For Shoojit Sircar, the Art of Filmmaking Begins Internally, Audience Considerations Follow
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Mumbai, Nov 28 (NationPress) Indian filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, celebrated for his works such as Vicky Donor, Madras Cafe, October, and others, expressed that he does not place great expectations on his audience, believing that the filmmaking process begins from within and is largely independent of market dynamics.
The director, who is currently enjoying positive acclaim for his newly released film I Want To Talk, spoke with IANS about whether the burden of audience expectation stifles his creativity over time.
In his conversation with IANS, he stated, “No, that’s the last thing I expect from the audience. Because, first of all, I don’t even have an audience in my mind when I create a film. I make films for myself first; I need to be able to sit at my editing table, watch my actors, and move forward. The audience comes much later.”
He continued, “Once the promotion kicks in, then you might start to have expectations because there’s some financial aspect involved. I understand there are diverse audiences; some will appreciate the film, while others may not. Thus, I don’t set high expectations for them. I don’t fixate on the opening day or the weekend box office. It takes time.”
“I discovered some of Satyajit Ray’s films later in life; I comprehended them and enjoyed them at a different stage in my life, and that’s perfectly fine. Therefore, I have no expectations from the audience,” he added.
Meanwhile, Shoojit Sircar’s latest film, I Want To Talk, is receiving positive reviews, with widespread acclamation for lead actor Abhishek Bachchan.
The film is co-produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Shoojit Sircar under the banner of Rising Sun Films.
