I found this article on Hindustan Times and I wanted to add my opinion to it. So, let me just ‘analyze’ this article by breaking it down (I love doing this!).
In a television interview, Shah Rukh said “it is better to rule in hell than to serve in heaven, even if that (Hollywood) is considered heaven. I think they also make films as we do. I think I don’t pertain to that. I would rather make a good film here than to go to Hollywood.”
The big shots of the Indian Film Industry Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Aamir Khan, Kajol Devgan, Salman Khan, etc. have established their names and have achieved fame in and through India. From making movies to endorsing products to giving numerous interviews on TV or for newspapers, their whole image is based in India. These stars are ruling and have ruled the Indian Film Industry for a number of years then why would they want to go to Hollywood and “serve” or act in small roles? I agree with Shahrukh on this. But I do have problems with this part, ‘even if that (Hollywood) is considered heaven.’ Who ‘considers’ Hollywood heaven? Where does it say that Hollywood is heaven? Nonetheless, brilliant Indian stars should continue to make films here in India and forget about going to Hollywood. And for those who already have, ouch!
“To a question about Indian films failing to win awards like Oscar and Golden Globe, Shah Rukh said it is due to the mindset of the jury. “The Jury there has a mindset and we need to understand that mindset if we want to win awards. It is high time we win awards there.”
Wait a minute. What mindset is he talking about? If going to Hollywood doesn’t matter to Shahrukh, then why does winning awards in Hollywood matter? I don’t think we need to understand their mindset. And I also don’t think that we should want to win Oscars or Golden Globe. Do we ever see Jim Carrey crying over winning a Filmfare award? No. Then why do we need to win their awards?
“Like we get foreign coaches to train Indian players, we should get some consultants who can share their thoughts on what kind of movies can win awards,” he said.
Again, I don’t agree with this statement. I do not feel that we should get consultants to determine the status of our movies. Whatever kinds of movies we make, we experiment and learn from the mistakes. So, where’s the need for a foreign consultant?
The Baadshah of Bollywood feels he has matured and mellowed down over the years.
Observing that there is a lot of talent in the Industry, he said even better stars will follow “once we decide to take a back sea. But honestly speaking, there is a little chance. “If I try to work for so long as Amitabh Bachchan has done then how will these new kids get a chance to take centre-stage,” says the star.
Uh-oh. Did I just read what I think I read? Shahrukh Khan bashing Amitabh Bachchan. I agree and disagree with his statement on Big B’s work. Agree, because if Bachchan is hogging all the limelight every year with ten movies out of which four are hits, then what will happen to the careers of the ‘new kids?’ But, on the other hand, if Big B is capable of doing more films, wants to work more and if he’s getting more work (that too, good work!), then why wouldn’t he do it?
Frankly speaking, there isn’t much respect in my heart for celebrities who have shifted their focus from Bollywood to Hollywood. I consider those celebrities as being traitors to the country that gave them their fame. But you know what? Nothing lasts forever, fame included.
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