Filmmaker Defends Dark, Messy Love in 'Tere Ishk Mein'

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai is standing by the complex and often dark depiction of love in his latest film, 'Tere Ishk Mein.' He acknowledges that the movie portrays relationships as messy and even bleeding, a departure from conventional cinematic narratives that tend to sanitize such complexities.

Rai unapologetically defends the erratic and untrustworthy behavior of the protagonists, Shankar and Mukti. He asserts that their flawed nature is precisely what makes them human and relatable, stating that perfection would lead to a boring world. The director emphasizes that these imperfections are a core part of his filmmaking DNA.

Despite mixed reactions from critics, Rai expresses gratitude for the audience's acceptance of the film and its characters with their flaws. He highlights the collective effort of the cast and crew, including Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, and A.R. Rahman, who poured their hearts into the project. Rai believes the film has found its validation in the audience's embrace, irrespective of critical opinions.