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Abhishek Chaubey Says ‘Sonchiriya’ Would Be Impossible to Make or Release Today
In a recent interview, director Abhishek Chaubey, known for his film "Sonchiriya," spoke about the film and Sushant Singh Rajput. In the interview, Abhishek also discussed contemporary cinema and the power of actors to take risks.
Released in 2019, the film "Sonchiriya" directed by Abhishek Chaubey depicted the realities of a remote region. Even if the film received great acclaim, it failed at the box office. Now, talking about his film, the director Chaubey said, "If this film had been made in present times, it would have never been made."
In a recent interview with Screen, Abhishek said, "There was a time when actors took risks to portray the reality of a character. If 'Sonchiriya' had been made today, it would have been difficult to both produce and release." Now, there aren't even enough audiences who appreciate these kinds of films." It's worth noting that Sushant Singh Rajput played the lead role in this film.
Further in the interview, Abhishek said, "If we were to make this film today, we wouldn't even find actors. 'Sonchiriya' is the last film from an era when audiences were hungry for such films. Fifteen to twenty years ago, people flocked to see films grounded in reality. There were opportunities for filmmakers back then. Today, 'Sonchiriya' can't be released the way the director wants."
