Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Rohit Roy Defends ‘Dustbin Medium’ Remark Amid Personal Attacks
Rohit Roy called television a “dustbin medium” in an earlier interview.
He says he was talking about the kinds of shows being made, not insulting any particular person.
He believes many shows repeat similar stories and do not show enough creativity.
Roy says some younger actors criticized and threatened him after seeing a headline, without watching the full interview.
He also said he contacted one critic on Instagram.
Roy says he has cared about television for 30 years.
He says he watches streaming shows because he finds some of their content appealing.
He wants people to understand what he meant and bring the argument to an end.
Rohit Roy says younger actors have directed personal attacks and threats at him over his description of television as a “dustbin medium.”
Roy says he was criticizing the quality and repetitive nature of television content, not any actor, director or producer.
He said some critics reacted to a clickbait headline without watching his full interview.
Roy said he contacted one critic on Instagram and wanted to put the controversy to rest.
He said he has supported television for 30 years and believes current programming often lacks creativity.
- Who
- Actor Rohit Roy and younger actors who criticized him.
- What
- Roy says he has faced personal attacks and threats over his description of the television industry as a “dustbin medium.”
- When
- The remark was made in September; Roy discussed the backlash nearly a month later.
- Where
- The original remark was made on the Kindle Cast YouTube channel; Roy discussed the backlash in an interview with ANI.
- Why
- Roy says his remark referred to repetitive, low-quality television content, not specific people.
Roy’s explanation
Critics’ reaction
Meaning of “dustbin medium”
Roy’s explanation
Roy says the phrase criticized repetitive and insufficiently creative television content, not any actor or other individual.
Critics’ reaction
Roy says some younger actors took the remark personally and responded with attacks and threats.
- Original remark
- Roy called television a “dustbin medium” in an interview on the Kindle Cast YouTube channel.
- Roy’s explanation
- He said he was criticizing television content and its lack of creativity, not individuals.
- Reported backlash
- Roy said several younger actors made personal attacks and threats after misunderstanding his remarks.
- Criticism of coverage
- Roy said some critics reacted to a clickbait headline without watching the full interview.
- Direct contact
- Roy said he personally contacted one critic on Instagram.
- Television career
- Roy said he has fought for television for 30 years.