No comparisonS
Madhur Bandarkar
It is unfair to compare Indian cinema with Hollywood. They have the world market. In India itself, they are dubbing in at least three languages. Whereas for us it is still a limited market even if we distribute overseas. We will be catering to the diaspora. It’s not that we don’t have the technical knowhow or great stories to tell. If you look at Baahubali, it’s at par with any Hollywood film. Things are picking up, however in India at a gradual pace. Digital media has picked up, OTT platforms are opening up so sci-fi as a genre will grow in India, I’m very hopeful.
We are getting there
Protiqe Mojoomdar
Indians have grown up with both Indian and international sci-fi stories and exciting superheroes. Avengers and Stranger Things are a recent phenomenon of course, which have opened the lid in terms of cashing in majorly on the film/content business. We are excited about this genre and are attempting this in a small way through our forthcoming web series Hawa Badle Hassu.
Emotion over logic
Shashanka Ghosh
I feel there are many ideas but mostly in the overlap between fantasy and sci-fi. We still prefer emotionally-charged storytelling while sci-fi requires a logical/intellectual involvement. In the super real fantasy zone we have no dearth — God films have abounded, and the latest being Baahubali.
Need to bridge the gap
Vivek Agnihotri
I think sci-fi in Hollywood is a cultivated genre. We have great stories too but there is a gap somewhere. We are not turning to our roots, not exploring the depth of content that is already there. I think the issue is slightly deeper. As Indians, we must instil a sense of pride in India.
It takes time
Rajiv Chilaka
Avengers Endgame has been a culmination of a decade of movies. Krish series was an honest attempt to create and add to the pantheon of Indian superheroes. The fact remains that Krish was the introduction of a new superhero. Some characters instantly connect to the audience and some create their impact over the years.
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