Akash Makhija shared a grounded and practical perspective on landing lead roles in theatrical movies. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, he explained that box office economics play an important role in casting decisions. While admitting that each actor dreams of headlining a big-screen film, the actor believes producers naturally select actors who can draw audiences to theatres. Reflecting on his own journey, Akash said he isn’t frustrated about not getting such opportunities yet, as he understands how the industry functions. Scroll all the way down to read what he said and watch the complete interview.
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When asked if he desires to play the lead role in a theatrical release film, Akash Makhija said, “I actually have, prior to now, done theatrical movies a number of times. I mean, Bhool Chuk Maaf was a theatrical release, toh maine woh bhi kiya. But I understand the market forces as well. Koi bhi producer aapko lead role tabhi dega jab usse pata hoga ki yeh actor market se a certain variety of seats leke aa sakta hai. It doesn’t must be, ‘Iss actor ko kyun liya? Usko kyun nahi liya?’ Jaise aajkal audience bolti hai, ‘Arre, yeh toh sirf nepo kids ko hi lete hain.”
He continued, “Nevertheless it’s not only that. It’s really about market forces. Aap khud dekho na. Aaj koi bhi producer kisi actor ko theatrical release mein lead role tabhi dega jab usse lagega ki yeh actor ek certain section of the audience theatres tak leke aayega. Otherwise, it doesn’t make business sense. And truthfully, it’s fair as well. Agar market ko lagta hai ki mera chehra ya meri performance aisi hai jiske liye log paise dekar theatre mein aana chahenge, then yes, I’ll get that part. But, , it’s all within the hands of the audience lately.”
Concluding, he said, ‘Aur haan, kis actor ka sapna nahi hota bade parde par aana? Sabne woh sapna dekha hai. But I consider I’m very practical. I mean, there’ll come a time jab shayad major bhi audience ko theatres tak pull kar paunga, aur mujhe bhi woh mauka milega. If someone believes I can do this without delay, I’m ready for it. But am I crying without delay because mujhe woh opportunity nahi mil rahi? No. Because I understand ki industry isi tarah kaam karti hai. I believe jin logon ko lead roles milte hain, unhe isliye milte hain kyunki woh audience lekar aate hain. Aur yeh process ka hissa hai.”
Akash Makhija is currently having fun with the success of Raakh and Gram Chikitsalay S2.
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