Veteran showman Subhash Ghai, synonymous with grand-scale entertainers carrying deep messages, has articulated his thoughts on cinema’s future. Bridging his filmmaking legacy with educational endeavors, he dissected remakes, action mania, and industry evolution.
Ghai’s 50-year film odyssey began at FTII Pune, studying acting amid world cinema classics. Post-three years acting, he scripted, directed, and produced 18-19 films—mostly triumphs—before diversifying into IPO-listed companies, distribution, exhibition, and founding the acclaimed Whistling Woods school.
Motivated by aspiring artists’ disorientation in Mumbai, the institution offers structured 2-3 year programs with expert guidance and practical immersion for confident industry entry.
Embracing remakes, Ghai invokes history: creators like Mozart, Mahboob Khan, Bimal Roy renew every 30 years. ‘Cinema evolves with society, now turbocharged by OTT, series, and multi-platform diversity, ditching outdated 80s-90s formats.’
The action surge mirrors past cycles—60s socials, 70s Bachchan bravado, 90s romances—sparked by audience appetite for freshness every 20-30 years. Ghai’s prophetic analysis charts a course for Bollywood, stressing innovation rooted in societal pulses for lasting impact.