Rohit Shetty: 17 Hits, No Major Awards; Director Expresses Industry Disappointment

• Rohit Shetty, known for 17 blockbuster films, revealed he hasn't received a single major industry award, surprising fans and insiders.
• His films like 'Golmaal' series, 'Singham', 'Simmba', and 'Sooryavanshi' are celebrated for masala entertainment, action, and comedy, earning massive box office success and audience love.
• Shetty stated audience love is his greatest honor but admitted the lack of awards makes him ponder, also advocating for "Indian Cinema" unity over "Bollywood-Tollywood" division.
• He shared his journey of hard work and struggle, emphasizing that audience reactions like laughter and whistles are his true awards.
• Social media debate ensued, with some attributing awards to 'content-driven' films and others citing 'award politics' for overlooking mass entertainers.

Why It Matters: Rohit Shetty questions industry awards despite 17 blockbusters, sparking debate on mass entertainment recognition.