NEW DELHI: Having ruled the silver screen for around two decades as the quintessential girl-next-door in a series of hits, veteran actress Asha Parekh today rues the fact that Hindi films have lost touch with Indian culture.
The 74-year-old yesteryear star of hits like “Kati Patang”, “Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke” and “Caravan” says even the songs and dance sequences lack the cultural influence unlike the films of the past.
“Technically, we have become superior and can compete with any Hollywood film. But the only sad part is that we have become too westernised. Hindi films have lost touch with the Indian culture. Even Bollywood dance sequences lack the impression of our Indian dances. It is dying, which is disheartening.
“The music and the lyrics today are so different. There are some songs which are nice, but the rest of the music is not something which will be memorable,” Parekh told reporters.
The actress says she does not like the concept of remixes but is fine with remakes, provided they are done tastefully.
“I don’t like the whole culture of remixes. My song ‘Kanta Laga’ was ruined. I don’t like this at all. But I am fine with remakes if they are nicely made.”
Parekh, who enjoyed stardom in the ’60s and ’70s is all praise for today’s generation of actors, who are willing to take risks. (AGENCIES)
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