If everyone is supposed to be colour blind now when it comes to race, would it matter if there were no black actors on TV?
Then TV would not be representative of society would it ? Would it matter if there were no smokers, no-one who liked a drink, no-one who ever swore, no gay characters ? Viewers would say it just wasn't realistic. I think in that sense EastEnders is far more representative than Coronation Street which still lives in a bit of a 1960s time warp.Lenny Henry is working closely with the BBC on diversity issues - his view is you don't cast actors because they're black, you cast them for the part (and obviously their acting ability as well).
She tends to come across on screen as very simpering, with very little screen presence. Hardly the makings of a lead character, unless that calls for a very simpering role, with very little screen presence.
Her part in 'In The Club' you sum up nicely there. No need for her to be in the show really. Although for the part she plays in that show, she may have been rehearsing in Derby Boots from what another poster says!
Maybe people should post about her on the 'not nice celebrities' thread!
If she honestly thinks she will have more luck in America at her age and given her ethnicity, she's a little delusional. Perhaps she's not as talented as she thinks she is, perhaps she should put her money where her mouth is and produce a project for herself, perhaps she should realise she's not Helen Mirren or Jessica Brown Findlay, perhaps she should realise Adele Da Silva who is much younger and more attractive, as well as Roxanne Pallett, both thought they'd get top roles in Hollywood and ended up doing cheap horror B movies before having to come back home. Nikki Sanderson left Corrie and went to Hollywood, same deal, horror B movies, came back to do soaps. They were all much younger and potentially better long term investments seeing as how Jessica Alba and Megan Foxx both have got fairly steady work based more on their looks than talent. Even Halle Berry has been reduced to doing TV work despite having an Oscar on her resume. She's not Meryl Streep by any stretch of the imagination. As for being discriminated against, The Indian Doctor was a BBC period drama, The Kumars at Number 42 and Goodness Gracious Me were successful... Sanjeev Baskhar has proven his talents in both drama and comedy, he's also wrote for himself, as has Meera Syal. Both are all round talents. I don't see or hear them complaining because real talent speaks for itself and they've received awards and honors for their work.
She will go, she will fail. If even Game Of Thrones, which films mostly in Europe, won't throw her a role then there is no chance Hollywood will.
Wasn't there a showbiz saying ''Don't work with children, animals or Denholm Elliott because they will steal every scene'' ? Certainly true in his case.
I believe the quote comes from Gabriel Byrne, who starred in the 1985 film Defence of the Realm and was passed over for the Best Actor in a Leading Role BAFTA, but the Supporting Actor BAFTA went to Denholm Elliott, hence Byrne's comment.
I've never liked Shobna Gulati, she takes herself oh-so-seriously and has always come across as an arrogant naricissist.
Sorry to burst your bubble, Shobna, but the reason you can't find work has nothing whatsoever to do with your skin colour. You are a terrible, terrible actress.
Nice to know I'm not the only one who thinks that - she's the very definition of 'if she was chocolate she'd eat herself'.
I recall her once talking about her stint in Paris working as a model, I waited patiently for the punchline but it never came.
She needs to get the chip of her shoulder. I remember her complaining she got picked on at Manchester airport to get frisked because she is not white. Got news for you dear I'm Celtic pale, an OAP and get frisked every BL**dy time. More a case of "Don't you know who I am" Methinks. I worked with a very academic British Asian girl who got where she got by being good at her job,very bright and charming and claimed never to have experienced racism. I suspect she was very lucky but a positive outlook an lack of sloping shoulder made her a sure bet for success. It's very important that non white Brits are seen in all occupations and refect the population. There should always be non white police,teachersetc sect in evidence and roles on TV and cinema should reflect today's society. When my son graduated , the majority of his fellow students were not white...the majority of successful scientists, computer scientists and matheticians in his year were British Asian and Black.
Like others I suspect Shobna just isn't talented enough..she's no female Idris and her whining does not endear her to anyone. She comes across as a difficult character who wouldn't be easy to work ..true or not.
Shobna made this shock revelation on yesterday's "Wright Stuff". She said, and I quote:
"I have to say I'm 48 years old and have I had a lead part in a drama yet on British television? No. With 25 years of being an actor, that's a long time. So I'm going to America."
Shobna thinks she's been discriminated against because of her colour (it was a discussion about ethnicity in TV).
