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Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 actor Deepali Saini: Lately, Bollywood saw improvement in terms of filmmaking, scriptwriting, direction and music
Since the pandemic, Bollywood is going through a rough phase when it comes to the footfall in theaters.
The OTT boom as changed the viewing behaviour and trend in the world. It seems other mediums like Bollywood and TV have also taken inspiration for the same. And the change is visible in terms of content, presentation and even in casting. Deepali Saini, who has been a part of projects such as Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo, Narayan Narayan, Aapke Ajaane Se, Badi Door Se Aye Hai, shares her opinion on the same.
“I feel Bollywood went through a huge improvement when it comes to filmmaking skills, script writing, VFX, direction and music making. After the advent of OTT that has enabled compatible, comfortable and easy-on-the-pocket viewing, many people have switched to the platform. Movies like Sardar Udham, Attack, Padmaavat, Lunchbox, Etc *hold the audience interest throughout viewing in terms of content,” says the actor, who is present a part of the ongoing show, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2.
Since the pandemic, Bollywood is going through a rough phase when it comes to the footfall in theaters. Though things are looking up slowly, still some films, recently, even after having a good star cast, failed to make a mark at the box office. ‘Miss hogayi toh OTT pe dekhlege’, seems to have become a common sentiment.
“Being a true fan of cinema, I think the desire within me to watch every film in theater will always be the same. In my eyes the internet and lockdown has made people lazy and things are getting served on clean plates. The feeling of watching the hard work of the people who’ve worked day and night to make that movie in larger-than-life viewing feel with proper sound system, recliner seats and live crowd reactions multiplies the experience can never be matched by OTT,” she adds.
Some industry experts are blaming the content and some are blaming the lack of star value in films that have not done well. There are still others who are saying that social media has decreased the star value.
