NEW DELHI, Jan 22:
Veteran actress Deepti Naval, who is known for portraying strong characters onscreen, says Hindi cinema is going through its best phase now where strong content is part of the mainstream.
Deepti, 55, who was one of the prominent faces of parallel cinema in the 70s’ and 80s’, said now cinema often talks about the social and political issues which were never discussed earlier.
“In our times, cinema used to be innocent and they didn’t have a technically sharp language. But now, content is strong in films and they have become mainstream. Cinema is experimenting with subjects. Films like ‘Vicky Donor’ and ‘Inkaar’ have discussed those issues which we never thought of bringing on the silver screen.
“The society has opened up now. Issues about a person’s sexuality is coming out of the closet. People are ready to acknowledge it and address it. Relevant issues are being talked about in films,” Deepti told PTI.
The actress will be seen in a lead role after a long time in the upcoming ‘Listen Amaya’. Directed by debut filmmaker Avinash Kumar Singh, the film is about the relationship between a widow and her daughter and what happens when the mother falls in love with a man.
Deepti said she agreed to be a part of the film because the film has explored an untouched subject in Hindi Cinema.
“The premise of the film is very interesting. Since nobody has tackled the subject before, so I decided to be a part of the project. It is a subtle, sensitive film about the bond between a mother and daughter. It’s a new area to explore when it comes to Hindi films. Its a day-to-day story of our life and told in an interesting and light vain,” she said.
Set in Delhi, the film, also starring newbies Swara Bhaskar and Siddhant in prominent roles, will hit theatres on February 1.
“I like the idea of working with young people. They are so fresh and have a different take on life. I do enjoy working with the younger lot now. They have a completely different perspective towards life and work,” she said.
She has also teamed up with Farooque Sheikh, with whom she delivered many hits like ‘Chashme Buddoor’, ‘Bazaar’ and ‘Mirch Masala’.
“I have worked with Farooque many years but I don’t feel that we are working together after a long time. We have just picked up from where we left. It’s nice to work with people you know. He was so good in ‘Bazaar’ and ‘Chashme Buddoor’,” she said.
Deepti was recently seen in Sudhir Mishra’s ‘Inkaar’, where she played a social activist.
“I play a social activist who is the mediator in the sexual harassment case in the office, so it doesn’t go to the court. These are the things which are being questioned now in the aspect of cinema. It’s being confronted now.”
The actress is also turning director with the Manisha Koirala-starrer ‘Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish’. The film is expected to hit theatres this year. (PTI)
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