Should Actors Promote Only Movies?

    • sneha.bhattacharjee@timesgroup.com
    • Publish Date: Apr 24 2017 2:45PM
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    • Updated Date: Apr 24 2017 2:45PM
Should Actors Promote Only Movies?

Kailash Kher Has A Serious Problem With Justin Bieber And Sonakshi Sinha Performing Together

Padma Shri award-winning singer-composer Kailash Kher says getting Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha on board to perform at Justin Bieber's maiden concert in India over any other acclaimed Indian singer is not a good sign, and sends a wrong message internationally. The singer added that getting a known Bollywood face has become a trend followed by event managers and producers of the Indian entertainment industry.

"I read somewhere that a Canadian singer Justin Bieber is coming to India, and actress Sonakshi will perform at the gig. They (people from foreign shores) will think that Sonakshi must be a big singer in India. And then she will get concert offers from Canada, and then probably Sonakshi will laugh them off saying 'I am not a singer but an actor'," Kailash told IANS. He added: "Whenever any singer from the West comes to India, we get an actor on board to match their level. We don't get singer for another singer, but actor... Event managers and producers of entertainment industry are so scared."

The actress will perform as one of the opening acts at the highly anticipated gig, which will be held at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on May 10. The Indian award-winning singer feels people tend to give more value to actors instead of singers in India.

"Live performances are thought to be more valuable around the world not actors, but not in India... Indians are very emotional and that is why sometimes they miss out logic while watching a live gig. The organisers don't consider crowd's sensibilities (while deciding on the acts in a live gig), and only go for a popular face. Often actors just come and say 'It is nice to be here'." 

Kailash asserts that being a live performer comes with a responsibility to "promote musicians, music and live art". "...So that everyone exists and survives in the art and creative field."


  • Kailash Kher has raised a pertinent question. At times, when even to promote sports, we look for movie stars- big names- don't you think actors should only promote their own forte- that is movies? 
  • Isn't it wrong on part of the movie stars to take credit for things that they are merely part of but have nothing to do in particular? 
  • Do you agree with Kailash Kher's statement that having actors perform for singing concerts sends a wrong message internationally? 

Comments

KSHITIJ SHAH AMANORA PUBLIC SCHOOL AMANORA PUBLI

In this case,I don''t agree to Mr.Kher.I suppose he is not synced to the world.Bollywood these days is as popular as Hollywood.People all over the world watch Bollywood movies.Hence,the entire world would be knowing Bollywood stars.Certainly,no one will ask an actor to perform a music contest.I think his mentality differs from the world.

Aikya Oruganti Epistemo Global - Vikas Leadership School

Yes ,they have to show their talent in other ways too !

D. Maithri ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOLARUM

In this case I don''t agree with Mr.kailash kher now a days every Hollywood actors are nowing the Bollywood actors. Like hollywood bollywood is also becoming so famous. The entire world is knowing the names of the Bollywood actors. No one in the world will ask the actors to perform a music competition.

Aditya Gulati MCL SARSWATI BAL MANDIR SCHOOL

Bollywood actors are becoming famous enough to be known by various people in the world.These days Bollywood is as popular as Hollywood.So I think it is not wrong if any actor or actress perform in a live show.Also big companies and industries try to appoint actors to promote their products.Anyways it is a part of their work to do commercials.Not only actors promote products but others celebrities also do.So I think that all of us have to be a little open minded.

Aditya Gulati MCL SARSWATI BAL MANDIR SCHOOL

All of us have to be a little open minded.It is nothing wrong if an actor or actress perform in a live show or promote products.Although it is a part of their work.And not only actors but also other big names promote different product.I think it is it does not send any wrong message internationally if actors perform for singing concerts as most of them are multitalented and can sing very well.

Himanshi Dhawan Saffron Public School

Well, I don''t agree with Mr. Kher. India is gaining stand at the international platform. Be it Japan or USA, Indians are known world-wide for their talent and achievements. And the popularity of Bollywood actors and actress cannot be questioned.

samruddhi lonikar D.A.V Public School, Thane

Bollywood actors are known worldwide. Besides any film industry will have entire information about a particular celebrity, before deciding upon what to offer. But at the same time, the fact that bollywood singers can sing as good as Hollywood ones cannot be denied. Therefore, I think instead of an actor trying to sing, the gig should focus on a professional singer.

shubha tanaya Delhi School of Excellence Attapur

According to me Mr Kailash''s concern is very natural.In India actors always have an upper-hand in all the sectors be it add promotion or being an ambassador.It is very sad that singers, dancers and musicians don''t receive the fame for which they are entitled, opposite is the case in other countries.In India too very talented person must be given a platform to showcase themselves.

shubha tanaya Delhi School of Excellence Attapur

Instead of Sonakshi if a singer matches a singer it would be true musical concert.It would be a delight to watch an Indian singers performing with a foreign singer and to feel the blend of majestic indian music and the contemporary pop singing.

