Mumbai: Actress Roma Navani, who is currently winning appreciation for her performance in the play Patte Khul Gaye alongside veteran actor Rakesh Bedi and is known for television shows like Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan and Kumkum Bhagya, believes that success in the entertainment industry has never followed a set pattern. Having worked across theatre, television and digital platforms for over two decades, she says experience has taught her that no one can truly predict what will resonate with audiences.
Speaking about whether there is any formula that guarantees a successful project, Roma says the entertainment industry has always been full of surprises.
“There is no fixed formula for success in this industry. You can have an excellent script, an incredible cast and a hardworking team, but the final verdict always lies with the audience. They are the ones who decide whether a story connects with them or not,” she says.
The actress feels that today’s viewers are far more informed and have endless entertainment options at their fingertips, making the competition even tougher.
“Audiences today know exactly what they want to watch. They have countless choices and can instantly move on if something doesn’t engage them. As actors and creators, all we can do is work with honesty, sincerity and passion. Sometimes a project performs far beyond expectations, while at other times something you deeply believe in may not receive the response you hoped for. That uncertainty is what keeps this profession exciting,” she adds.
Reacting to the recent suspension of the television TRP rating system, Roma says ratings continue to play an important role in understanding audience preferences but believes they should never become the sole benchmark for judging a show’s worth.
“Ratings definitely have their place because they help the industry understand what viewers are watching. However, I don’t think the quality or success of a show should be measured only through numbers. Television is a collaborative effort where hundreds of people work tirelessly behind the scenes, and many shows create an impact that cannot always be reflected through ratings alone,” she explains.
She further emphasizes that any system used to evaluate television viewership should be transparent and fair for everyone involved.
