The recent advertisement featuring Ranveer Singh alongside Johnny Sins has sparked diverse reactions within the entertainment industry.
While some viewers appreciated the collaboration and the humorous take on Hindi television dramas, reports have emerged suggesting dissatisfaction among television actors. Actress Rashami Desai has expressed her views on the matter through an Instagram story.
Desai, known for her roles in TV serials like “Uttaran,” described the collaboration as unexpected but also conveyed her disappointment, deeming the advertisement as demeaning to the Indian television industry. In her statement, she highlighted the significance of television in reaching a wide audience, encompassing news, sports, Bollywood films, and more. Desai felt that the advertisement portrayed actors from the TV industry in a derogatory light, perpetuating the notion that they are inferior to those in mainstream cinema.
Watch the advertisement here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3PFfN1oanm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
She further elaborated on how the advertisement reinforces the belief that television actors aspire to transition to the big screen and are treated dismissively as a result.
Rashami Desai emphasized that while portraying reality is acceptable, the advertisement felt like a disrespectful depiction of the TV industry, which she deemed as a “slap” to her and her peers.
She acknowledged that she might be overreacting but emphasized the emotional impact due to her respectful journey in the television industry.
While Desai asserted that such representations of TV shows are non-existent, examples of similar content from other serials have circulated widely on social media. In response to Desai’s statement, some Reddit users disagreed, arguing that such TV shows do exist and are often parodied, similar to how good movies are spoofed. Others questioned the sensitivity of TV actors, criticizing the regressive and mind-numbing content prevalent in many serials.
BRO WHAT IN THE WORLD JOHNNY SINS DOING IN INDIAN COMMERCIAL WITH RANVEER SINGH 😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/pvP6GsyzwT
— FLiRT (@titsandclit) February 12, 2024
Conversely, Ranveer’s post about the advertisement received supportive comments from fans and industry colleagues, indicating a divide in opinions within the entertainment community.
Hahahahahaha… this is a brilliant way to use a celebrity in an ad 😂 Not only does not use Ranveer Singh (and Johnny Sins – 'Google' him!) in a totally unexpected (and hilarious) way using the much-derided Indian TV series trope, but it also makes the product category far more… pic.twitter.com/ULWLcEsgAJ
— Karthik 🇮🇳 (@beastoftraal) February 12, 2024
Rashami Desai’s critique sheds light on the complex dynamics within the entertainment industry, highlighting differing perspectives on the portrayal of television content and its impact on actors and viewers alike.
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