Actor Anita Kanwal has been a part of the entertainment industry for over four decades and has worked in several television shows and films. In a recent conversation, Anita opened up about how the huge entourages of top stars affect the payments and opportunities of character actors in the industry.
Anita said that actors perform best when they work in a calm and peaceful environment. She criticised the increasing trend of stars travelling with large entourages, claiming that it affects the overall budget of productions and leaves little for supporting actors.
“The more calmly and peacefully you perform a scene, the better it turns out. I am saying this as a character actor. They (top actors) consume so much of the producer’s budget. These seven vanity vans and 50 people around them leave nothing for us. That is the reality. The moment it comes to character actors, even in a film with a budget of ₹250 crore, deductions are made for us,” Anita said.
Anita also spoke about the harsh working conditions faced by lead actors in television, criticising the industry’s fast-paced shooting schedules and dependence on TRPs.
Anita is a veteran actor known for her memorable performances in television shows during the 1990s and 2000s. She made her acting debut in 1991 with Chanakya and later became a household name with popular shows such as Banegi Apni Baat and Shanti.
