Javed Akhtar on the decline of poetry in cinema: ‘An artiste can only go as far as the given art’ - Exclusive
Javed Akhtar reflects on the challenges of writing lyrics that match the intellectual level of contemporary film narratives. He reminisces about the poetic opportunities in films like 'Zubeida' and 'Silsila' and expresses frustration with the lack of sophisticated character-driven stories in today's cinema.
Javed Akhtar reflects on the challenges of writing lyrics that match the intellectual level of contemporary film narratives. He reminisces about the poetic opportunities in films like 'Zubeida' and 'Silsila' and expresses frustration with the lack of sophisticated character-driven stories in today's cinema.
