Vikrant Massey Finds The Label 'OTT Actor' Ridiculous, Says People Need To Stop Segregating
One of the rare actors who has successfully transitioned from television to films to now OTT is Vikrant Massey. He is currently one of the best actors that appears frequently on OTT programming.
One of the rare actors who has successfully transitioned from television to films to now OTT is Vikrant Massey. He is currently one of the best actors that appears frequently in web series and web movies.
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Yet Vikrant does not like it when people refer to him as an OTT actor.
Vikrant responded that it is not in his control to choose a specific platform to work on when told that he is among top OTT stars and if he doesn't want to see himself on the big screen. To illustrate his position, Vikrant questioned why celebrities like Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, who have been appearing on television for more than a decade, aren't referred to be TV stars.
"It's not in my hands. And I really would not want to hammer my head in areas that don't require my attention. I think my job is to act, which I think I am pretty decent at, irrespective of the medium. I am making four to five different films a year. People should also start seeing entertainment as a whole and not segregate TV actors, film actors, OTT actors... I find that ridiculous. I've had this fight because I am a by-product of television," Vikrant told Rediff.
He continued, "I remember up until the last three to four years, people would slot me as a TV actor. I would ask them, why do you call me a TV actor? Why don't you call Salman Khan a TV actor? He's on television for the last 15 years. Why don't you call Amitabh Bachchan a TV actor? He's been doing Kaun Banega Crorepati for 20 years. Unfortunately, a lot of it has to do with the fraternity. If you can't call Salman Khan a TV actor, don't call me an OTT actor."
In addition to this, Chitrangda, Vikrant's co-star argues that the actor who would typically play the perfect "good boy" is more compelling to see as the "bad guy."
According to BollywoodHungama,, Chitrangda said, "I think there is a really nice, wicked side to him which he kind of brings out when he does a certain role or a part, which I would love for him to do more. Because I just find the 'bad guy' thing so much more attractive as a character, when you see them on screen. It¡¯s nice to delve into that, especially because it¡¯s so unexpected out of a good boy."
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Iraa Paul writes for Indiatimes Entertainment section - She has equal passion for hot coffee and hot OTT content. She is a pro at suggesting movies and series to watch on the weekend or when you are having a bad day.
