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Writers Slam Directors for Script Sabotage
10 Feb
Summary
- Writers critique directors altering scripts without consent.
- Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali lauded for writer collaboration.
- Small script changes can drastically alter a film's meaning.
The writing duo Siddharth and Garima have voiced strong criticism against directors who alter scripts on set without consulting the writers. They argue that such actions undermine the collaborative nature of filmmaking and can fundamentally change a film's intended message.
They specifically praised filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his deep respect for writers, noting his practice of consulting them even for minor script adjustments. This contrasts with directors who make unilateral changes, a practice Siddharth and Garima believe limits a director's success.
The duo reiterated that filmmaking involves equal contributions from all departments, including writers, actors, producers, and directors. They stressed that a script is a delicate element, and altering even a single word can change the entire narrative's impact. Undermining one person's effort to elevate another is seen as detrimental to the final product.
