Renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty recently shared candid insights into the evolving dynamics of the entertainment industry during a podcast hosted by Ranveer Allahbadia. Shetty’s unfiltered views on actor insecurity, the role of social media, and the rise of personal managers offered a rare glimpse into the challenges faced by today’s actors, particularly the younger generation.
In a bold statement, Shetty highlighted the insecurity prevalent among newer actors, noting how their reactions to success and failure differ from seasoned stars. “If one actor’s film is doing well, another loses sleep. Especially the new generation. Actors like Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan don’t care about these things. Ajay’s Drishyam is a hit, but you won’t see him chasing publicity. He moves on to his next project without fanfare,” Shetty remarked.
Shetty attributed much of this insecurity to the advent of social media and the increasing influence of personal managers. According to the filmmaker, this new trend has caused unnecessary pressure on actors to maintain a certain public image.
He commented, “The new generation is insecure. Social media and managers have amplified this. There’s no need for an actor to have a manager involved in the film zone. If a movie succeeds, the pressure mounts, and actors tend to overreact. You’ll never see Ajay Devgn making a fuss about success or failure – they remain unaffected. But the new generation? They’re making life miserable for others.”
Shetty also criticised the culture of celebrity managers, who he believes add little value but increase actors’ anxiety over their public personas. “Two heroes don’t want to work together because of their managers. There’s no image to maintain, but everyone’s stepping out of the same restaurant, going on the same holidays, all for show,” he said.
Rohit Shetty’s remarks have reignited discussion within the film industry about the pressures actors face today. His comments reflect the growing tension between the demands of success, the curated image on social media, and the competitive nature of the entertainment business.
As the industry continues to evolve, Shetty’s perspective serves as a reminder of the importance of resilience, authenticity, and professionalism in navigating an increasingly image-conscious world.
