The trend of casting social media influencers and content creators in movies and shows is nothing new. Since the pandemic, many internet personalities with large online followings but little acting experience have been cast in major productions. The issue has come up again after journalist Saurabh Dwivedi criticized the actors for their debut in ‘Kartavya’. the actor Raashul Tandon He has now spoken about this trend. According to him, production houses and streaming platforms are choosing people based on social media following rather than acting skills.
Raashul Tandon asks if actors are lining up for auditions
Known for his work in films like ‘Pink’ and ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, Raashul Tandon recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the matter, touching on his performance in Saurabh Dwivedi’s ‘Kartavya’ and the wider issue of content creators being given acting roles in major projects. He said, “Kal Raat Maine Netflix pe film dekhi Kartavya, and jisne nahi dekhi, I am sure you will get memes. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, jo journalist hain, main antagonist unhone kiya hai play. Abhi kuch time pehle ek film aayi thi, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, jisme ek bahut hi aur kamaal ke famous comedian, Anubhav Singh Bassi, the. Aise hi Ajay sir ki film thi Runway 34; Usme Ajey Nagar ji, Carryminati, the. Ye teeno log apne apne field me kamaal ke hain. Inka koi saani nahi hai. Aapko kya lagta hai, ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge, shortlist hote honge, and phir ek din woh golden call aata hoga. Want!”He added, “I saw Kartavya last night. Even those who haven’t seen it must have seen the memes. Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi has played the antagonist in it. A few years ago, the great comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi was in Tu JhoothiMain Makkaar. He was also in Ajey Nagar. Ajay Devgn‘s Runway 34. These three are great at what they do. They are unique. But what do you think? Do they line up for auditions in movies? – No!
Raashul Tandon’s request to the producers on behalf of the struggling actors
Raashul shed some light on the business logic behind such casting decisions, noting that major production houses and streaming platforms often rope in well-known online figures to tap into a ready-made fan base. “The biggest production houses, the streaming platforms, approach them to use their fan following because there’s a lot of money at stake. But in the end, that doesn’t happen. But there is a difference between being famous online and being an actor enough to feel that special feeling on screen,” he said.
Raashul Tandon asks the audience to take responsibility too
Turning his attention directly to producers and streaming platforms, Raashul made an impassioned plea on behalf of trained actors who are being overlooked for online fame. “I understand the face value; I understand the poster value. But please give us roles where we fit. We are actors. We might not be that famous online but we are good enough. There are so many good actors struggling to find a good role, kyunki ek kaam se doosra kaam milta hai,” he added.Raashul didn’t just blame the industry; he also said that the audience has a role to play in changing things. He believes that viewers should be more careful about what they watch online and what they participate in. He said: “The solution is that you, as a viewer, manage your feed. Ignore those jerks. Why? In the West, there are a lot of great shows like Breaking Bad and Seinfeld, but we can’t do them. We’re recycling the same old concepts because we can’t absorb the new ones. This small change is free. But if you do that, big production houses and platforms will feel that the audience is changing. They will be ready and confident to invest a lot of money in something new.’In the caption, Raashul wrote, “This isn’t just about an actor or a movie. It reflects what we celebrate as an audience. When society starts valuing performance over fame, the industry will start creating space for actors who aren’t famous yet but really deserve to be watched.”
Saurabh Dwivedi’s acting debut in ‘Kartavya’ attracts criticism
Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi made his acting debut in ‘Kartavya’ but it didn’t go down well with the audience. He played the role of a self-proclaimed godman in the Pulkit-directed film, and many viewers were quick to criticize his performance online.
About ‘Kartavya’ and where to watch it
‘Kartavya’ features Saif Ali Khan Saurabh Dwivedi in the lead role of a small town cop who finds himself investigating a murder related to his character. The film stars Rasika Dugal and Sanjay Mishra in pivotal roles and is now available to stream on Netflix.
