‘What’s the difference between film and TV acting?’
Despite the fact that several actors have successfully transitioned from TV to films, there continues to be talks about discrimination and prejudices against small screen actors. Actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who has been getting film offers and has given auditions, too, reveals having similar experiences. “During look tests or auditions, we hear things like, ‘We don’t want TV acting for this role’. Imagine how demotivating that is... Someone should explain the difference between film and TV acting to me,” she rues.
Known for TV shows Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, the actor goes on to add, “At times, we do go overboard on TV but that’s because the audience and script demand it. Whatever you expect from an actor, we’d deliver.” Bhattacharjee feels that an artiste should be judged based on their talent and not the medium they belong to. “Aise bahut saare film actors honge jinse achha main perform kar sakti hoon. You need to give me that opportunity. Judge me by my talent...,” she says, adding that whether she gets to work in films or on the web,
TV will always remain her first love.
Having done mostly lead roles on the small screen, is she looking forward to similar exposure in films, too? Bhattacharjee replies, “A TV shows goes on for a longer period of time, so if you do a two-minute role, no one remembers you. But in films, even a powerful twominute role can make your career. In Gully Boy (2019), I loved Siddhant Chaturvedi, more than Ranveer Singh. That’s what I mean. Plus
I want to do roles that are female oriented.”