Close X
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Emphasis On Opening Weekend Biz Damaging Art Of Cinema: Swara Bhasker

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Feb, 2019 12:39 AM

    Actress Swara Bhasker says the constant emphasis on a films box office collection is damaging the art of cinema.


    "The whole system of emphasising the opening weekend business of a film is damaging the art of cinema. I believe there is no connection between the box office collection and the value of a film or to the artistic part of it," Swara said during a session at ActFest here on Saturday.


    "I understand that cinema is an art that involves a huge amount of finance and it demands a steady economy... But the business part of a film should not overpower the core of a cinema -- storytelling," the actress said.


    The "Veere Di Wedding" star continued: "Some of the cult films were flops at the box office when they were released. Now, when we revisit those films, we call them classics. I think this system needs to be changed."


    Swara expressed her views during a session with filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta along with film critics like Rajeev Masand.


    ActFest is being organised by the CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes' Association). The two-day festival features popular artists participating in discussions, conducting workshops or giving lectures on various aspects of the art. The event, which started on Friday, is conceived and designed by The 48 Hour Film Project, India.


    Talking about how film critics' opinions played a part in her journey, Swara said: "I am grateful to critics because I started my career with small independent films. And when I played some of the pivotal roles like the one in ‘Tanu Weds Manu' even though that wasn't a lead role, critics repeatedly mentioned my performance and according to them I was good."


    The actress feels "somewhere positive reviews helped me to gain visibility".

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Ranveer Singh Loves What His Wife, Deepika Padukone Cooks For Him

    B-town’s favourite couple have just been pouring their hearts out for each other since the day they got married. Ranveer Singh loves that his wife, Deepika Padukone is so ‘Gharelu’.

    Ranveer Singh Loves What His Wife, Deepika Padukone Cooks For Him

    Sridevi Death Anniversary: Janhvi, Khushi, Boney Kapoor To Attend Puja In Chennai

    Sridevi Death Anniversary: Janhvi, Khushi, Boney Kapoor To Attend Puja In Chennai
    According to a new report, Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor will attend a puja on February 14 at Sridevi’s Chennai home, ahead of her first death anniversary.

    Sridevi Death Anniversary: Janhvi, Khushi, Boney Kapoor To Attend Puja In Chennai

    PHOTOS: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Madame Tussauds Wax Museum In New York

    Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra has unveiled her wax figure in Madame Tussauds here and says it will be followed by a launch in three other countries.

    PHOTOS: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Madame Tussauds Wax Museum In New York

    Sonu Sood Pens Emotional Note For Late Father

    Sonu Sood Pens Emotional Note For Late Father
    Actor Sonu Sood has penned an emotional note on his father Shakti Sood's second death anniversary, thanking him for inspiring him to be helpful to others.

    Sonu Sood Pens Emotional Note For Late Father

    Prep For ‘Panipat’: Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Off To Jaipur

    Actors, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are preparing for battle for their upcoming Indian historical period-drama film, ‘Panipat’.

    Prep For ‘Panipat’: Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Off To Jaipur

    Shatrughan Sinha Defends Controversial #MeToo Comments With More Of The Same

    Shatrughan Sinha Defends Controversial #MeToo Comments With More Of The Same
    In his defense, Shatrughan Sinha said his household is dominated by two strong women figures - his actress-daughter Sonakshi and wife Poonam Sinha

    Shatrughan Sinha Defends Controversial #MeToo Comments With More Of The Same