After Akanksha Chamola’s acceptance of bisexuality in ‘Lock Up 2’, Narayani Shastri said that the TV industry still prefers the traditional ‘good daughter-in-law’ image.
TV actress Narayani Shastri’s statement is in the news after Akanksha Chamola made her bisexual identity public in ‘Lock Up 2’. In an interview with Siddharth Kanan, Narayani said that the mainstream TV industry still expects a traditional ‘good daughter-in-law’ image from its female actors. However, she clarified that she personally supports Akanksha and considers her happiness most important. He also believes that OTT platforms accept such identity and diversity more easily than TV.
What did Narayani Shastri say about the TV industry?
In an interview given to Siddharth Kanan, Narayani Shastri said that even today a certain type of image is given priority in mainstream television. He said, “In television you need a good daughter-in-law… who is not bisexual.” He said that casting of actors in the TV industry often depends not only on their acting but also on their public image.
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Did Narayani Shastri also support Akanksha Chamola?
Narayani Shastri clarified that her statement is not against any person. Supporting Akanksha, he said, “If she is bisexual then it is great. If she is happy then nothing can be better than this.” However, he reiterated that the thinking of the TV industry is still largely traditional and that is why the personal identity of actors can affect their careers.
What opinion did Narayani Shastri give regarding OTT?
Narayani believes that digital platforms are much more open and inclusive in this matter. “OTT is a much more accepting platform,” he said. According to him, diverse identities and different types of stories get a better place on OTT. He hinted that Akanksha Chamola’s current public image may be more suited to digital content.
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Does traditional thinking still dominate the TV industry?
After this statement of Narayani Shastri, a new debate has erupted on social media. Some people seem to agree with his views, while many believe that the entertainment industry is slowly changing and artists should be evaluated by their work rather than their personal identity. At present this discussion is based on personal views and reactions. There has been no official response from the TV industry on this subject.
What is the whole matter, what did Akanksha Chamola reveal?
In ‘Lock Up 2’, actress Akanksha Chamola spoke openly about her personal life and sexual identity. She told that before marriage she considered herself bisexual and had also been in relationships with women. Akanksha said that she feels more emotionally safe with women and considers them as her “safe space”. After his statement, debate started on social media.