Film Quote by Naseeruddin Shah
“The ballooning budgets of Bollywood are getting out of hand, and it's important for people to realise that you don't need Rs 20 crore to make a good, commercially viable film.”
About This Quote
Bollywood’s soaring budgets risk eclipsing creative storytelling; modest funding can still produce commercially viable films.
In simple terms: Big budgets aren’t necessary for good movies.
Key Takeaway
Focus on story and efficiency over spending.
Themes
film industry
budgeting
creativity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
cinematic
industry
When to use this quote
- independent filmmaking
- crowdfunding
- regional cinema
- film festivals
Key Concepts
economics of cinema
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What elements make a low‑budget film succeed?
- How can audiences support modest productions?
A Different Perspective
High‑budget films often dominate markets, limiting exposure for low‑budget works.
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