NEW DELHI:
In his four-decade long career, director Mahesh Bhatt has never shied away from giving chance to fresh talent in his films — whether it was Anupam Kher in Saaransh, Rahul Roy in Aashiqui, or Sunny Leone in Jism 2. The film-maker says he doesn’t see any risk in investing in newcomers.
“Film-making is all about ideas. And if you have a unique story idea, it will get positive responses, irrespective of the star cast of the film,” Bhatt said in an email interview with IANS .
“The way I perceive it, investing in newcomers is not a risk. They are the future of our industry and if we can sell a unique idea along with their talent, there is no question of the movie not performing well,” he added.
After wielding the megaphone for iconic films like Arth, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin and Murder, Bhatt has moved away from direction to pave way for new and budding directors.
“Every film-maker has his unique style of directing and as easy as it is for audiences to get accustomed to his style, it is equally easy for them to get weary of it. The industry is evolving and we need fresh and young talent who relate to today’s fast moving times,” he said.
The 63-year-old, who now mostly oversees the production department of his banner Vishesh Films, feels youngsters bring fresh perspectives and ideas in the style of film-making.
“Youth today has the thirst to sell movies with fresh ideas, technical know-how and they bring their fresh perspectives and ideas in their style of film-making. So, we should give newcomers more opportunities to present their ideas,” he said.
Bhatt has tried to make films which are different from Bollywood’s typical masala potboilers. The film-maker says he always tries to create something, which reflects a current scenario.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 11th, 2012.
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