(BAY AREA, Calif.) – Bollywood actor Manav Gohil took questions from Bay Area residents and members of the media during a recent appearance, discussing his acting career, creative process, upcoming projects and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry.
One of the questions came from Tri-Valley Weekly, which asked Gohil about concerns among actors in Bollywood as AI technology becomes increasingly capable of recreating people and performances using existing images, video and other content.
Gohil acknowledged that the rapid development of AI makes its future difficult to predict.
“AI is like a 1800 cc bike in a youngster’s hand,” Gohil said. “You don’t know how far and how fast it’s going to go and where it’s going to bang.”
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He said there is growing awareness within the entertainment industry about the technology and suggested that AI may eventually need to be controlled, while acknowledging uncertainty about whether that will be possible. Despite the concerns, Gohil said he remains optimistic about the role of human actors.
“I’m very sure about one thing, that the EQ will never be replaced,” Gohil said. “The need for EQ of a human being will never be replaced by AI.”
Gohil added that he believes the emotional qualities actors bring to their performances will remain important.
“What we can deliver with our eyes and the honest heart, I don’t know how AI will replicate that,” Gohil said.
Beyond AI, Gohil discussed his approach to acting and the importance of preparation. When asked how he immerses himself in different characters, he said his primary focus is the script.
“For an actor to feel comfortable and confident on the floor, I think my only ally would be the script,” Gohil said. “I just befriend the script like nobody’s business. It has to belong to me. Every word has to belong to me.”
Gohil also spoke about his upcoming work, saying he has several projects in the pipeline, including a Netflix show, an Amazon Prime show, a Gujarati film, a Telugu film and a Hindi-English independent production. He also said he was working on a short film titled “Green Card Pending” while in the Bay Area.
The actor described himself as disciplined and said he tries to maintain a simple routine, including going to bed early and waking up early.
Gohil also shared his perspective on rejection, describing it as something that can be used as motivation rather than allowing it to become discouraging.
“The moment I see a failure I grab it and say, okay, I make my springboard and become better tomorrow,” Gohil said.
Throughout the discussion, Gohil emphasized the importance of creativity, discipline and human connection. As AI continues to develop and create new questions for the entertainment industry, he said he remains hopeful that the human qualities of acting will continue to have a place in Bollywood.
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