Rohit Shetty, the filmmaker behind the successful cop action film ‘Singham Again’, featuring Ajay Devgn in the lead, recently shared his thoughts about the young new lot of actors and their unwillingness to take risks. The director, who has worked with ensemble casts and a range of performers, hailed his leading man Devgn as a “very secure actor” who gives other performers the opportunity to shine, something he feels younger actors are ‘insecure’ about.
Talking to Mukesh Chhabra for Mashable India, Rohit praised Ajay, and mentioned that when they create the ‘Golmaal’ films, they are not solely the actor’s projects, and he is comfortable with that. Shetty noted that Ajay often suggests other actors, like Kunal, for scenes to enhance the film.
Shetty recently shared his views on new actors in the film industry, describing them as insecure and overly focused on social media, which he believes isn’t the real world. He pointed out that 90% of social media followers and articles are paid and advised that buying followers won’t lead to lasting success. Shetty emphasised that actors need to prove themselves on the big screen, not just through mobile screens. He encouraged new stars to treat every job as important, regardless of its size, and highlighted how established actors like Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have approached their careers with this mindset.
The filmmaker advised younger stars to treat every role the same, whether big or small. He gave the example of Salman Khan, who, when his films weren’t doing well, took on the role of an anchor in Jeet with Sunny Deol. Shetty pointed out that Khan saw it as a chance to move forward in his career, a quality he believes is fading among today’s actors.
Rohit expressed concerns about the teams surrounding new stars, calling them the “most dangerous thing” today. He noted that their opinions often discourage actors from taking opportunities, saying things like, “I don’t think you should do this” or “I don’t think you should go there.”
He also emphasized that in 30 years, people will judge an actor based on their overall body of work, not just individual hits or flops. He pointed out that no one remembers how many flops Bachchan had; instead, he is remembered as a brand because he has taken on various roles over his 50-year career.
