Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Actor Param Singh Recalls Being Rejected For Not Having Social Media; 'Unhone Mujhe Consider Hi Nahi Kiya' - FPJ Exclusive

Television actor Param Singh has embraced the digital world with his new show, Perfect Birthday. In an exclusive interview with the Free Press Journal, the Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin star shared his thoughts on the evolving casting process in the entertainment industry. During the conversation, Param Singh revealed a personal experience where he was turned away from a project solely because he did not possess an Instagram account.

Param Singh reflected on the shifting nature of the industry, stating that while acting is a form of art, securing work has increasingly become a "business." He expressed his dismay that an actor's social media presence is sometimes given more weight than their actual talent for the role. The actor admitted to being "unfortunate" that a potential employer would judge his suitability based on his social media following.

In response to the ongoing debate surrounding the casting of influencers and content creators over trained actors, Param Singh expressed his opinion, stating, "Haan bilkul, mujhe aisa lagta hai log aajkal Instagram mangte hain. Pehle audition mangte hain, phir Instagram mangte hain." He recalled his own experience of staying away from the platform for nearly five to six years before returning around two to three years ago.

The reason behind Singh's return to Instagram was personal, as he explained that his lack of an account had cost him a project. He said, "Maine isliye banaya kyunki kisi ne mera Instagram manga. Toh mere manager ne kaha, 'Woh Insta pe nahi hai.' Mera woh project hi nahi hua, unhone mujhe consider hi nahi kiya." While acknowledging the benefits of social media, Param Singh disagreed with casting decisions being based solely on an actor's follower count, deeming the practice "stupidity."

He questioned how someone's popularity on social media could determine their suitability for a specific character.