Bollywood needs introspection, can do away with victim mindset : Prasoon Joshi

New Delhi : 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.

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.

Audience has the power to reject vulgarity on OTT, says Prasoon Joshi

Prasoon Joshi opened up about vulgarity in songs and OTT shows on Day 2 of Sahitya AajTak 2022 in New Delhi. He said that listeners can change the situation by using their power to reject.

In Short

· Prasoon Joshi opened up about vulgarity in songs and OTT shows on Day 2 of Sahitya AajTak 2022.

· He said that listeners can change the situation by using their power to reject.

· Prasoon Joshi has been the Chairperson of the CBFC since 2017.

Prasoon Joshi is widely regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s finest lyricists. He is loved by many because of his command on the language and outspoken nature. During Sahitya AajTak 2022, he said that the audience can compel creators to come up with quality content by rejecting anything that is ‘cheap’ or ‘vulgar’ He further asked viewers to make an ‘informed choice’ while deciding what to watch on OTT platforms.

‘LISTENERS HAVE POWER TO REJECT’

Prasoon Joshi, who has been serving as the Chairperson of the Central Board Of Film Certification since 2017, feels that the audience can improve the quality of songs and shows produced by content creators by rejecting anything that is not appropriate.

“I love my language. This prevents me from writing vulgar stuff. I feel the language used should never be lazy. That said, this is not a one-way street. The responsibility does not fall on any one person alone. It is ultimately the audience that listens.

The listeners have the power to reject. They can make an informed choice. This applies all the more to OTT,” he said.

ABOUT PRASOON JOSHI

Prasoon Joshi rose to fame with Rajkumar Santoshi’s Lajja and did not have to look back after that. From Fanaa to Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par to Black, Delhi 6 to Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Prasoon Joshi’s filmography is dotted with illustrious and highly acclaimed films.

This illustrious list of achievements helped Prasoon Joshi become the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) Chief. He took over from Pahlaj Nihalani in 2017.

About Sahitya Aajtak

A confluence of various literature forms – poetry, prose, music and drama – the festival is a part of Aaj Tak’s endeavour to highlight the importance of art and literature in today’s era. The fest brings together a diverse mix of marquee writers, scholars, authors, musicians, actors, columnists, business leaders, poets and theatre artists, who have made their mark across audiences with their work over the years.

They will unite again on a single platform to express their views openly and engage in meaningful dialogues about the nature of art, culture and literature in the world, and the indelible imprint they leave on the minds and hearts of people.