Bollywood lacks innovation: Piyush Mishra

Actor, screenwriter, and musician Piyush Mishra is all set to launch his book ‘Tumhari Aukat Kya Hai’. Earlier to the release of the book, Mishra shed light on the curet situation of Bollywood as compared to south cinema and whether theatre artists like him need the support of Hindi cinema to get recognition.
He praised filmmakers from the south for having original ideas and the skills to nurture a movie thanks to their thorough research. Mishra said, “It is very clear they are better than us, they are more innovative and passionate. It is not a cakewalk to make pull-off blockbusters like ‘PS-1’ and the ‘Baahubali’ franchise. And to do so, one needs convincing set up, convincing script, convincing music along with skilled actors.”
He elaborated, “Bollywood too has renowned artistes but this industry lacks innovation. All the formulas are failing here like we clearly saw last year. Bollywood will eventually rely on research. Research karna inki majboori bann jayegi.”
Mishra said that while Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap, Rajkumar Hirani, and Tigmanshu Dhulia do make critically acclaimed cinema, it will take some for Bollywood to reach the level set by the south film industry.
“It is unfortunate but cannot deny the fact that theatre artistes do need the support of Bollywood to make a name of their own. Aisa hi hota hai. Mujhe bhi theatre mein 20 saal kaam karne ke baad fully recognise hone ke liye Bollywood join karna pada. People do cinema for money and glamour.”