Exclusive! Amol Parashar: These days, social media followers are as important as an acting talent to survive

While playing the character of Chitvan made him one of the popular names among other audiences for the show Tripling, actor Amol Parashar also got huge appreciation for portraying the character of Shaheed Bhagat Singh in Vicky Kaushal’s much celebrated and critically acclaimed film, Sardar Udham. 

However, the actor shared that he hasn’t received many offers that made him excited enough to sign up for them. 

In a conversation with OTTplay, Amol opens up about the same. He says, “I have heard from my friends and family that after the performance in Sardar Udham, I should get more work. But in reality, that's not what exactly happening. In the recent past, some opportunities came my way but I say no to a project when I cannot see myself in the world of the story.” 

Ask him if he ever faced any stereotype and the actor says, “Not really. I would say though, I feared after the success of Tripling, that I would get all the characters like Chitvan; but thankfully no. I think it has also happened because people in Mumbai, especially casting directors and senior actors have seen me on stage because I used to do theatre. My fan-base started increasing after Tripling because Chitvan is one of the most loved characters.” 

Though everyone talks about the recognition of talents thanks to their work on the OTT platforms, Amol shares that there is a different number game. It is the number of followers on social media accounts. 

“In today's day and age, it is not always about the talent but the bankability of an actor; it is applicable to OTT projects as well. Earlier it has happened to me many times that even though a director wanted to cast me, the producer would not take me because I was not popular. Now that even on social media also I have followers, a certain number of followers, people think that I can generate some amount of views to the content. Of course, if I am not a good actor, no one will watch me. But on OTT, it is about the combination of talent and followers on Instagram. I am ok with it, as long as I am doing work of my choice,” explained Amol. 

The actor has also been a part of projects like Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, A Viral Wedding, Feels Like Ishq, Cash and 36 Farmhouse. 

Meanwhile, Tripling Season 3, which has received massive love, is streaming on OTTplay and Zee5.