Gulshan Devaiah recently opened up about quitting a film due to professional misconduct. Furthermore, he spoke about his relationship with his ex-wife, actor Kallirroi Tziafetta, four years after they separated.
What's Happening
- In a conversation with SCREEN Spotlight, Gulshan Devaiah spoke about why he had to decline a project once due to payment issues.
- He said, "I quit a film once because they didn't pay me and behaved very badly with my manager. So, I checked the lapse date in my contract and realized they can't sue me.
- The actor also shed light on his relationship with his ex-wife Kallirroi Tziafetta and how introspection and couples therapy helped them, "A good amount of it came from talking to a trained professional."
When Gulshan Devaiah Spoke About Casting Based On Social Media Followers
Speaking to IANS, he said, “I don't give a sh*t. It's a trend. Is it valid? Does it have any real merit? I don't know.”
His view is simple: follower numbers are just numbers, and he is not convinced they translate to anything meaningful at the box office.
He explained that the people who make casting calls may think it is useful to hire someone based on online popularity, and he is not judging them for it. In fact, Gulshan pointed out that some of these widely followed actors are genuinely good at what they do.
“Everyone should find their own way,” he added, keeping the tone easy and fair.
To make his point, Gulshan Devaiah used himself as an example.
“Now open my social media and see how many followers I have. I don't even have 300K. Yet, I am getting work,” he said. His career, which includes standout roles across mainstream and indie films, is proof enough for him that talent still finds its space.
When asked if he feels the need to play the social media game – reels, trends, and everything in between – Gulshan Devaiah kept it real.
“No, I am not taking that pressure,” he said. For him, staying authentic is non-negotiable. “If I suddenly start changing for social media and become someone else, then I won't be myself. My authentic self — that's what matters to me!”
Gulshan Devaiah has been part of projects like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Ghost Stories, Badhaai Do and Ulajh.
