IN THIS ARTICLE
Subhash Ghai Stated: It is Important to Honor Writers in Filmmaking, Which is Lacking in the Current Film Industry
According to the http://www.pinkvilla.com
In a recent interview with Komal Nahata for his show Game Changer, Bollywood’s Showman Subhash Ghai emphasized the importance of writers in filmmaking. He expressed his concerns about how, instead of integrating actors into the film’s flow, their talents are now bought and sold, which he believes is damaging to the film industry.
During the interview, Subhash Ghai discussed his filmmaking process in detail. He acknowledged that the current state of Bollywood is not very promising, with even large-budget films failing to succeed, or their marketing strategies falling short. He shared his views on various aspects of filmmaking and highlighted the differences between the current film industry and the one he worked in.
Subhash Ghai, one of the top directors of the 1980s, has directed 18 films in Bollywood, out of which 15 were superhits. Even today, his films like Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar, Taal, and Pardes continue to be enjoyed by audiences on television. In the interview, he shared his thoughts about his success and unique filmmaking style.
When it came to filmmaking, Subhash Ghai stressed the importance of every contributor. He said, “In my films, I gave equal importance to everyone, whether they were the lightman, choreographer, composer, lyricist, or writer. I always made sure to include everyone in the process. I wanted every artist to feel that the film belonged to them.” He added that it was crucial to involve them emotionally as well, ensuring that they were not just working for monetary compensation but were part of the collaborative effort. This, he believes, creates a truly collaborative art form.
Also looks
He emphasized that in filmmaking, writers should be given the respect they deserve, something that was not given in the past and still isn’t. He mentioned that in his projects, he never shot or included any scene without the writer’s approval. In fact, the names of the lyricists and screenwriters were always mentioned on the posters of his films. However, he pointed out that today, writers’ names are often unknown to the public, which is a significant shift.
Subhash Ghai also spoke about the importance of lyricists in his films, citing the work of Anand Bakshi, who wrote the songs for many of his films. He said, “The composer is just as important as the lyricist in a film. I would always make sure to share the full script with them and discuss each scene thoroughly before working on the songs. This made every song in my films a part of the narrative, with words closely connected to the story.”
However, he expressed concern that these practices are missing today. Producers now send songs to lyricists over WhatsApp without meeting them or discussing the creative aspects. He noted that many artists are now limited to just doing their jobs and are not involved in the creative process or treated with respect. As a result, he believes there is an increasing artificiality in today’s films.
