Mahesh Bhatt opens up like never before in an exclusive Table For Two session, sharing untold stories and secrets from the world of Bollywood. From behind-the-scenes revelations to personal insights, he takes fans on a candid journey.
During the interview with Table For Two, Bhatt pointed out that together with Suhrita Das, they considered introducing opportunities for new talent in the industry. They envisage a scenario where actors, technicians, and musicians are offered a view of generosity, authenticity, and fresh energy.
Changing Dynamics of Content Consumption
The duo looked into how the consuming patterns of the audience have changed in the past few years. OTTs and other digital platforms have rejuvenated storytelling, creating this dilemma of commerciality versus authenticity and engagement for filmmakers.
Finding New Faces
On Table for two, They spoke of discovering new talents like Arhan, who was appreciated for his naturalness, while praise for Hani was for her grit brought to her part in a difficult role. Mahesh Bhatt emphasized that performances are often effective only when there is a correlation with a character in real life.
Mentoring and Learning in Reverse
Bhatt saw mentoring in cinema as a bilateral process. There are new perspectives imparted by the young talent, teaching what is called reverse mentoring. He feels, for true artistry to grow, one has to respect the other person’s individuality and creative freedom.
Boldness of the New Generation
The conversation looked at the new generations as bold ones who are now busy reimaging cinema. The choice to experiment, to challenge norms, and imbue the stories with fresh ideas, even while standing firm against challenges and dissatisfactions, keeps these narratives relevant.
The defining journey of Shabbana
Then the conversation on Table for two highlighted actress Shabbana’s career-defining journey, a testament to the patience, resilience, and authenticity a mentorship can nurture. Her story provided an example of how talent blossoms when supported during uncertain times.
Harmonizing Fame, Love, and Ambitions
‘Tu Meri Poori Kahani’ depicts fame addiction, ambition, and the love story. The narrative interrogates actors caught between personal feelings and professional aspirations, while also laying heavier questions on timing, growth of each, and sacrifice in the name of relationship.
Music as the Soul of Cinema
They meanwhile talked about the Indian cinema’s emotional connect via songs. Bhatt pointed out, with Anu Malik’s musical revival, music was and will always be a universal connector for engaging the audience deeply, which is why it is embedded in the filmmaking vocabulary.
Intimate Cinema and Connection with the Audience
Bhatt reminisced how intimate cinema continues to haunt us long after we have watched it in small, even insignificant locales, while great cinema seems an unworthy contender. According to him, life-worthiness and emotional connectivity are what remain in our minds as cinema is truly worth remembering.
Future of Indian Cinema
The talk on Table for two ended with some optimism on how new talents are set to direct the vision of Indian cinema. Together with actual narration and presence, many of them will view this as a vibrant new period where the industry embraces tradition and experimentation.