Shashank Khaitan: Comedy as a Powerful Message Tool

Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan believes cinema offers a complete experience, aiming to entertain and provide lasting takeaways for the audience. His storytelling philosophy is shaped by early memories of movies in Nashik's single-screen theaters, where stories often featured distinct comedic and dramatic halves. Khaitan finds humor to be a deeply personal and effective communication method, often preferring it over direct messaging.

He notes his own self-deprecating nature and love for stand-up comedy, which inspires his approach. Khaitan strives to embed personal reflections and important themes within entertaining narratives that bring joy. He points to films like 'Three Idiots', 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.', 'Chhichhore', and 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani' as powerful examples of message-oriented cinema that resonate with audiences without being overly heavy.