Akhtar emphasized the pivotal role of the audience in shaping the industry’s direction. He urged the audience to take responsibility for the content they consume, as it directly influences the types of films and music that gain prominence. “More than the filmmaker, the onus lies with the audience today. You take responsibility too for the kind of films you watch. That’s what decides what kind of films will be made”, he declared. “You decide what’s made and what should be rejected. The value and moralities shown in our films lie in your hands”.Did Javed Akhtar take a dig at Ranbir’s ‘Animal’?
Akhtar emphasized the pivotal role of the audience in shaping the industry’s direction. He urged the audience to take responsibility for the content they consume, as it directly influences the types of films and music that gain prominence. “More than the filmmaker, the onus lies with the audience today. You take responsibility too for the kind of films you watch. That’s what decides what kind of films will be made”, he declared. “You decide what’s made and what should be rejected. The value and moralities shown in our films lie in your hands”.