Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya recently acknowledged the brilliance of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stating that he is not a 'visual director' like him.
During Barjatya's recent appearance on Komal Nahta's podcast, "Game Changers," the filmmaker shared insights into his creative process, distinguishing his approach from that of his contemporaries. Sooraj emphasized that while visuals are important, his primary focus remains on the narrative, highlighting the significance of how every beat of the story is brought to life on screen.
He shared, "Unless I don't find every single character, and I'm ready for every song, I don't rely on any choreographer. I sit, I picturize, I do, I want everything written down. Komal Ji, I'm not a visual director like Sanjay Leela Bhansali; he is a master. I'm essentially a storyteller. What is going to be picturized on every beat is important to me."
The 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain' director also opened up about his unique approach to filmmaking, describing himself as a "selfish director." When Komal Nahta asked Barjatya about his selective filmmaking process and why he chooses to release only a limited number of films each year, Barjatya called himself a 'selfish director.'
"As a director, Komalji, I am very selfish. Unless and until I'm ready, I don't want to start," Barjatya mentioned.
The show premiered on Sony LIV on 7th February. (IANS)
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