Exclusive: The Royals actor Udit Arora reacts to show's criticism, Bhumi's trolling

India Today

6 days ago

Actor Udit Arora says the audience is entitled to their opinion of his show 'The Royals', and all he can do as an artiste is to receive the feedback 'with grace'. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, the actor, who played Kunal Mehta in the Netflix show, reacted to the trolling that co-star Bhumi Pednekar received for her appearance.Arora's Kunal was Bhumi's Sophia's business partner and former lover. The two shared many scenes in the series. When asked about the criticism of the series, Mehta said, "People are entitled to their opinions, whether praise or critique, and I fully respect that. Some folks love rom-coms, others are drawn to hard-hitting dramas or international cinema. It's all subjective. As creators, we put our best into the work. Once it's out there, it belongs to the audience. All we can do is receive their reactions with grace."advertisementHe appreciated Pednekar's dedication to work, and called her efforts 'extraordinary'. When asked to comment on Pednekar facing trolls for her appearance on the show, Arora said, "Bhumi gave more than 100% to this role, she's a dedicated, passionate performer and was amazing to work with."
He continued, "She brought everything she had to the character. But again, people will always have opinions. They have the freedom to like or dislike something. That's not in our hands. What matters is the intent and effort she brought to the table, and that was extraordinary. Arora, who was also seen in 'Saas Bahu Flamingo', shared his experience of bagging the series and what changes it has brought to his resume of work. The 32-year-old revealed that he was one of the last actors to have joined the cast of 'The Royals'.advertisementWhen asked if the show's popularity has helped him bag new offers, Arora shared, "The response has been nothing short of phenomenal. The show is still being discovered by people, and it's trending in 58 countries. But, it's still early days. Even if offers come, I usually don't speak about them until things are concrete. But yes, there's been a lot of love from the industry, which feels great."He continued, "I think opportunities build over time. You deliver consistently, and that builds trust. There have already been a couple of projects where I was being considered, so I'm hopeful. I believe this performance will definitely open more doors."'The Royals' has now been renewed for season two. The show also stars Zeenat Aman, Ishaan Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Lisa Mishra and Nora Fatehi, among others.Must Watch
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