Arshad Warsi recently shared his thoughts on stardom and the changing dynamics of fame in the era of social media. In an interview, the actor expressed that true stardom belongs to icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Dilip Kumarand Rajesh Khannawhose fame transcends the need for social media validation.
“Unfortunately, stardom today is become (a) manufactured product, it is not real anymore. It’s an illusion.It’s a created and manufactured stuff. Stardom for me is Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan. These are stars and they have stardom. They don’t need social media for anybody to know that these people are stars – I think that is stardom, not the followers you have or the followers you brought,” Arshad told Bollywood Bubble.
He further commented on the rise of social media influencers, suggesting that their popularity is often fleeting. He mentioned that the platform that truly revived actors and creativity is OTT and pointed out that influencers tend to have manufactured popularity without solid talent. While he expressed admiration for what they do, he noted that it’s not long-lasting. He stressed that true longevity comes from talent and hard work, not from manufactured fame.
Arshad Warsi Responds To Prabhas Controversy, Refutes Backlash
In another interview, Arshad spoke about the backlash he received after his ‘joker’ remark about Prabhas‘ role in Nag Ashwin’s directorial Kalki 2898 AD. He reflected on the downside of stardom, sharing that it was his first experience facing such negativity. He acknowledged that everyone is entitled to their opinions in a democracy and noted that, as a positive person, negativity can initially affect him. However, having dealt with similar challenges before, he now feels unaffected by criticism. “We have been in situations where stones were thrown, so it doesn’t bother me anymore,” he shared in a chat with India Today.
On the work front, Arshad Warsi’s upcoming film Bandaa Singh Chaudhary is set to release on October 25.