Adil Hussain, who has carved a niche for himself across film, television, and theater, has given standout roles in international films like ‘Life of Pi’, ‘English Vinglish’, and ‘Mukti Bhawan’. He talked about his involvement in the Chitrashaala Short Film Festival, where he’s been pushing the portrayal of rural life in cinema—something he believes is vital in the shifting landscape of Indian narrative.He also expressed his ideas on where the industry is headed.
During an interview with News18 Showsha, Adil shared his experience of working on several international projects. He also suggested some methods that he believes the Indian film industry could adopt. He shared, “I think the Indian-ness in storytelling, the Indian storytelling craft is very, very ancient and extremely efficient. I think they need to retain that, but execute it with efficiency and put their best foot forward, like best and a little bit more. I think writing, nowadays, for a story, for a film, needs to envision the world, not just the Indian audience.”
He even questioned why Indian films cannot make money abroad. The actor shared, “If Hollywood can come and rake in money from India, why can’t our films do the same abroad? Our films do go and earn money, but only from the diaspora. Not many white Caucasian people come and watch Bollywood movies. They don’t. Only the Indian people do. Why should that be the case? If China is now slowly making inroads, what about the rest of the world?”
On the work front, Adil Hussain will be next seen in ’52 Blue’. It’s an Egyptian-American film, set in India, about an Indian family.
During an interview with News18 Showsha, Adil shared his experience of working on several international projects. He also suggested some methods that he believes the Indian film industry could adopt. He shared, “I think the Indian-ness in storytelling, the Indian storytelling craft is very, very ancient and extremely efficient. I think they need to retain that, but execute it with efficiency and put their best foot forward, like best and a little bit more. I think writing, nowadays, for a story, for a film, needs to envision the world, not just the Indian audience.”
He even questioned why Indian films cannot make money abroad. The actor shared, “If Hollywood can come and rake in money from India, why can’t our films do the same abroad? Our films do go and earn money, but only from the diaspora. Not many white Caucasian people come and watch Bollywood movies. They don’t. Only the Indian people do. Why should that be the case? If China is now slowly making inroads, what about the rest of the world?”
On the work front, Adil Hussain will be next seen in ’52 Blue’. It’s an Egyptian-American film, set in India, about an Indian family.
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