On the challenges and criticisms faced by the new generation of actors in Bollywood: ‘I think the audience is disappointed …’. – The Times of India

Palak Tiwari, acting in the horror-comedy ‘The Bhootni’, discusses the challenges faced by young actors in Bollywood, which highlights the industry’s ability for development and optimism for the future. She reflects learning from Salman Khan and shows his growth in his new film as an actor. ‘The Bhootni’ was released on 18 April 2025.

Palak Tiwari, who acts in horror-comedy with Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy GhostToday, Bollywood shared his views on the pressure and uncertainty faced by young actors in Bollywood. He opened about his journey and remained optimistic, assuming that the best is yet to come to him.
Facing strict criticism
Palak Tiwari accepted uncertainty in Bollywood but expressed strong confidence in his generation’s ability. He feels that, while the young actors may take longer to win the audience than the previous generations, the passion for cinema between today’s actors and filmmakers is equally deep. They believe that when young actors may take longer to achieve success than previous generations, they shares equal aspirations and obsessions for cinema, they will reach their respectives.
Palak Tiwari reflects the harsh criticism faced by the new-age actors, which accepts the frustration felt by both the audience and the artists. While the response can be difficult, she understands frustration and believes that actors like the audience are also working hard to meet expectations.
Learn from Salman Khan
Palak Tiwari reflects how his approach to choose the roles has developed. In her early days, she was just eager to pay attention and was grateful to her first film with Salman Khan. He feels that it was a valuable learning experience, teaching him what really a successful actor means.

Palak Tiwari spoke to Salman Khan excessively, praised the morality of his work and learned the valuable lessons from him. She considers her first film Amulya and something like doing something and she will take with her throughout her career.
In his second film, Bhootni, Palak Tiwari focuses on showing his growth as an actor. She wanted to demonstrate how much she developed and sought an opportunity to pay attention to her progress and to be recognized. Working with Siddhant Sachdev helped him achieve it.
Optimism for the future of Bollywood
Palak Tiwari expresses optimism for 2025, assuming that it would be a great year for cinema and industry. She throws light on the fact that Bollywood still has unused ability, and despite its rich heritage, a new age of Bollywood is emerging and will get the right place.

Palak Tiwari is eager to detect a wide range of roles as a new artist. With a passion for diverse work, she expresses her readiness to take on any occasion, saying that she is available for what she is available for her. She is open to all types of projects and what lies further.
Palak Tiwari, Sanjay Dutt, and Bhootni starring Mouni Roy, are set to release on April 18, 2025.