Streaming Actors Roundtable | Suchin Mehrotra | The Hollywood Reporter India

The actors behind some of the year's finest performances - Ali Fazal (Mirzapur), Sonakshi Sinha (Heeramandi), Aditi Rao Hydari (Heeramandi), Anjali Anand (Raat Jawaan Hai), Roshan Mathew (Poacher) - gathered to discuss the scenes that kept them up at night, their processes of finding a character, the differences between tackling a series vs a film, the uncertain, shaky state of the film industry in 2024, the revelations of the Hema Committee report, and the kinds of roles they're tired of getting offered. The discussion delves into pressing industry issues, their experiences working on major streaming productions, and their hopes for the future of Indian entertainment. Through candid conversations about typecasting, industry transformations, and dream roles, these artists paint a compelling picture of the creative freedom and storytelling possibilities that digital platforms have unlocked, while also addressing the challenges faced by the streaming industry during a year of significant change. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Welcoming Streaming Actors 01:30 Preparation for Roles 05:45 Challenging Scenes 10:32 Working Under Pressure 13:37 Discussion on "Heeramandi" 20:54 Ali Fazal's Busy Year 26:47 Discussion on "Raat Jawaan Hai" 31:32 Discussion on "Poacher" and Character Development 39:35 Challenges of Shooting Out of Order 43:24 Industry Changes and Streaming Platforms 48:56 Worst Advice Received 51:37 Malayalam Cinema and Industry Issues 54:55 Hope for Industry Improvements 58:19 Roles They're Tired of Being Offered 1:03:28 Roles They Desire 1:06:03 Closing Remarks #StreamingStars #IndianOTT #ActorsRoundtable #THRIndia