“Good because there is more business, more opportunities for the talent and more variety for the audience. And bad because it is also making this profession seem easy and anyone’s cup of tea, which in the process is increasing the volume of sub-par material across platforms. Everyone has an artistic streak but like any other profession, it has to be developed and the base has to be made stronger. It is important to treat this profession with respect and work on your craft with the right practice and training. Another flip side is also that it is reducing the attention span and increasing the competition – which makes it difficult for good material to find ground in the market. Digitalization of the entertainment industry is here to stay and it’s the collective responsibility of artists and audiences to create and consume quality craft,” he says.
The pace of working is very fast in all industries including entertainment and that is somewhere causing the unsaid mental fatigue. Ranaksh feels that is how life in general has become in the cities.
“An increase in opportunities means an increase in competition. Parallelly, the human race has become ambitious and passionate to realise their potential. That’s a good thing, right? The problem happens when one lacks clarity and gets overwhelmed. It is important to be balanced, whether it is about the amount of work you take on or the way you work,” he says.
On whether he has faced mental fatigue or not and how he manages the scenario personally, the actor adds, “I think one has to draw the line when it comes to stretching oneself mentally and physically. If you do the work you love doing, it won’t cause mental fatigue. If you find value in what you are investing time in, you won’t feel tired but at the same time, realising the importance of mental and physical health and not losing yourself in the process of doing anything is very important. Accepting it to begin with and taking action at the right time is crucial. That’s how I function.”
Having said that, yes, I’ve seen a lot of people struggling for me-time when their work took over their home. Life as we know has changed overnight and it was a major shift in the work culture and team culture. It took some time but conscious actions have been taken by individuals and companies to ensure that doesn’t happen,” he ends.
