India, Sept. 12 -- Actor Rohit Roy began his career on television and has since become known for shows such as Swabhimaan and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. He also starred in films such as Fashion, Shootout at Lokhandawala, and more. Having worked in both mediums, the actor recently called TV a 'dustbin medium' and said films are for 'posterity'.

On the Kindle Cast YouTube channel, Rohit was asked if the TV industry has become more professional, but has less devotion to the craft now. He said, "This question has been asked of me several times, and I sometimes feel that I shouldn't come across as ungrateful. But, television is a dustbin medium. You watch it today, it's like yesterday's newspaper. Tomorrow, you forget about it. So, in India,...