Has Sparsh Shrivastava faced bias due to TV background? Actor answers
Sparsh Shrivastava, who has been winning accolades for his performances in Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' and the web series 'Dupahiya', also recently showcased his musical abilities as he released his single, 'Ji Huzoor'. While this might come as surprise, what many might have forgotten is how Shrivastava has been working in the entertainment industry for a long time. He won the dance reality show, Chak Dhoom Dhoom, at 13, which might explain his flawless moves in the song from 'Dupahiya'. He also acted in shows like 'Shake It Up' and 'Balika Vadhu'.advertisementMany actors, who have their roots in TV, have often complained of a bias working against them in the entertainment industry. Many said that landing a role in a film becomes a task. So, has Sparsh faced it?"It might be there, but honestly, I have never faced it. In fact, I see it [TV stint] in a very positive way because I don't come from any acting school. Maine padh likhkar ya school jakar acting nahi sikhi (I did not have any formal training), I learnt in on the job. So, I see this TV time as my acting school and OTT as my post-graduation (smiles). And films would be the job," he told during an exclusive interview with India Today Digital.
The actor also added that he still faces rejection, even after a hit like Laapataa Ladies. Explaining that it's normal, he told us, "Because what happens is, I may be a better actor, but a character may suit someone else better. They may look a certain way, their body type, expressions, or facial structure might be what the makers are looking for. So, I think the filmmakers would naturally choose them."advertisementIn fact, he does not take rejections personally. "I don't take rejections very personally. In fact, I celebrate them. That's my way. There was one project I was very attached to a long time ago, and when that didn't work out. It shook me a little. I told myself that I will not get affected by these things. Rather, I went and gave myself a treat. So now, I celebrate my rejections." While Sparsh doesn't feel the pressure of living up to the hype that he has created with Laapataa Ladies, he does feel responsible to choose good scripts. "There is only one purpose of scripts, films, web shows, dance shows -- to entertain the audiences. Everything else comes later. So whatever project I do, if it can give a good message, great! Otherwise, it should at least bring a smile to my audiences. They should get a relief from their stressful lives," Sparsh shared.He also spoke about being stereotyped, and explained that he will always strive to bring something new to every character, however similar they might be.Sparsh recently turned singer, lyricist, and composer with the single, 'Ji Huzoor'. He also added that he is very serious about pursuing music and wants to do music tours as well, besides acting.Must Watch
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