Anurag Kashyap's Interview - Very interesting points about Sushant - Page 7

Originally posted by: ponymo

I only disagreed with one aspect where he said that people like Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra can only create careers but cannot destroy careers. Absolutely not. They can easily destroy careers and they definitely have the power and clout to do that. Any newcomer who wants to become a star eventually has to act in big films, and all the big films are produced by these biggies. If they boycott the newcomer, where will they act? They can't keep just doing small, indie films with the hopes of getting noticed. They'll never succeed like that...

This point was spot on. I will also like to add when he said once you are successful no one can hinder you success. Umm.. that can be done. People at least tried their best. You can not tell me with all the hits matched with critically acclaimed performances Sushant gave people did not consider him worthy of one award. That can't just be a coincidence no matter what people claim. Nobodies like Shweta Bachchan and Ananya got invited on KWK but not Sushant. Yes, that show gave buzz because it had the biggest celebrities come on it at on point in time. They prevented him from becoming as successful as he could. Clearly they stopped him from working SLB. No Aish fan would deny how SLB helped her become a star. Black is still on of Rani Mukerji's most memorable films. Deepika fans would have to admit that her first filmfare for Ram Leela.

Originally posted by: zaroonkashaf

As you just stated, he did do all those things till a certain point. But then it started to gradually become less. One has to wonder why....right? Abhishek Kapoor did an interview with Shoma Chaudhary that I think said so much about how much the garbage that the media put out there affected him. So maybe he did what he had to do in terms of promoting his movies and then was done with things. It ain't like he didn't put any effort at all. Ideally your work should speak for yourself. He got so much critical acclaim for Sonchirya. His last movie was a huge hit yet he didn't have any offers. Now what does that state about the state of the industry. So unless you are out there in everyone's face, you won't get work? I'm not saying you mean this but I'm just saying that this is one of those systematic issues. Yes...PR plays a part in shaping public opinion. But if your career is dependent on just that then that doesn't say much about the artist or the field itself.

This is a myth created by KRK that he didn't have any offers after Chicchhore. Rumi Jafry (who was to direct his next film) gave an interview saying that he had many people come to him with films for Sushant. NGE was also interested in working with him again after the success. He was definitely in demand work wise.

That being said, marketing and networking play a big role in getting yourself more prime opportunities. It's terrible how the media slandered him with unethical reporting and maybe that's why he retreated but that's why every major star has a PR team today. Like it or not, you have to build a brand/image because that lingers in people's minds. Media kept hitting him with negativity and he was not fighting back with much positivity so the negativity took over and stuck. Regardless, it clearly had little impact on the audience so the acceptance and work was still flowing.

Gosh the insensitive comments in this thread. Sometimes feel like the world is truly an awful place.

The biggest problem with Sushant's career was lack of a good PR.. thats like mandatory for Bw and he didn't have it

Starkids get media hype because they already have PR machinery in place long before they debut.. Sushant needed that.. no one hypes your success for free.. feelers have to be sent to media houses, directors and everyone else.. that's how an industry like BW works

Every actor has pathetic blinds written on them.. but the actor's PR springs into action to remedyh the situation.. in case of Sushant, there was one sided action but no reaction from his side in terms of good PR and hype

Originally posted by: Sailor-Moon

Gosh the insensitive comments in this thread. Sometimes feel like the world is truly an awful place.

They dynamic of this forum has change with a vast majority of the people leaving. Actually if it wasn't for quarantine. I probably wouldn't have been back either. We have already discussed this in private.

I did like Anurag saying let’s keep mental health at the forefront. And that’s true- we can’t forget that sushant was suffering, and probably went thru hell emotionally before committing suicide. To think there are so many more like him, suffering silently, it’s definitely heartbreaking.

Sushant wasn’t perfect, and because he died, putting him on that pedestal isn’t right and is a disservice to him.

