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‘Followers can be bought’: Prince Narula questions social media’s growing role in casting
Updated On: 11 August, 2026 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prince Narula says the entertainment industry has changed, with social media numbers increasingly influencing casting decisions. He believes actors who spend their time rehearsing and improving their craft can be overlooked simply because they do not have a large Instagram following

Prince Narula. Pic via Instagram
In an entertainment industry increasingly ruled by likes, views and follower counts, Prince Narula believes genuine talent is sometimes getting pushed to the sidelines. The actor and reality-show winner has called out the growing influence of social media on casting, arguing that an actor’s Instagram following can now matter more than their ability to perform.
Prince Narula says numbers get opportunities today
While previously reflecting on his journey, Prince had revealed that music has taken precedence over acting in recent years and that he now focuses on music, positivity, and creating meaningful content, especially after embracing fatherhood.


