India, Oct. 2 -- Everyone agrees that streaming has brought about a change in how actors are viewed and perceived among the masses. Shows like Paatal Lok and Scam 1992 have helped actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Pratik Gandhi become household names. Gajraj Rao, who has worked in both shows and films, feels that web shows have democratised stardom in India, which used to have a big class-divide just three decades ago.

Gajraj Rao equated the film industry to a train while speaking at the recently-concluded FICCI Frames 2026, saying that stars enjoyed much greater privileges in Bollywood in the 90s, while all other actors were just struggling. "Mera isme aisa sochna hai ki 25-30 saal pehle tak industry ek train ke jaisi thi. Isme ek bogey AC 1st...