Must Read! Hansal Mehta Decries Box Office Obsession, Advocates for Storytelling Integrity in Filmmaking

Director Hansal Mehta criticizes the public's fixation on box office numbers, emphasizing the importance of storytelling over data-driven filmmaking.
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MUMBAI: Renowned director Hansal Mehta recently expressed his dismay at the prevailing obsession with box office numbers among audiences. He disclosed his surprise at encountering discussions about a film's earnings even at social gatherings, highlighting the extent to which box office data has permeated public discourse.

In a candid interview during a year-end roundtable organized by Cinema Express, Mehta reiterated his stance on the 'quest for mass success destroying storytelling.' He emphasized that as a filmmaker, his primary responsibility lies in the creative process rather than fixating on profits. Mehta conveyed his concern about how the industry's increasing preoccupation with box office figures and data is overshadowing the essence of filmmaking.

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Mehta reminisced about the origins of the public's fascination with box office numbers, attributing it to the era of Amitabh Bachchan, who was hailed as a one-man industry. The trend of measuring a film's success by its Friday-Saturday business gained momentum during this time, shifting the focus from traditional measures like silver jubilees and golden jubilees. Mehta stressed that such fixation on numerical data has now become a means of subsistence for those who claim to be critics but lack a genuine understanding of the art form.

Sudip Sharma, co-creator of "Kohrra" and "Paatal Lok," echoed Mehta's sentiments, asserting that data should not be the sole reflection of a film's quality. He drew a parallel with McDonald's being the highest-selling burger globally, despite not necessarily being the best. The discussion emphasized the dichotomy between commercial success and artistic merit in the film industry.

Mehta, known for his recent work on the series "Scoop," and with the upcoming film "The Buckingham Murders" featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, remains a vocal advocate for preserving the integrity of storytelling in an era increasingly dominated by numerical benchmarks.

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Credit: The Indian Express 

    
 

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