Actor Ashish Vidyarthi indulged his lighter side in Chandigarh on the fringes of a film festival, saying, “There’s a difference between interviews and life.” He went on to explain, “In interviews, you want me to sound intelligent; say highbrow stuff.” Even if my responses are unintelligent, you won’t like them. We’re used to flowery talk.
There is a constant urge to seem clever, especially these days.
In addition to two Tamil and Telugu films, Ashish, whose most recent Hindi film was Tejas, believes that performers should start gaining real fans instead of relying on their friends and family to praise them. “I don’t watch any films,” he declares. When I declined a friend’s invitation to see his movie, stating that I am not your target demographic, he became irate. Artists will need to protect and defend themselves, but they shouldn’t take themselves too seriously.
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“If you work well, don’t expect the world to know you by default,” he continues. There isn’t a single buddy among my million social media followers, which is a positive indicator of a strong connection.
When discussing OTT, Ashish, who has produced many web series, such as Criminal Justice, said, “It is work for us, but it is OTT for you.” It’s up to you whether you consume my meal at a fancy restaurant or a fast-food outlet since I’m a chef. I have to cook, and I have to do it properly. Not only performers and producers, but also artists, authors, and technicians may greatly benefit from over-the-top content. Since gatekeepers have vanished, there is just one place where work is being done with enthusiasm.