Demeaning one’s medium not on, says Mohit
TV heartthrob Mohit Malik has a problem with television actors saying things against the small screen. According to the actor, there’s nothing worse than people demeaning the very medium they are or have been a part of.
“I love everything about TV. It has given so much both personally and professionally. Today people know me for the characters I have portrayed, and financially, too, I am doing well. But I really don’t like it when actors who are a part of the industry, talk against the medium. A single show offers employment to 500 people and their families. Why not focus on the positives and work on the negatives?” says Mohit, who has made a comeback to TV after three years.
The actor also adds that getting typecast or not, depends on the actor.
“You need to be trained, smart, and ready to take risks, as an actor. If all these qualities are there, nothing can stop you. As for me, I am always working on my craft. When I wasn’t doing anything on television, I was taking acting lessons and honing my skills,” he explains.
However, Mohit says he understands why actors are sometimes forced to play similar roles.
“An actor who has played a negative character well often gets similar offers. I’m financially sorted and can decide what I want to do, but artists at the beginning of their careers need to create a strong foothold in the industry before becoming choosy. But if you have the tenacity to continue, things will get better,” he says.