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In light of Hina Khan's Chandivali controversy, Sumona Chakravarti speaks up on classism against TV actors
Sumona Chakravarti wrote a long post about how television actors are looked down upon and discriminated against in the entertainment industry
Updated : May 18, 2019, 10:46 PM IST
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Television actor Sumona Chakravarti, who is best known for shows like 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain', 'The Kapil Sharma Show' and 'Jamai Raja', on Saturday came out in support of Hina Khan after the editor of a popular film magazine mocked her Cannes 2019 appearance. “Cannes has suddenly become Chandivali Studios kya?” the editor posted in an Instagram story, which drew ire from a host of TV fraternity members who supported the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' fame actor.
Sumona took to Twitter and wrote, "I wonder why film promotions happen on tv then... ?? So easy to look down upon tv artists & pass judgement!
@eyehinakhan we have never met but u Nailed the red carpet & sure make us the “tv actors” proud! Way to go girl"
Sumona followed it up with a long note on Instagram and Twitter. She pointed out how television actors are looked down upon and discriminated against in the entertainment industry.
"From stylists saying that designers don't want to give their clothes to TV actors... to type casting us... to not even giving us the opportunity or considering us for film auditions and now for web shows. TV actors being pitted against unsuccessful film actors or just simply the ones who have played small character roles," Sumona wrote in the note.
Read her full note here:
— Sumona Chakravarti (@sumona24) May 18, 2019
Sumona also shared how she got rejected from getting roles in several projects because of the TV actress tag. She wrote: "I know how many times my name has been turned down because I am a TV face. Arrey that girl is from 'Kapil...' show . No let's take film actor. It's just sad. Casting people are now telling TV actors to stay away from TV for a while if you want to get considered for web shows. You know what, f**k you."
Sumona also spoke about nepotism in Bollywood. "We are hard working actors. Not everyone comes from a business/filmy background. We all know the bitter truth of Bollywood (nepotism and casting couch is an existing reality. Let's not kid ourselves). "An artiste is an artiste, irrespective of the medium. Respect," she concluded.
