Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Devoleena Bhattacharjee Rebukes Rohit Roy Over Television Remarks
Rohit Roy said that television is a “dustbin medium.”
He also suggested that film stars usually have more style and class than television actors.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee strongly disagreed with him.
She said television has helped many people build their careers.
Devoleena also criticized Rohit by saying many people know him mainly as Ronit Roy’s brother.
She questioned why he worked in television for years if he thought it was so bad.
She said Bollywood stars also appear on television to promote movies and entertain viewers.
Devoleena explained that television gave her work, respect and a successful career.
She said she will always be proud and thankful to the television industry.
Rohit Roy described television as a “dustbin medium” and said film stars have more style and class than many television actors.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee criticized Roy for disparaging the industry that provided him work and recognition.
She said many people primarily know Rohit as Ronit Roy’s brother and questioned his individual contribution to television.
Devoleena argued that major Bollywood stars regularly use television to promote films, host shows and connect with audiences.
She credited television with giving her work, identity, respect and a career, saying she remains proud of the medium.
- Who
- Actor Rohit Roy made the criticism, and actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee responded.
- What
- A public disagreement emerged over Rohit Roy’s description of television as a “dustbin medium.”
- When
- The comments and response were reported recently; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The exchange was discussed in an interaction with IANS; no further location was specified.
- Why
- Devoleena objected to Rohit’s remarks because she believes television supports actors’ careers and deserves respect.
Television Deserves Respect
Television Lacks Film-Industry Status
Value of television
Television Deserves Respect
Devoleena Bhattacharjee said television is a valuable industry that has given her and others work, recognition and careers.
Television Lacks Film-Industry Status
Rohit Roy called television a “dustbin medium.”
Style and class
Television Deserves Respect
Devoleena rejected the idea that television actors are broadly inferior and pointed to Bollywood stars’ regular participation in television.
Television Lacks Film-Industry Status
Rohit claimed film stars have a level of style and class that is often lacking among television actors.
Rohit Roy’s connection to television
Television Deserves Respect
Devoleena questioned why Rohit worked in television for years if he considered the medium so poor.
Television Lacks Film-Industry Status
Rohit’s reported comments criticized television despite his own long association with the medium.
- Initial remark
- Rohit Roy labelled television a “dustbin medium.”
- Devoleena’s response
- She accused Rohit of demeaning the industry that helped provide his work.
- Rohit’s family reference
- Devoleena said many people know him as Ronit Roy’s brother.
- Devoleena’s breakthrough role
- She rose to fame as Gopi Bahu in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.
- Television’s role for Devoleena
- She said it gave her work, identity, respect and a career.
- Bollywood’s television presence
- Devoleena said major Bollywood stars use television to promote films, host reality shows and connect with audiences.
- Recent appearances
- Devoleena was last seen in Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya and made a special appearance on Laughter Chefs 2.