Rohit Roy calls television a “dustbin medium,” sparking industry backlash
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Actor Rohit Roy criticized television as a “dustbin medium” and said film actors possess more style and class, prompting a backlash from the TV community. The comments were made during a recent interview and quickly spread across social media, leading to calls for a broader discussion about the divide between television and cinema. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra defended TV actors, describing them as “amazing.” QUOTE: "They are amazing." — Mukesh Chhabra
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Indian Express, Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (2): India TV English, Times Now
Sources
- ‘Television a dustbin medium, cinema for posterity,’ says Rohit Roy: ‘TV actors lack class’ — Indian Express (center)
- Dhurandhar Casting Director Mukesh Chhabra Defends TV Actors Amid Rohit Roy's 'Dustbin Medium' Remark: 'They Are Amazing' — Free Press Journal (center)
- Rohit Roy's 'dustbin medium' remark on TV sparks backlash, Mukesh Chhabra defends television actors — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Mukesh Chhabra Supports TV Actors After Rohit Roy's 'Dustbin Medium' Remark; Calls Them 'Extremely Professional' — Times Now (right-leaning)