In a recent interview with Variety, Rajkumar Hirani spoke about his journey in cinema and the changing film industry. He said many of his characters are inspired by small towns where he was born and raised.
Rajkumar Hirani explained that he imagines his characters as simple people trying to achieve something extraordinary. He said his slice of life storytelling comes from a deep interest in human stories that feel real and relatable.
Comedy remains his strongest storytelling tool. However, Rajkumar Hirani said he avoids overusing humour and allows emotional moments to stand out naturally through honest character expressions and situations.
Speaking about Dunki, he said not every film receives the same appreciation. Rajkumar Hirani added that he was happy Shah Rukh Khan and the cast gave their best, even if the story did not connect with everyone.
He also spoke about budgeting challenges in today’s filmmaking environment. Rajkumar Hirani said filmmakers must be more careful with expenses as production costs continue to rise across the industry.
He mentioned that actors often travel with large entourages. According to Rajkumar Hirani, such costs should not fall on producers who are already dealing with financial pressures in filmmaking.
Rajkumar Hirani also expressed concern about piracy, OTT competition, and reduced film output from Bollywood in recent years. His honest observations about the industry have been appreciated by fans online.
