Bollywood retiring?
In the wake of the Taj mayhem by terrorists from Pakistan, not less than 17 titles have been registered on the terror attack. Does it not show that Bollywood is going bankrupt in terms of content for its films?
RAMGOPAL VERMA is one of the luckiest directors, of course at the cost of a chief minister, to have a glimpse of the Taj hotel after the attack. Along with Vilsarao Deshmukh, Ramgopal was also condemned for his gatecrash. Though Ramu kept denying the allegations about nurturing any idea of making a film on the incident, yet it is a fact that Bollywood barons are toying with the idea to coin the issue.
The recent registration for proposed film titles at the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPAA) is evidence of the fact. There are around 17 titles, revolving around the Taj attack that has been registered. While condemning Ramu, there were some from the film fraternity too.
With things as they are, it seems Bollywood has gone bankrupt in terms of content. It’s not that the industry lacks talent, but it’s the system that makes it difficult for the right people to come to the fore. At times we do come across some good films but most of them are made by not so known directors. They had to fight a battle to sell their idea. Bollywood churns out around 200 films a year but only a couple of them get noticed and hardly a few are hits. If we look at the recent films made by Bollywood’s great directors we will only be disappointed to learn that most of them were big flops.
Their focus seems to be diverted towards mega budget sets, thrilling action and stardom. Unfortunately, despite their Herculean effort, Bollywood is still unable to make its mark in the global arena.
Bollywood has a weird concept of stardom. Actors and directors spend crores to launch their off springs to become a star, no matter even if people do not like them. It has become near impossible for an outsider to prove his mettle in the industry. A good script needs a producer to finance; a producer needs an item or spice in the film to earn back the money. The audience has no option except to see, not only to see but also to take the blame of being spice seekers. Directors are often seen saying that it’s the public demand that makes them do such films, but audiences have always liked good films,
Bollywood needs a revamp. Instead of being lavish on sets and actors, directors and producers must search for good stories and scripts. Instead of putting mammoth amount to stars, some more money should be invested on writers and script writers. There are a number of untold stories apart from the Taj incident. Let fresh minds come to the fore.
.hey Riyaz,
this time i agree to you totally,bollywood has now become a place of remakes or inspirations whether its an incident or a book.today a director doesn't want to be a showman he only wants to make money only. nice initiation.
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