Ravi Kishan on TV actors getting recognition from the government
Mumbai, Jan 18
Actor Ravi Kishan will play a crucial role in the forthcoming movie "Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain", an adaptation of the popular show of the same name.
Speaking during the trailer launch event of the drama, Ravi Kishan was asked to react to how television actors are not getting due credit like members from other industries.
He was asked, "But even today, no one is recognized, Bollywood is recognized, every industry is recognized, but television actors don't get respect from the government side. What would you like to say on this?"
To this, Ravi Kishan shared the example of television actress turned politician Smriti Irani.
He said, "She was a very big television actor, and the government, the BJP, and Modi ji gave her a very big position. She became a very big minister in the Cabinet."
"There are many TV actors who have come from TV to cinema and have also won a National Award. Many TV actors have also become MPs, have also become MLAs. It is not like that."
Ravi Kishan added that there is a private member bill in the parliament in his name asking for a pension scheme for television actors, who do small parts and are not financially stable.
He revealed, "I have asked the government to give them a pension-like scheme, to give them land, to give them a house, for all the Indian actors who work in Hindi cinema. I have raised a voice for those character actors who probably get only one dialogue or so. There are times when they run out of money; for them, I have proposed a private member's bill. The bill has been presented in the assembly, and there will be a debate to get it approved."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, someone is talking about this! My mummy watches TV all day, and these actors are more famous in our homes than any Bollywood star. Yet, they get no Padma awards, no national recognition. Ravi Kishan is doing good work by raising this bill. Hope it gets passed.
Interesting perspective. In the West, TV actors often transition to film and get acclaim. It seems the hierarchy is more rigid here. The pension scheme for character actors is a very compassionate and practical proposal. The government should support artists who contribute to culture.
Respectfully, I disagree a bit. Recognition should come from the audience and the quality of work, not just from government positions. Many TV actors are extremely wealthy and famous. The focus should be on the *artists* who truly struggle, not just any TV actor. The bill for pension is needed for them.
TV industry runs 24/7 with insane shooting hours. These actors work harder than most film stars. They deserve healthcare benefits and security in old age. Good on Ravi Kishan for using his MP position for this cause. Hope other MPs support it.
True yaar! My didi is a TV makeup artist. She tells me how some actors get paid very little for years of work. Once the show ends, they have nothing. A pension or some housing scheme would be a lifesaver. This is a real issue for the "small" people in the industry.
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