Prasoon Joshi says Bollywood needs introspection, can do away with victim mindset
Speaking during Sahitya AajTak 2022, Prasoon Joshi said that Bollywood needs to reconnect with its roots. He said that the industry is currently in a bubble.
City Air News
Nov 20, 2022 10:42
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In Short
• Speaking during Sahitya AajTak 2022, Prasoon Joshi said that Bollywood needs to reconnect with its roots.
• He said that the industry is currently in a bubble.
• Prasoon Joshi has been the CBFC Chairperson since 2017.
Prasoon Joshi is considered to be one of Hindi cinema's finest lyricists. He is loved by many because of his command over the language and bold nature. On Day 2 of Sahitya AajTak 2022, the celebrated writer opened up about the lacklustre response to big-ticket Bollywood films and said that the industry is no longer connected to its roots. He further said it is time for them to introspect.
'BOLLYWOOD IS CUT OFF FROM ITS ROOTS'
The lacklustre response to biggies such as Shamshera and Laal Singh Chaddha has resulted in a perception that Bollywood is losing its charm. Prasoon Joshi agrees with this school of thought. He said that Bollywood is in a bubble and has lost touch with its roots.
"There was a time when Bollywood films had stories taken from literature and mythology. These tales were connected to their roots. Then, at some point, Bollywood became self-congratulatory and went into a bubble. There are mainly only people from Mumbai here. Many have never seen a farmer in real life. But then they try to show farmers in films. They are cut off from their roots. There is a need to do some introspection. It needs to do away with the victim mindset", he said.
