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Director Minawala on Mardaani Future: Story is Key
17 Feb
Summary
- Mardaani 4 will only be made with a compelling and worthy script.
- The franchise director stated that Mardaani 3's success was motivating.
- Minawala began his career at Yash Raj Films as an assistant director.
Director Abhiraj Minawala has expressed his openness to creating 'Mardaani 4,' emphasizing that the decision hinges entirely on the availability of a script that meets the franchise's high standards. He noted that 'Mardaani 3' itself followed a significant gap after 'Mardaani 2,' highlighting the importance of narrative quality over speed.
Minawala's journey with Yash Raj Films began years ago as an assistant director, progressing through various roles before taking on 'Mardaani 3.' He revealed that producer Aditya Chopra encouraged him to read the script, which deeply connected with him on both a professional and personal level.
The director credited previous installments for establishing the character of Shivani Shivaji Roy and the franchise's universe. He acknowledged the foundational work of directors Pradeep Sarkar and Gopi Puthran. Minawala focused on ensuring the organic progression of the story, giving importance to every character.
He also shared his gratitude for the audience's enthusiastic reception of 'Mardaani 3,' describing the messages of appreciation as unexpected and highly motivating. Minawala believes that content and audience reception are the ultimate arbiters of a film's success.
