Naseeruddin Shah believes Bollywood has “no substance”
Famous veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah recently expressed to PTI his dissatisfaction with the current condition of Hindi cinema and his worries about the dearth of depth in modern Bollywood productions. The actor, who is well-known for his powerful body of work, expressed his views at a gathering and emphasized the need for a change in the way that the film business approaches its work.
Despite commemorating the centennial of Hindi cinema, Shah, a pillar in the Indian film industry, observed that the business appeared to be caught in a never-ending loop. The actor, who is 73 years old, said, “I’m really disappointed.” I no longer watch Hindi movies because I find them to be so terrible. He also criticized the storytelling’s lack of creativity and diversity, saying that directors appeared to be producing the same formulaic films over and over again.
The seasoned actor claims that the main reason Hindi films are so well-liked throughout the world is the bond that Indians living outside have with their culture and country of origin. Shah, however, voiced fear that consumers in India and around the world will eventually become weary of the same old material if the industry keeps going in the same direction without making significant changes.
Shah emphasized the necessity for substance in film, drawing a comparison between Hindi films and the popular enthusiasm for Hindustani cuisine. “Hindustani food is loved everywhere because it has substance,” the speaker said. What content are Hindi movies made of? Indeed, they are under constant observation. “How exotic, how Indian, how colorful,” they exclaim. They won’t be able to take it anymore since it lacks substance.
Shah expressed dissatisfaction with the current status of Hindi cinema, but he did concede that there is potential if producers change their emphasis from only making money. “Because the films that are being watched by thousands will keep being produced and people will keep watching them, God knows till when,” he said, expressing skepticism about the viability of such a transition.
Shah emphasized the value of accurately portraying modern reality to filmmakers who were interested in making more meaningful films. “So those who want to make serious films, it’s their responsibility to show today’s reality and in such a way that they don’t get a fatwa or ED doesn’t come knocking on their doors,” he said, urging them to depict today’s realities without fear of reaction or legal ramifications.
The seasoned artist’s frank comments have added to the current conversations around the need for creativity, depth, and a more thoughtful method of storytelling. The content development sector may need to reassess its strategy in order to adapt to changing expectations and preserve its worldwide appeal as audiences change.
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