Journalist-Turned-Actor Saurabh Dwivedi Criticized for Kartavya Role

The crime drama 'Kartavya', featuring Saif Ali Khan in a lead role, has been released and is currently streaming on Netflix. The film's plot centers on a journalist investigating a child abuse racket, who is murdered, leading to suspicion falling on Anand Shri, a character portrayed by Saurabh Dwivedi.

However, Saurabh Dwivedi's acting in 'Kartavya' has become a significant talking point online. Numerous viewers on the platform X have expressed strong dissatisfaction with his performance. Many have specifically critiqued his dialogue delivery, likening it unfavorably to that of a news broadcast.

Comparisons have been made suggesting his previous career as a journalist might have been more fitting than his transition to acting. Some reactions were quite blunt, with one user stating that even another actor could perform better and that Dwivedi's performance was so poor that his climax scene was cut. The film, which has a runtime of approximately 147 minutes, also touches upon caste tensions and family conflict.

As of the current date, neither Saurabh Dwivedi nor the filmmakers of 'Kartavya' have issued public statements addressing the criticisms surrounding the actor's performance. The movie explores themes of justice and societal issues within its narrative framework.