Amol Parashar on Dealing with Rumours: I Don't Get Bothered Until it's Distasteful

Amol Parashar is riding the wave of popularity that followed the release of Gram Chikitsalay season two. The actor, who first captured audiences as Chitvan in the hit series Tripling, has now taken on the role of Dr. Prabhat Sinha, a gentle, rural doctor that has struck a chord with viewers. Parashar says the new character gives him a chance to break free from the fear of monotony that has haunted him for the past decade.

"I have done a lot of work in the last 10 years, but the project that really stands out after Tripling is this one," he told reporters. "My greatest fear is monotony, so I am happy to explore something different.” The actor added that audiences are more concerned with enjoyment than with whether a protagonist is hypermasculine or soft‑spoken, and that the current trend is driven by creators, not viewers.

Dr. Sinha’s portrayal has attracted a wave of fan attention, especially from women, on social media. Parashar explained that while he welcomes the engagement, he is careful about how he responds. “I enjoy the attention as it means my work is resonating. I keep the interaction in public spaces and avoid one‑to‑one DMs to ensure fans feel safe,” he said. “If I start making anyone uncomfortable, they will stop reaching out.”

Despite his success on OTT platforms, Parashar’s film career has stalled. He earned praise for his role as Bhagat Singh in Sardar Udham (2021), yet no big‑screen projects have materialised, a situation he attributes to the COVID‑19 pandemic. “Perception is a big part of our industry. A film release on the big screen would have been a stamp of approval for my presence, but it didn’t happen,” he said. He prefers to wait for quality work rather than take on projects “just for the sake of it.”

With greater visibility come rumours and speculation. Parashar has faced reports of a relationship with actor Konkona Sen‑Sarma, a story that has been amplified by social media. He admitted that earlier in his career he reacted with anger and frustration, but now he trusts “intelligent people” to handle the situation. “It used to happen before too, but it’s just due to social media that the discourse happens more,” he explained, noting that he now approaches rumours with a calm, measured stance.