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Class Divide on Film Sets Exposed
15 Apr
Summary
- Lead actors often don't interact with supporting cast.
- Decisions are made by a small group of senior personnel.
- Actors feel threatened by secondary cast members.
Actor Rajesh Kumar, known for his role in 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', has shed light on the hierarchical class system affecting film sets. He observed that lead actors often avoid interacting with the supporting cast, indicating a divide.
Kumar stated that key decisions on set are usually confined to the director, cinematographer, lead actor, and writer, with other cast and crew's input being disregarded.
He contrasted this with legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan, who used to rehearse with everyone. Currently, Kumar notes that lead actors rarely rehearse with the secondary cast, preferring to work with writers or assistants.
This lack of interaction stems from insecurities, where lead actors may feel threatened. Kumar shared that this can lead to tactics like providing dialogues to supporting actors at the last minute, which he believes compromises performances and the film's overall quality.
