Veteran actor Paintal recently poked fun at the modern fixation on social media followers, highlighting how the emphasis on numbers often overshadows genuine talent in the entertainment industry today. In a lighthearted video shared by actor Manmeet Singh on social media, Paintal humorously suggests that having a large following on platforms like Instagram seems to define one’s status as an actor.
Paintal playfully implies that in today’s world, social media presence holds more weight than acting skills or real-life connections, indicating a shift in priorities within the industry. The exchange between Manmeet and Paintal humorously underscores the evolving dynamics where online popularity sometimes takes precedence over traditional measures of talent and experience.
The video conversation concludes with Paintal whimsically advising Manmeet to focus on increasing his followers rather than honing his acting abilities, adding a touch of satire to the discussion on the changing landscape of fame and recognition. Paintal, a seasoned actor with a career spanning over five decades and now in his late 70s, has been a part of iconic films like “Sholay,” “Namak Halaal,” and “Satte Pe Satta.”
