Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri dropped a bombshell opinion: Bollywood stars are killing their own appeal by flooding social media. Speaking exclusively, he urged actors to log off and reclaim their stardom’s sparkle.
‘Imagine stars as sky-bound gems—visible yet unreachable,’ Agnihotri explained. Daily posts of workouts, salons, weddings, and errands make them too accessible. ‘Why rush to cinemas when they’re everywhere online?’ he questioned.
The director highlighted how oversharing strips away mystery. Fans who once idolized from afar now scroll through unfiltered realities, diminishing the big-screen thrill. This trend, he warned, is steadily eroding box-office pull.
Beyond accessibility, social media breeds controversy. Comments sections turn posts into battlegrounds. Even neutral shares draw fierce backlash. ‘People wield phones like weapons,’ Agnihotri observed, noting how a pollution plea invites counterattacks on development.
He selectively engages on universal topics, avoiding personal exposure. ‘Young actors should shine only on screen,’ he emphasized. Concealing daily lives and views sustains intrigue, ensuring fans remain captivated.
Agnihotri’s stance arrives amid rising influencer-actors. It sparks debate: Is digital detox the key to lasting fame in a hyper-connected world?