Revisiting Hindi Cinema: Amol Palekar's Call for Meaningful Storytelling

Veteran actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar calls for redefining 'good' films, emphasizing storytelling over box office returns. He praised 'The Mehta Boys' for its heartfelt narrative and criticized the focus on blockbusters like 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'. Palekar champions smaller films with substance and highlights the irreplaceable essence of human creativity.

Amid concerns over the dwindling quality of Hindi films, actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar has emphasized the need to redefine what constitutes a 'good' film. He argues that quality should not be measured by box office revenues alone.

He highlighted 'The Mehta Boys' as an example of the kind of meaningful storytelling that's missing from modern cinema. Palekar criticized the industry's preoccupation with blockbusters while overshadowing smaller films that offer rich content.

He further noted the irreplaceable value of human creativity against technological advancements like AI and urged media to spotlight social issues through cinema. Palekar reflected on his own experiences as a filmmaker covering controversial social themes.

(With inputs from agencies.)