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भारत में अच्छी फ़िल्में क्यों नहीं बनतीं? || आचार्य प्रशांत, SRCC में (2025)
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Indian Cinema
Audience Responsibility
Raj Kapoor
Mera Naam Joker
Social Media Algorithms
Guru Dutt
Shailendra
Cultural Decay
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Acharya Prashant addresses the role of cinema in life and critiques the quality of Indian films, noting that filmmakers produce what the audience demands. He explains that if a low-quality film earns hundreds of crores, it sends a message to the industry to keep producing similar content. He emphasizes that the creators, distributors, and audience are all part of the same society, and the lack of depth in cinema reflects the lack of depth in the people. He points out that even social media algorithms prioritize what people repeatedly watch, often favoring trivial content over meaningful discussions. He cites historical examples like Raj Kapoor, who made the deeply personal and artistic film 'Mera Naam Joker,' which failed at the box office. To recover from the financial loss, Raj Kapoor was forced to make 'Bobby,' a simpler teenage love story that became a massive hit. Acharya Prashant argues that when the audience rejects meaningful art, they discourage creators from taking risks. He mentions legendary figures like Satyajit Ray, Guru Dutt, and the lyricist Shailendra, suggesting that society often fails to support great artists during their lifetimes, only to honor them as martyrs after they are gone. Acharya Prashant further explains that people often blame politicians, media, and social media for societal decay, but these entities only provide what the public consumes. He highlights a collective tendency toward narrow self-interest, where individuals care only about their personal lives while neglecting the public sphere. He concludes by stating that goodness and high-quality content do not spread on their own; they require active support. If the audience does not actively promote and support good work, creators will eventually stop producing it, fearing financial ruin.