Actor Seema Pahwa hints at quitting films: The condition is very bad
Veteran actor Seema Pahwa recently voiced her concerns about Bollywood's current state and even hinted at the possibility of stepping away from the industry due to the lack of creative opportunities. She pointed out that the industry has become overly commercialised, with businessmen now calling the shots, resulting in diminishing respect and recognition for creative individuals.In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Seema said, 'Mujh lag raha hai bahi jaldi namaste karni padege film industry ki (I think I will have to say goodbye to the industry every soon). The condition is very bad of the industry and in a way, they have murdered creative people in the industry. It has been completely taken over by businessmen. They want to keep this industry alive with their business mind. I don't think, we who have worked for so many years in the industry, can sustain this mindset.'advertisementSeema also highlighted how the industry has moved away from valuing artistry, pointing out that filmmakers now focus more on casting stars for box office success.
'I understand they want to earn money and that's why maybe they don't need people like us. They call us purane log (old fashioned people) and tell us, 'Your thought process is very old.' They argue with us that an actor makes a film work. According to them, only commercial things make a film work,' she said.The actor went on to criticise filmmakers for making Rs 100 crore commercial, formula films again and again despite them not working at the box office. 'If you make good low-budget films, at least 2 out of 5 will work. But they only want to stick to the same old formula that people are rejecting. OTT has its own issues. I have diverted myself to theatre,'Meanwhile, on the work front, Seema will next be seen in 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', alongside Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi.Must Watch
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