I don't give a damn about public opinion these days. If movies like Swades and Yuva are deemed flops, then so be it. Nobody ever has made a difference following mass acceptance. As long as what Boss is creating musically is of quality and high standard that is what matters. I hope he continues to strive to do different things because the fruits of his efforts will be seen 10-20 years later when the current youngsters come to the public eye.
I think movie directors need to make up their mind now. They need to approach making movies from a 'musical' perspective or 'serious or artsy' perspective. The Rising is a perfect example of somebody being caught in between these two and as a result not making the impact the movie would have had if they had focused on either genre. It would have worked either way. This is where Bollywood needs to learn from Hollywood. Focus, focus, focus. It's time to make tough decisions and make some changes if we are to ever be accepted in an international market. Lagaan was a perfect example of a musical entertainer. The songs were not fillers, but enhanced the story, the songs were used cleverly and had so much character. The Rising was spoilt because the songs were put in as fillers, although songs by themselves were extremely good. So, directors, pull up your socks and make up your minds!
From: "Swaminathan Sivaramakrishnan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [arr] Food for thought
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:46:32 -0500
If Mangal Pandey flops, it would be Rahman's 9th consecutive flop in Hindi... Coming in the line of Bose, Kisna, Swades, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha, Yuva, Meenaxi, Lakeer and Tehzeeb. In the same time Baba, Udhaya, Parasuram, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, E20U18 and Aayitha Ezhuthu have flopped in Tamil. Only Boys, in between, was a mild success and New, a moderate success.
Mere coincidence or.... ?
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