# Veteran actor says Hindi cinema has lost distinct characters 2026-08-09T10:56:43+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Veteran actor Akhilendra Mishra has said that Hindi cinema has lost the art of creating distinct characters, with roles now resembling one another. Mishra, known for iconic parts in films such as Lagaan, Sarfarosh and Gangajal, told PTI in Lucknow that strong characterisation once made supporting roles live in public memory, regardless of screen time. He criticised the industry for losing regional languages and storytelling rootedness that connect with audiences, noting that Malayalam, Tamil and Bengali cinema are doing better work. Mishra said OTT platforms have brought back meaningful roles and encouraged experimentation, while mainstream Hindi cinema has become repetitive. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Akhilendra Mishra, Bollywood, characterisation, Hindi cinema, OTT platforms, regional cinema Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/veteran-actor-says-hindi-cinema-has-lost-distinct-characters/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/veteran-actor-says-hindi-cinema-has-lost-distinct-characters/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.