Satyameva Jayate 2 marked Divya Khosla Kumar’s return to acting in a feature film. In the John Abraham starrer, the actress was seen as an intriguing character. Divya Khosla Kumar, who is also a producer and director, has also worked on and in a number of music videos. With the introduction of social media, Divya, who has been in the industry since 2004, has seen a lot of changes around her.
Unlike in the past, when casting directors had to look for talent on the ground, today they are able to find them through social media. As a result, numerous newcomers to show business are arriving from far-flung parts of India. When you ask Divya Khosla Kumar about the shifting trend, she offers her thoughts, adding, “I think the moment is such that it is all about the buzz and projection (of a person on social media),” thankfully or regrettably.
“I honestly don’t know if I’m in for it,” she continues, “since I feel in such instances, the skill may sometimes get buried.” There was a period when jab sirf talent chalta tha was the norm, and it still is. Finally, koi firstly kitna bhi hype ya projection kyu na banaye… as an actor, it is your work that must speak and come across on screen. You may have a large social media following and a large number of followers, but in order to be considered a successful actor, your work must shine and be applauded. If your skill does not shine through, everything will go away after a while. In the end, the game will be won by the player with the most talent.”
