As a seasoned film connoisseur with decades of movie-watching under my belt, I find myself deeply moved by Hansal Mehta’s refreshing approach to the art of cinema. The Buckingham Murders, starring the captivating Kareena Kapoor Khan, is a testament to his commitment to storytelling over commercial success.
Hansal Mehta’s “The Buckingham Murders,” featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, is currently screening in cinemas but has seen relatively poor ticket sales thus far, raking in just 6 crores over a span of 4 days. In an interview with DNA, the director shared his thoughts on discussions about his film’s earnings, and his response echoes that of any sensible filmmaker.
Mehta stated, “That conversation is oversimplifying things too much. I won’t engage in such an oversimplified discussion. It’s unfair to judge a film based solely on its box office performance and not consider elements like Kareena’s performance or the film’s unique setting.
Hansal Mehta expressed his satisfaction with the response to The Buckingham Murders. He stated, “People may have different opinions, and I might not always agree with them. Sometimes their views might even make me upset. However, it’s great that they’ve watched the film and are discussing it. It’s wonderful that this movie has sparked conversations on various topics, including Kareena as an actor.” At 56 years old, he openly shared these thoughts.
In a nod to both art and commerce, the gripping series “The Buckingham Murders” follows the Broadchurch genre, utilizing English dialogue interspersed with occasional Hindi lines. Although initially trusting its viewers, creator Hansal felt compelled to produce an entirely Hindi-dubbed version due to commercial pressures. It was Ekta Kapoor who persuaded him that given Kareena Kapoor’s popularity, a segment of fans would eagerly watch her, regardless of the new role she portrays.
Consequently, offering a Hindi version enables us to connect with that group of people. That was our reasoning behind doing so. However, the past few days have shown that the audience has taken to the English version quite warmly, surpassing our expectations. Hansal expressed his gratitude for this response,” said the filmmaker. He believes that the audiences have grown far beyond what even makers and critics anticipated, which is a positive sign for the future of cinema.
Hansal discovered, through Scam 1992, that many platforms initially turned down the project because they believed a financial scam show with a Gujarati protagonist wouldn’t resonate with audiences. However, it ended up disproving this assumption. People found it refreshing and welcomed it. It seems we often set up protective assumptions for ourselves, only to find out later that we were mistaken. This was Mehta’s concluding thought.
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2024-09-19 09:42