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Subhash Ghai, the legendary filmmaker, praised Saiyaara for its sensible budgeting and storytelling. He emphasized that audiences now prefer well-crafted films over star-driven extravaganzas. Ghai congratulated the team for sticking to filmmaking fundamentals. His endorsement carries weight given his six-decade-long industry experience.

Key Points: Subhash Ghai Praises Saiyaara for Balanced Budget and Strong Storytelling

  • Subhash Ghai lauds Saiyaara's success with new stars
  • Stresses balanced budgets over star-driven excess
  • Highlights importance of strong scripts and music
  • Credits Adi Chopra and Mohit Suri for filmmaking fundamentals
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Subhash Ghai emphasizes the importance of creating reasonably budgeted films with strong storytelling

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai commends Saiyaara for proving that good storytelling and right casting matter more than star power.

"Audience is surely ready to accept a good heart-warming film with right casting, all over India. – Subhash Ghai"

Mumbai, July 20

When the veterans of the industry sit up and take notice, you know you have done an exceptional job. With stellar response pouring from all around the team of the recently released film ‘Saiyaara’ has received one from filmmaker-producer Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as ‘Karz’, ‘Hero’, ‘Taal’ and ‘Ram Lakhan’, which defined eras in Hindi cinema.

On Sunday the filmmaker-producer took to his Instagram, and shared a still from of ‘Saiyaara’ featuring its lead pair in a playful mood.

He also penned a long note in the caption, as he heaped praise on the film’s team. Subhash Ghai has been in the industry for close to 6 decades. The validation coming from him carries a lot of weight given his experience in the industry.

He wrote, “When a new star cast film creates a wave at the box-office. It sends us a clear msg to investors n producers not to make an over budget film more than a good story needs, not to invest on main actors more than your production cost - no money spend on stars whims, no extra spend on marketing stunts. Audience is surely ready to accept a good heart warming film with right casting, all over India (sic)”.

“My heartiest congratulations to adi chopra n mohit Suri for proving the fundamental principles of film making a hindi commercial cinema n made a film ‘Saiyaaira’ a history today. Good producer good director good story script। good music n right casting big or new stars n balance budget n well shot film matters only. Nothing else. Wish u all great success. Cinema zindabad (sic)”, he added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
But let's be honest - big stars still bring in opening numbers. The problem is when the entire budget goes to one actor's fees. Balance is key, like Subhash Ghai's golden era films had stars AND substance.
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Arjun K
Saw Saiyaara last weekend and it was such a breath of fresh air! Simple story but so well executed. We need more films like this instead of those 200cr+ vanity projects that flop spectacularly.
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Sarah B
As someone new to Bollywood, I find this perspective refreshing. In Hollywood too, mid-budget films are making a comeback. Story is king everywhere! Subhash Ghai's wisdom transcends borders.
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Karthik V
Respectfully disagree on one point - marketing does matter in today's OTT era. Even great films need visibility. But yes, no need for those ridiculous 50cr promotions that some films do!
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Meera T
Subhash ji is absolutely right! We grew up watching his meaningful yet entertaining films. Today's youth deserves that same quality cinema without the unnecessary frills. #BackToBasics

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