Salman Khan, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, recently spoke up about the current state of Hindi films at a press conference in Mumbai. The actor acknowledged the box office failures of many Bollywood movies in the past year, attributing it to filmmakers not making the correct films.
“I have been saying this for a long time that our Hindi films are not working. Galat picture banaoge toh kaise chalegi (If you make wrong movies, how will they work)? Today filmmakers have a different understanding of India,” Salman said.
He went on to explain that many filmmakers have an inaccurate understanding of the country, believing it to be limited to the areas from Andheri to Colaba. Salman pointed out that Hindustan is far more extensive, and filmmakers need to acknowledge the diversity and complexity of the nation’s regions and cultures.
Salman expressed his hope that his upcoming film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, would be well-received by audiences. Directed by Farhad Samji and produced by Salman Khan Films, the action film features Venkatesh, Jagapathi Babu, Shehnaaz Gill, and Palak Tiwari in supporting roles.
In conclusion, Salman’s words remind us that it is vital for filmmakers to understand India’s diverse cultures and regions to create content that will appeal to audiences. Hopefully, his latest film will be successful, and other filmmakers will take heed of his advice to produce quality movies that accurately represent India’s diversity.
