Senior actors behave badly with their juniors and crew members, says Aspirants fame Naveen Kasturia

Naveen Kasturia shed light on a concerning reality within the film industry—how some senior actors tend to disrespect crew members on set.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | August 29, 2025 10:14 PM IST

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Naveen Kasturia was recently seen in Salakaar

Naveen Kasturia talks about industry practices. (Photo: Naveen Kasturia/Instagram)

If you have watched Pitchers or Aspirants, you will instantly recognise actor Naveen Kasturia. Known for his portrayal of Abhilash Sharma, an IAS officer and District Magistrate of Rampur in Aspirants, and as Naveen Bansal in Pitchers, the actor has built a strong reputation for his relatable and nuanced performances. Recently, he appeared in the JioHotstar series Salakaar alongside Mouni Roy and Mukesh Rishi. In a candid conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Naveen shed light on a concerning reality within the film industry—how some senior actors tend to disrespect crew members on set.

“Sometimes, people in senior positions often disrespect crew members present on set. I feel this happens only in India,” he shared.

The actor explained, “For instance, when you enter many societies in Mumbai, the guard at the gate stands up to greet you. I have never understood this culture. I assume that at some point, someone must have taken offense when a guard didn’t stand, and ever since, it became a norm. People seem to believe that if someone earns less than them, they have the license to treat them badly. This, I feel, is India’s problem.”

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Drawing parallels to the film industry, Naveen Kasturia emphasised how such behavior is especially visible on sets. “On film sets, there are hundreds of people working together. Unfortunately, this hierarchy often leads to crew members being treated poorly. But the same people, when they travel abroad for shoots, realise they can’t mistreat juniors–because that culture doesn’t exist outside India. There, everyone is treated as equals.”

Highlighting the need for change, he added: “I don’t think anyone has the right to mistreat or disrespect another person, no matter their role. Sadly, this happens often on Indian film sets. Respect should be universal–every individual deserves it.”

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