Eisha Singh on television actors being underestimated: Times have changed
Mumbai, May 29
Eisha Singh opened up on how the perception of television actors has changed over time during an exclusive conversation with.
She said that in today's time, people tend to value talent rather than the medium one has been associated with.
The 'Bigg Boss 18' actress was asked, "Do you think television actors are still underestimated when compared to film actors?"
Eisha reacted to the question, saying, "I think times have changed. Today, people value talent more than platforms. I have worked in television, OTT, films, music videos, and even YouTube content. For me, art matters more than the medium."
Expressing pride in her television roots, Eisha stated that whatever success she has achieved till now is all thanks to television.
"Of course, there are still notions where people label someone as "just a TV actor," but I remain deeply connected to my roots. Whatever success I have achieved today is because of television. TV actors are extremely hardworking because we learn how to deliver consistently under pressure. I believe we are equally talented. Everyone deserves opportunities because talent exists everywhere," she went on to add.
Sharing if she sees films and OTT as a natural progression for actors after success in television, Eisha affirmed this, saying, "I have already worked on OTT projects, and Obsess is my second film. Every actor dreams of doing meaningful work in cinema, and I am happy that I am getting opportunities to explore different mediums."
Reflecting on the various challenges she faced during the initial years of her career, Eisha revealed that she once left her first show and went back to Bhopal.
"The initial phase was definitely difficult. I even left my first show and went back to Bhopal at one point. But I believe God had different plans for me, and that is why I am standing here today", she shared.
— IANS
Reader Comments
She makes a valid point but let's be real - the industry still has a massive bias. Film actors get fancy endorsements, magazine covers, and filmfare awards while TV actors toil daily. Sure, OTT is leveling the field a bit but the snobbery hasn't disappeared. Eisha is lucky, but many talented TV actors don't get that break. The system needs to change fundamentally.
"Just a TV actor" - who even says that anymore? We grew up watching our favorite TV stars for YEARS, they literally become family. Eisha is a gem and her journey from leaving her first show to becoming a household name is inspiring. Proud to see a small-town girl making it big without losing her roots. She represents the new India! 🇮🇳
Interesting perspective from Eisha. As someone who watches both Indian TV and OTT, I can see why she's optimistic. The lines are definitely blurring - look at actors like Pankaj Tripathi or Manoj Bajpayee who started with TV/film both. But I think in India especially, TV actors still have to prove themselves 10x more. Hope her optimism becomes reality for everyone.
Eisha is one of the most underrated talents we have! Remember her in 'Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka'? She was phenomenal. The pressure of daily soaps is REAL - 1000+ episodes, no retakes, crying on cue. If that's not talent, I don't know what is. Film industry should learn discipline from TV actors. So happy for her growth! 🌟
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