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Why Sen Avoids Akshay, SRK for Creative Freedom
7 May
Summary
- Director Sudipto Sen prefers creative freedom over star power.
- He believes big stars diminish director's control on set.
- Sen focuses on his art and stories, not big-name films.
Filmmaker Sudipto Sen has shared his reasons for not collaborating with prominent Bollywood actors such as Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan. Sen explained that he prioritizes creative autonomy and believes that the involvement of major stars can shift the project's focus, making the director subservient to the star's persona.
According to Sen, directing a film with a significant star means making that star's film, which compromises the director's role. He prefers to dedicate his energy to honing his craft and developing compelling narratives for his own projects.
Sen also expressed confidence in the commercial success of his film 'The Kerala Story,' predicting it would surpass ₹200 crore at the box office. However, he maintained his intention to keep the film focused on its story and avoid the label of a 'big film' by not casting famous actors.
