New Delhi Aug 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Milan Luthria who has made commercially successful films like "The Dirty Picture" and "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai" says the concept of drama has been diluted from the narrative used in Bollywood over time.
"Drama has reduced (from Bollywood films). Heroes machoism heroines elegance ( nazakat ) and the fear of villains have been diluted...International cinema is also going towards period drama...It is larger than life. It appeals to me personally " Luthria said at an event here.
"Audience don t look at the period that the film is set in but at the story " he added.
"The Dirty Picture" and "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai" were set in the 1970-1980s. Luthria s forthcoming directorial venture "Baadshaho" is also set 1970 against the backdrop of the Emergency.
"I don t have a fixation with the period. It ( Baadshaho also set in the 1970 era) is a coincidence " he said.
"Baadshaho" narrates a fictional story of six people who try to bring a change in their destiny by pulling of a heist. Luthria was in Delhi for the promotion of the film with the star cast Ajay Devgn Emraan Hashmi Esha Gupta and Ileana D Cruz.
"Baadshaho" marks the fourth collaboration of Luthria with Ajay. They had earlier worked for "Kachche Dhaage" "Chori Chori" and "Once Upon a Time in Mumbai". The film is set to release on September 1.
Ajay said that their bond has become stronger -- personal and professional-- over time.
"Our friendship is not for the last 18 years and not from the time of Kachche Dhaage . It is before that...We don t need to discuss much about our requirements. There is a comfort zone. I know what Milan wants and he know how will I perform " he said.
--IANS
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