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Tisca Chopra Calls Out Bollywood’s Fear of Risk as ‘Dhurandhar’ Dominates Box Office

She argues Bollywood’s risk aversion toward original, well-written films no longer matches what audiences want.

Overview

  • In a new interview, Tisca Chopra said Hindi cinema keeps repeating the same film with a minor twist and is too afraid to back fresh ideas.
  • She criticized weak scripts and said the industry fails to nourish writers by giving them time and freedom to develop stories.
  • The discussion follows the runaway success of Dhurandhar, which has collected over Rs 1,140 crore globally.
  • While some disagree with the film’s politics, figures like Hrithik Roshan and Sudhir Mishra praised its craft and storytelling, with Ram Gopal Varma also voicing support.
  • Coverage notes that audiences are increasingly rejecting formula-driven releases, keeping the focus on originality and writer-led filmmaking.