Has she got a point? Or has she got some nerve to think she's entitled to a lead part on British TV? What do you think?
I personally am willing to bet there are more reasons to her wanting to move than she wants the public to know about....
I think she had a point. An average minority actor can go to the US and land a co-lead staring role, yet must be of exceptional calibre to even get a look-in in Britain.
I think she had a point. An average minority actor can go to the US and land a co-lead staring role, yet must be of exceptional calibre to even get a look-in in Britain.
Everyone's dream must surely be to feature in a 'movie' shown 15 times a week on True Movies!
Archie Punjabi and Parminder Nagra are not to be ignored but the reality is they are talented actresses. Shobna Gulati is the sweat in their footwear in terms of talent. In blunt terms, she couldn't fill their shoes.
Archie Punjabi and Parminder Nagra are not to be ignored but the reality is they are talented actresses. Shobna Gulati is the sweat in their footwear in terms of talent. In blunt terms, she couldn't fill their shoes.
I've never heard of any of these people, and as for racism, my father once didn't give a black person a job after interviewing her and she stood up and shouted that he didn't give it to her because he was a racist, and he told her that her color was of no importance whatsoever but her lack of qualifications for the job was. If you haven't got it, going to a different country won't help.
She's not a very versatile actor and she's also not very attractive if I'm honest, which is why I think she'll never be given a lead. Is this right?
If she can't act the part, then yes. If it's her looks then, no. I think that is the way that the industry she's in works though, unfortunately.
It's hard to make personal comments, but I tend to agree with this. I think she is more likely to be a supporting character actress than a lead. It shouldn't matter, but I suspect her given name doesn't help too much either. Shobna.
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Then TV would not be representative of society would it ? Would it matter if there were no smokers, no-one who liked a drink, no-one who ever swore, no gay characters ? Viewers would say it just wasn't realistic. I think in that sense EastEnders is far more representative than Coronation Street which still lives in a bit of a 1960s time warp.Lenny Henry is working closely with the BBC on diversity issues - his view is you don't cast actors because they're black, you cast them for the part (and obviously their acting ability as well).
Her part in 'In The Club' you sum up nicely there. No need for her to be in the show really. Although for the part she plays in that show, she may have been rehearsing in Derby Boots from what another poster says!
Maybe people should post about her on the 'not nice celebrities' thread!
She will go, she will fail. If even Game Of Thrones, which films mostly in Europe, won't throw her a role then there is no chance Hollywood will.
I believe the quote comes from Gabriel Byrne, who starred in the 1985 film Defence of the Realm and was passed over for the Best Actor in a Leading Role BAFTA, but the Supporting Actor BAFTA went to Denholm Elliott, hence Byrne's comment.
There are many more actors than leading roles available.
Therefore many, many actors will never get leading roles. Simple.
And that is that.
Nice to know I'm not the only one who thinks that - she's the very definition of 'if she was chocolate she'd eat herself'.
I recall her once talking about her stint in Paris working as a model, I waited patiently for the punchline but it never came.
I'd say you sum it up rather well. Sadly, Matthew Wright didn't have the guts to say it to her face.
Certainly not a right.
Like others I suspect Shobna just isn't talented enough..she's no female Idris and her whining does not endear her to anyone. She comes across as a difficult character who wouldn't be easy to work ..true or not.
I personally am willing to bet there are more reasons to her wanting to move than she wants the public to know about....
If she can't act the part, then yes. If it's her looks then, no. I think that is the way that the industry she's in works though, unfortunately.
Do tell...
Everyone's dream must surely be to feature in a 'movie' shown 15 times a week on True Movies!
She's not crtap. She's just not leading actor material.
I've never heard of any of these people, and as for racism, my father once didn't give a black person a job after interviewing her and she stood up and shouted that he didn't give it to her because he was a racist, and he told her that her color was of no importance whatsoever but her lack of qualifications for the job was. If you haven't got it, going to a different country won't help.
It's hard to make personal comments, but I tend to agree with this. I think she is more likely to be a supporting character actress than a lead. It shouldn't matter, but I suspect her given name doesn't help too much either. Shobna.
Not so much Hedda Gablar, more Hedda Gobbler if you get my drift.
You're probably right. It's just hot air and attention seeking for a lot of them
I'm sure if she does end up going to America and ultimately fails, no doubt she'll be back soon after signing up for all these 'quick cash' shows.
Very funny!!