Focus on money hampers creativity in films, Onir says

Filmmaker and producer Onir, who is known for his critically acclaimed films including My Brother Nikhil and I AM among others, feels creativity gets hampered if economics becomes the driving force of a film.

“I think it’s important to know when economics becomes the driving force of a film then it hampers the creativity of the film. It should not become the driving force... the aspect of film making should be creativity but not the money-making business,” Onir said at the 16th Mami film festival.

He also feels that festival films have started getting recognition, which is a great change.

“Lunch Box is a huge example... it’s been a huge grosser worldwide. I think a film made with love will find an audience. It’s not necessary [that] it crosses [Rs1 billion in box office collections].”

Meanwhile, Onir is busy directing his next film. “I am shooting a film in Delhi. Its called Shab. It’s about people and the fashion industry, multiple relations, an intense love story. I am introducing a new actor in this film and I feel new actors should get a chance.”

Shab features Raveena Tandon and Ashish Bisht among others.