Rohit Roy: A heartfelt director-actor

- He joked that if people watch you for free on television then why spend money to see you in movies? What he said was really shocking, but I understood his point of view

Actor Rohit Roy has acted in many films not only as a hero but also as a co-star and has made his mark in Bollywood. Rohit has played a pivotal role in Sanjay Gupta's film 'Mumbai Saga', which was released during the second lockdown in March 2021 and is now all set to direct a musical film, which is backed by renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Rohit Roy has a television background, he needs an actor, but at heart he has the qualities of a director. It was a success many years ago and the film has been released directly on OTT. Let's talk to him here and find out about his new plan.

Rohit admits that he was disappointed with the release of 'Mumbai Saga' in the Kovid epidemic. Exercised in the gym for months, but did not get the expected response when the film was released in the second wave of Kovid-12. The film starred John Abraham. He also felt that people could not come to the theater in large numbers. I practiced from a regular workout to making a six pack. However people later watched the film on OTT platform, which I enjoyed. We hope that as soon as the situation improves, people will return to the theater and enjoy watching the film on the big screen. '

Rohit Roy has previously played the gray character Sahalatati and also played the role of a villain opposite Hrithik Roshan in the film 'Kabil'. In this regard, Rohit Roy says that he chose to play the role of a villain against superstar Hrithik Roshan. After the release of the film 'Kabil', many people also wished me for the role I played. I was very pleased with the response from the people. There are a lot of shades in gray and negative characters and if you find it convincing then why not play such a role, 'said Rohit.

Regarding the direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's musical film, Rohit said, "Many years ago, I directed a short story 'Rice Plate' in 'Dash Kahaniyaan' and I started my career as an actor. Luckily my kitchen also had a riceplate on for years. However, I am really a director from the bottom of my heart. I also helped Sanjay Leela Bhansali a lot in the film 'Bajirao Mastani'. When you are on his set, the situation becomes like an acting coaching class. The music film I am directing has taken a while due to the epidemic, but it will hit the floor soon. It is based on a story with a human sensibility, in which the father-son relationship is woven. I am thrilled about this project, 'added Rohit.

Many years ago I asked Anurag Basu why you don't cast me in your film. At that time he joked that if people watch you for free on television then why spend money to see you in movies? What he said was really shocking, but I understood his point of view. I am one of the few artists who has continued to work in both film and television. Now these dividing lines are starting to fade and you can get big projects in both mediums. In addition, web-shows are an additional blessing. Secondly, if my films don't do well at the box office or I don't get interesting projects, I don't blame anyone because I may be one of the few artists who is doing well in this industry. I am one of the few such artists who has been in the industry for the last 3 years.