Filmmakers Defend Biopics, Urge Emotion

Filmmakers Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal are addressing the perceived 'biopic overload' among audiences. They argue that the issue lies not with the genre itself, but with how biopics are being made, often resembling mere Wikipedia entries rather than engaging films.

Singh and Wahal advocate for a storytelling approach that goes beyond factual recitation. They believe that filmmakers should strive for emotional depth and surprise viewers, citing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' as an example of a biopic that transcended its factual basis to tell a compelling story of a woman impacted by consequences.

The duo emphasized that their own work, including an upcoming project on Shivaji Maharaj, is approached as pure storytelling. They encourage makers to present narratives in a way that captivates audiences, suggesting that unique angles and emotional resonance are key to making biopics engaging in today's well-informed world.