Popular filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is once again in the limelight, this time due to his recent statements on the state of OTT platforms in India.
In a recent interview, the director revealed how the main purpose of these platforms is to maximise their subscriptions rather than making sure that they churn out quality cinema.
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He further criticised the platforms, saying that most of the people on them come from TV backgrounds with little to no prior knowledge of cinema.
His exact words were, "They have no cinema experience. They don't understand cinema."
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Shedding light on the situation, Anurag questioned the increasing interest of these platforms in just re-releasing a film already shown in theatres.
He also made sure to unveil his dislike of the ultra-secure and high-paying jobs of the people working on OTT platforms for killing any creative spark.
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The director said that he expects the industry to hit rock bottom soon and is hopeful for the future after that.
"One day, everybody will fall. And I'm waiting for everybody to fall, because then it'll be a great time to make films again. After we hit rock bottom, we will make films again. Golden times are coming.", were his exact words.
Anurag's statements reveal the pathetic state of the OTT platforms, showcasing how going for too much comfort can strangle creativity not just in films, but in any line of work.
The need of the hour for these platforms is to get up and get out of their comfort zones, to take risks and to deliver content that does justice to our rich cultural and cinematic heritage.