Stardom has no gender; film lovers value content, talent: Sharma
What's the story
Stardom has no gender today as the audience is accepting good stories irrespective of the actor featuring in the film, said producer Maneesh Sharma after the success of Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki".
Sharma said the commercial success of "Hichki" reassures his belief in good cinema and gives him a boost to support engaging and entertaining stories.
The film lovers value content and talent, he added.
Gender
Rani is a big star, says Sharma
Terming Rani a big star, Sharma said today, stardom has no gender.
"We have had a female-led narrative and it has done very well. It is extremely rewarding. Content and talent are the heroes," he said.
Sharma who also directed "Band Baaja Baarat", said he trusted his instincts to back Rani's comeback film, in which she plays a teacher who suffers from Tourette syndrome.
Resonance
There is a resonance with Hichki
Sharma said Hichki makers were not trying to deliver a social message, but it was rather essential to narrate the story in an interesting manner.
"There is a resonance with the film, and that is one of the most precious feelings for a filmmaker. It has become a conversation today, and there could be no bigger joy than this," he said.
Hit
Third consecutive hit for Sharma as a producer
"Hichki" is Maneesh Sharma's third consecutive hit as a producer, and he said he always goes by his gut and hopes for the best.
"I never had this plan of becoming a producer. It was not my long distance plan. I became a producer just like that. I am passionate about the process of filmmaking," the producer said.
Career
Sharma recalls his initial days
Recalling his initial days, the "Fan" director says when he was waiting for the release of his first film "Band Baaja Baaraat", he was told that his career was finished.
"I was told no one would come to watch the hero (Ranveer Singh), and the girl (Anushka Sharma) was ok, but the movie turned out to be really well," he says.