Naman Shaw on Rohit Roy for calling TV a 'dustbin medium': Too much Botox has frozen his brain

Actor Naman Shaw, who was last seen in Mangal Lakshmi and has been part of many popular shows on television, slammed Rohit Roy for calling the small screen 'dustbin medium'. Reacting to Rohit Roy's 'dustbin medium' remark on television, Naman said that too much Botox has travelled straight into his brain and frozen it.The actor, who has featured in popular television shows like Mangal Lakshmi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasamh Se, told IANS: "I genuinely feel that too much Botox has perhaps gone beyond the first layer of his forehead, travelled straight into his brain and frozen it."For the uninitiated, Rohit in an interview, had described television as a “dustbin medium”. He also said that film stars have a certain level of "style and class" that TV actors lack.Naman hits back at Rohit Roy"Calling television a 'dustbin medium' is not just unfair, it is deeply hypocritical especially when this very medium has been a part of his life and livelihood for nearly two decades. If television was really such a terrible medium, then why did he choose to remain a part of it for the last 20 years?" Naman added.Naman went on to point out how television gave Rohit's brother Ronit Roy a second chance. "Let's also remember that this was the same medium that gave his brother, Ronit Dada, a comeback. Television has given opportunities to countless actors, technicians, writers, directors and other professionals who have built their entire careers through it,” he wrote.Naman on his journey in televisionHe also spoke about his own journey, Naman said, "I have been a part of the television industry for the last 20 years, and I say this with immense pride: television has run my house. It has given me work, recognition, opportunities and a career. So when someone dismisses the entire medium as a 'dustbin', I take that personally."However, Naman also agreed that like every industry, television also has certain individuals in the industry who behave inappropriately for attention. "I completely agree that there are certain people in the industry whose behaviour may not always be appropriate. There are individuals who deliberately create controversy, behave in a certain manner or use paparazzi attention to remain in the news."He added that there are also people who may not necessarily represent the dignity or professionalism that many of us associate with the industry. “But those are individuals. If you have an issue with certain people, call them out. Take their names. Criticise their behaviour. But don't blame an entire industry for the choices of a few individuals," he said.The actor gave Rakhi Sawant's reference and explained how she has managed to stay relevant in the industry even after two decades, Naman said: "Take Rakhi Sawant, for example. Rakhi has always been an entertainer. She has created her own identity and understands exactly what works for her. She doesn't claim to be something she isn't. She has her own way of entertaining people, and whether you agree with it or not, she has survived in this industry for almost 20 years."“She knows the kind of attention she generates. And, ultimately, she knows that she has to work and earn a living. If she didn't behave the way she does, perhaps people wouldn't entertain her in the same way. That's her choice and her strategy. You may not like it, but that still doesn't make television a 'dustbin medium'," he added.Naman understands that every medium has its own advantages and disadvantages. “Every industry has its own share of good people, controversial people, talented people and people who make questionable choices. That doesn't make the entire industry bad. So before somebody dismisses television as a lesser or inferior medium, they should perhaps remember how many lives this industry supports and how many careers it has created.”He said that he is proud to have spent 20 years in television. ‘It has given me a career and helped me build my life. You don't have to love television, but you should at least respect the medium that has given so many people a livelihood. Criticise individuals if you must. But don't insult an entire industry because of them."Get the latest TV News, TV Shows and more. Download the TOI app.