Haya Naved FATHER AGNEL SCHOOL(GAUTAM NAGAR)

I feel that in India movie stars generally are involved in most of the promotions even if the promotional events aren''t related to movies. Obviously it is not wrong because Indians get highly influenced by movie stars but I feel others too should get a chance to things that they have mastered. Like sports events should be promoted by players because that makes more sense.

Haya Naved FATHER AGNEL SCHOOL(GAUTAM NAGAR)

I feel that in India movie stars generally are involved in most of the promotions even if the promotional events aren''t related to movies. Obviously it is not wrong because Indians get highly influenced by movie stars but I feel others too should get a chance to things that they have mastered. Like sports events should be promoted by players because that makes more sense.

Asmita D.A.V Public School, Thane

Actors have a right to everything and other people also have the right, but that does not mean that in every field we should give the chances to actors. Other people like singers, musicians etc should also given a thing to promote. And I don''t agree with Kailash Kher''s statement because it can give a RIGHT message internationally- Unity in diversity of different countries etc. Justin Bieber''s a cool guy, he can manage things efficiently.

Asmita D.A.V Public School, Thane

Actors have a right to everything and other people also have the right, but that does not mean that in every field we should give the chances to actors. Other people like singers, musicians etc should also given a thing to promote. And I don''t agree with Kailash Kher''s statement because it can give a RIGHT message internationally- Unity in diversity of different countries etc. Justin Bieber''s a cool guy, he can manage things efficiently.

Yasmin Tabbassum SHERWOOD CONVENT SCHOOL(D L F)

Its completely wrong if you say that an ''actor'' and ''singer'' cant share a platform together.For instance many international celebrities share stage with countless actors and singers who don''t belong to their own countries. According to our thinking it only promotes talent and there''s nothing like wrong message internationally.

Ayushi Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

My thoughts are contradictory to Mr. Kailash Kher''s opinion. Indian entertainment is being appreciated worldwide. Why can''t actors perform for singing concerts? Who is he to stop Sonakshi Sinha from performing at Bieber''s concert? Since these celebrities are in the limelight and they are respected by the public, they must take a stand in promoting various campaigns. It''s high time this kind of dogmatism changes!

Akshita Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

Actors should not only promote movies but they should promote hidden talent that is hidden in some personality which no one has seen. I do not agree with Kailash Kher as the actor is getting a lot of opportunities to act in their movie that they want and the story that they want so sometimes they should promote talents of other personalities. From movies we get to know the person in the movie like Poorna. We never knew about the first young girl who climbed Mount Everest at the age of 13

Akshita Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

but movies helped us to know who is Poorna, where is she from and all about her. It is not wrong on part of the actors to take credit for things that they are merely part as they helping to promote their talent and convey it to people who do not know about them. I do not agree with the statement Kailash Kher made as people come in millions to watch their favourite singers perform like the upcoming tour of Justin Bieber on May 10.

Deepti hegde CLARENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL

i think actors should not just promote movies but also give social messages because many people follow their words and act accordingly. As a public icon they should promote and encourage other things along with movies

Shubham Bansal AMITY SCHOOL (GURGAON SEC_46)

yes . actors are not only in this world. they get credit of the work they haven''t done.

Abhirami Gangadharan AMRITA VIDYALAYAM, PERAMBAVOOR

Even I also think that actors should mainly focus on film industry rather than concerts and advertisements.Singers should be given chance to do concerts not actors.In concerts,the voice matters not the fame.Also in case of advertisements,some people buy items seeing their favorite actor or actress in the advertisement.In many cases,such items were harmful.Either actors should advertise for promising items or they should not do it at all.

Garima Srivastava BAL BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL (ROHINI)

No , not actually . Actors have a huge amount of fan following . Like , If Mr. Shah Rukh Khan gets a new hairstyle , everybody goes crazy about it and adopts the same one . So , if actors promote for a good cause , its not to be questioned about . I believe that if actors promote something , there is more influence over the people .

Salwa Asad BDM International

I absolutely agree with Kailash Kher''s statement. On a platform where an international star like Bieber will be performing, I think it is wise enough to let singers and musicians from our country perform along with him. There''s no harm if an actor sings for a particular movie but when it comes to live performances, I think they should leave the stage and mic to the singers. It is definitely not right to have them promote anything other than movies just to popularize it through their name.

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