The “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” actress said filmmaking today has undergone a huge change, with no space for subtlety or even shame.
“Unfortunately, the demand from a filmmaker is very different today than it was at that time. Filmmakers at that time didn’t do business, they created art. Today it is business, all about numbers. Everything is thrown at your face.
“People have forgotten subtlety, open display of affection is considered smart. All that definition has changed. Aur sharam naam ki toh koi cheez he Nahi hai.”
Jaya also pointed out that Bollywood films have increasingly started to ape west and do not look Indian anymore.
“How many characters today in our cinema, whether men, or women, represent our country? They could be from anywhere in the world. They don’t look Indian.
“If you see an English film, the way they speak, their mannerism, everything is so different from the American culture. But in our movies, I mean… I miss that (old era).”
The actress was, however, all praise for movies like “Aligarh” and “Masaan”, which she said narrated true stories of India.
Jaya said if directors focus more on the content, their films will be recognised.
“The most important thing is, what a filmmaker wants. Does he want to tell a story, or exhibit stars? The minute you start overloading your film with big names so that you get good opening, then it is a problem.
“But, if a filmmaker wants to tell a story, and decides to take actors, even who are not known, within a certain budget, it will get the recognition, the results.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:idiva.com)
