Veteran actor Deepak Parashar criticizes declining film quality and unequal industry reforms benefiting top stars over struggling performers.

Veteran actor Deepak Parashar, reflecting on the film industry’s evolution, calls himself "old school" and expresses concern over declining content quality in modern cinema and OTT platforms. Speaking in an interview, he contrasted today’s digital-driven landscape with the glamour of the 1970s, recalling his 1976 Mr. India win. While acknowledging top stars like Deepika Padukone advocating for better work conditions, Parashar noted these reforms primarily benefit established actors, leaving struggling, lesser-known performers largely unaffected. He emphasized that leading stars, who drive box office success, face minimal financial or survival challenges, highlighting a growing disconnect between industry elites and the broader artistic community.