That said, I agree and disagree with a lot of what anurag said. I definitely think the whole Tapsee Kangana rivalry has its roots pre SSR debate, but that’s their problem. There is so much hurt/angst in what Kangana does, I really wish she would take time out and just.....breathe!! But, anurag is also friends with Karan and gang, so I think he is also baised to them. And like he said, he has tasted success ( I’d say more than Sushant, or Kangana) so people who have had their highs obviously have that perception bias.
The reality, is likely somewhere in the middle. By wanting to work with big firms, the newcomers are likely seeking validation but also from a practical standpoint, want to ensure their movies will release. Funnily enough, varun sobti spoke about the fact that when a small filmmaker makes a movie, the struggle goes on until your movie hits the screen. His debut “small” movie, he didn’t even know how many screens/ where the movie was playing. Didn’t one of Tilotama’s movie Sir not release in India until 2 years after it released in film festivals?

Now, that’s typically not the case when you work with a Yrf or a fox. And thats the same with regular folks. You’d rather intern or have your first job with JP Morgan than a boutique firm. So, I do understand why a sushant would pick YRf over Hassee, but I don’t support that he ditched the film. We can’t verify sushant side of whether he called back Anurag for Mukkabaaz, so that’s that.

I do agree with his thinking that’s it’s the Audience validation is what finally matters, but his perception is skewed when he says Karan or adi cant break you. By choosing to not work with said actor or taking replacing a person in projects that the director initially wanted you in, or using underhanded tactics (blinds, smear campaigns) you are harming their career.

BW as an industry needs to change, start taking risks- by producing better content, not copy what Hollywood already did, or south remakes, that’s when stories will meet actors.

i def feel that sushant tried to tell stories that needed a voice, he tried to remain an actor, and not a star, so he probably didn’t see the appreciation he would have liked, and being super ambitious, lack of validation on a movie like sonchirya from audience and film awards ( I don’t believe he didn’t get a award), it can shake best of actors.

it sucks, We will never know what drove sushant to commit suicide, but I hope people stop using his name to further their agendas. ❤️❤️

Originally posted by: ponymo

I only disagreed with one aspect where he said that people like Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra can only create careers but cannot destroy careers. Absolutely not. They can easily destroy careers and they definitely have the power and clout to do that. Any newcomer who wants to become a star eventually has to act in big films, and all the big films are produced by these biggies. If they boycott the newcomer, where will they act? They can't keep just doing small, indie films with the hopes of getting noticed. They'll never succeed like that...

I don't think it's that simple. Destroying a career means somehow making sure that the person does not get any work in the industry. They can stop working with that actor but can they really force EVERY other producer to not cast the actor too? Why will all the producers obey a Dharma or YRF?? Lets not forget the producers are all competing with each other too.

Coming to big films, I don't think Dharma and YRF are the ONLY production houses making big films. There are plenty of other big production houses, UTV, FOX, Sony,Sajid Nadiadwala, Ronnie Screwwala, Excel, Zee, Balaji to name a few. Just because 1-2 production houses stop working with an actor does not mean their career is destroyed. Other than SRK, Alia, Sid M, Rani , Anushka, Ranveer, Parinitee-- Which other main stream actor's success can be attributed to these 2 production houses? Most of the actors went on the work with these 2 production houses after they already became famous. Unless ALL the big producers somehow blacklisted an actor, there would be no significant impact on an actors career. The only way that would happen is if the actor antagonized EVERYONE. Even then they could still get work with smaller producers..case in point Kangana. So I don't think "destroying" someone's career is that easy.

Originally posted by: Maroonporsche

I dont think any blind will ever be worse than Vivek's press conference on Bhai 😵

Originally posted by: kyapa

there must be some guilt in Sushant’s mind, and when his mental health wasn’t good, he must’ve regretted it. Not saying there were any threats from AK but usually if you aren’t in a stable state of mind, thoughts like these do come in ur mind that everyone is after you. I believe Rhea and AK , he needed help and support.

So he kept changing his numbers just because he was unstable and thought someone was after her?

There is a possibility of him being in depression but things don't add up . Certainly not what rhea said over the time with different statements and certainly not how Sushant behaved.

Or was he having selective instability which only was visible to rhea. .or if that was so , how thoughtful of her to leave him in his lowest.

Over what.. a fight ? Yes that's she said.

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FYI it was an article by Bhatt's spokesperson. Rhea didn't say it.