Screen writer Neeran Bhatt in the 7th edition of the Indian screenwriter conference in Mumbai
Stri 2 Author Neeran Bhatt says that this is the worst time for authors in the film industry, which is struggling with the lack of original stories but it is also an opportunity for disruptions.
Bhatt, whose film was the only major Hindi in 2024, was speaking in the 7th edition of the Indian Screen Writer Conference here on Friday. “There are two pictures, one is very foggy; All writers are struggling; This is the worst time for writers in the industry, but then it is up to you how to navigate, but it is also the best time because all established rules are broken.
“The entire system is broken. Therefore, only disruptive will survive and writers are the biggest disruptive. The films of those who are sticking to their guns are not working. This is the best time for disruption,” the author said that the author said .
The acclaimed writer also noted Bollywood’s current passion with the remake and said how most of them have tank at the box office.
“There are 23 flops out of 25 remake post-pandemic. The only way to succeed is to create original material, ”Bhatt said.
The author, who wrote most of the films of the Madock Horror Comedy Franchise of the filmmaker Dinesh Vijan, said it is a “dream” to be a part of a universe.
“This is a dream for a universe for all writers. If a writer finds his voice, THAMA, Stri 3 And Bhedia 2Said.
In the session titled ‘The Mainstream Reality’, joined Bhatt Plateau Dialogue writer Abbas Tyrula, Bhool Bhulaiya 2 Writer Akash Kaushik, and writer Kanika Dhillon.
The session was run by Hitesh Kewalya, the author of “Shubh Mangal Extreme Scholar” fame.
Dhillon said that the Hindi film industry is going through a churning as it is reducing the old ideas of film-making, making way for Edgier, Daring and Basic Story.
“It was a star-powered system when I came into it. The business will decide what will be made and what is not. This understanding has gone for a toss because now a superstar can not guarantee a footfall in a theater. . Now, the fee structure is broken.
“We are in a material-operated business. We are not making enough films. Nobody knows what is working and the audience is asking more,” Dhillon said, who has written films. Manmarzia, Kedarnath And Haseen Delruba Franchise.
Published – 15 February, 2025 03:46 PM IST
