Difference between being famous online and being an actor: 'Pink' actor on influencers in films

Actor Raashul Tandon, known for playing supporting roles in films such as Pink, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Kahaani and Heropanti, says production houses and streamers casting influencers to bank on their social media following should understand that there is a difference between being famous online and emoting on the screen.Tandon posted a video on his Instagram page where he discussed the growing trend influencers getting cast in prominent projects, such as Netflixs recent release Kartavya.Last night, I saw a film on Netflix, Kartavya and whoever has not seen it, I am sure they have seen all the memes.

Actor Raashul Tandon, known for playing supporting roles in films such as ''Pink'', ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Kahaani'' and ''Heropanti'', says production houses and streamers casting influencers to bank on their social media following should understand that there is a difference between being famous online and emoting on the screen.

Tandon posted a video on his Instagram page where he discussed the growing trend influencers getting cast in prominent projects, such as Netflix's recent release ''Kartavya''.

''Last night, I saw a film on Netflix, 'Kartavya' and whoever has not seen it, I am sure they have seen all the memes. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, who is a journalist, he has played the main antagonist. Some time ago there was a film called 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar'' and famous comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi was there in the film. And similarly, Ajay (Devgn) sir's film 'Runway 34' had Ajey Nagar. All three are great in their respective fields. No comparisons,'' Tandon said.

According to the actor, the trio most likely weren't asked to audition for the characters they played, which is in stark contrast to other struggling actors trying to make their mark in the industry.

''The biggest of the production houses, streaming platforms approach them so that they can bank on their fan following because there is so much money at stake... But there is a difference between being famous online and being an actor enough to emote that particular feeling on screen,'' Tandon said.

He said viewers should not watch cringe reels and manage their feed because unlike the west, which has produced shows like ''Breaking Bad'' and ''How I Met Your Mother'', India is yet to create shows of a similar scale and impact.

''We are recycling the same old concepts because we can't absorb new. This slight change is free of cost. But if you do it, the big production houses and platforms will feel the audience is changing. They will be ready and confident to put a lot of money on something new,'' he said.

To the production houses, Tandon said they should give actors, who may not be famous, a chance.

''I understand face value, I understand poster value. But please give us the 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 dossra kaam milta hai (one work leads to another).''