for the entertainment industry. According to her, several major Bollywood stars regularly appear on television to promote their films, host reality shows and connect with audiences.<\/p>\n Devoleena said she is proud of her television career and considers the medium her \u201chome\u201d. She credited television with giving her work, identity, respect and a career.<\/p>\n Naman Shaw also criticises Rohit<\/strong><\/p>\n Television actor Naman Shaw also reacted strongly to Rohit\u2019s comments.<\/p>\n Taking a sarcastic approach, Naman said he felt \u201ctoo much Botox\u201d had perhaps gone beyond Rohit\u2019s forehead and \u201ctravelled straight into his brain\u201d.<\/p>\n Naman also spoke about his own two-decade-long association with television. He said television had supported his family and given him work, recognition, opportunities and a career.<\/p>\n He agreed with Rohit that some people in the industry may behave inappropriately to attract paparazzi attention. However, Naman argued that such behaviour should be attributed to individuals rather than the entire television industry.<\/p>\n He said if Rohit had a problem with certain people, he should name and criticise those individuals instead of blaming an entire medium.<\/p>\n Mukesh Chhabra praises TV actors<\/strong><\/p>\n Casting director Mukesh Chhabra also joined the conversation, although his response focused on praising television actors rather than directly attacking Rohit.<\/p>\n In a post on X, Chhabra said he had a special admiration for television actors. He praised their memory, discipline, professionalism and ability to adapt quickly.<\/p>\n He said many talented actors he had discovered came from television and described their dedication and commitment to their work as something he deeply admired.<\/p>\n His comments offered another perspective on the debate, highlighting the demanding schedules and discipline required of television actors.<\/p>\n A debate over television and its actors<\/strong><\/p>\n Rohit Roy\u2019s comments have therefore opened up a larger discussion about the television industry, its content and the public image of its actors.<\/p>\n While Rohit criticised repetitive storytelling and what he sees as a lack of creativity and dignity among some television celebrities, other actors have argued that these issues should not be used to dismiss the entire medium.<\/p>\n For many television actors, the industry remains a major source of employment and has played an important role in shaping their careers. The strong reactions from Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Naman Shaw and others show that Rohit\u2019s comments have touched a sensitive nerve within the television fraternity. TV\u2019s dark side: Actors reveal the struggles<\/strong><\/p>\n The Indian television industry has its own set of challenges, from exhausting working hours to typecasting and financial uncertainty. Arjun Bijlani has spoken about working 35 days in a 30-day month and the physical and mental exhaustion caused by long shifts.<\/p>\n Nakuul Mehta has highlighted the bias TV actors face when moving to films and OTT. Aamir Ali has opened up about feeling like he had failed after moving from films to television, even admitting that he would cry in his vanity van. 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