Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Hansal Mehta, known for his recent web series ‘Lootere’, has spoken out about the film industry’s excessive focus on box office figures. Talking to sources, Mehta revealed that this fixation existed long before he directed his first mainstream movie and has persisted unchanged over the years.
Mehta emphasized his indifference towards box office numbers, asserting that he prioritizes staying within the budget to avoid financial risks. He criticized the industry’s obsession with these figures, denouncing them as an inadequate measure of artistic merit and a means to mask mediocrity.
Regarding his recent collaboration on ‘Lootere’, a survival thriller released on March 22, Mehta highlighted the talents of its cast, including Rajat Kapoor and Amruta Khanvilkar. Additionally, he teased an upcoming project with Kareena Kapoor Khan, suggesting it could be her finest work yet, although details remain undisclosed.
Mehta’s comments shed light on the industry’s ongoing debate about the relevance of box office success versus artistic integrity, emphasizing the need for a more balanced approach to evaluating film quality.
