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EXCLUSIVE: Badhaai Ho director Amit Sharma backs writers for withdrawing names from Filmfare 2019 nominations
Badhaai Ho been in news after the writers of the film, Shantanu Srivastava and Akshat Ghildial, took off their nomination from the Filmfare awards 2019. Now, Amit Sharma has EXCLUSIVELY shared his viewpoints with us on the same. Read on.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, and Sanya Malhotra starrer Badhaai Ho became one of the sleeper hits of 2018. The movie buffs appreciated the fresh content and performances by the lead cast. Directed by Amit Sharma, the film follows the story about a middle-aged couple who gets unexpectedly pregnant and how the family deals with them becoming a talking point in their social circles. The movie got positive reviews from both the audience and critics. All the actors did a fantastic job of putting out a serious topic in a funny way.
The film has been in news after the writers of the film, Shantanu Srivastava and Akshat Ghildial, took off their nomination from the Filmfare awards 2019 after screenwriterJyoti Kapoor’s name was added alongside them. Now, Amit Sharma has EXCLUSIVELY shared his viewpoints with us on the same. He said, “My intention behind making the film was to spread happiness and not conclude it with controversies. The media nowadays is strong and forthcoming and I appreciate that, but it's amazing how easy it is to manipulate and confuse people through social platforms. What I am going to say is black and white, there is no grey. Badhaai Ho came out in October 2018, was written by Akshat and Shantanu, Ms. Jyoti Kapor had nothing to do with the story or the script that transcribed to the motion picture that was loved by the audiences.”
“What’s appalling is that nobody has approached me asking for clarifications on the same. A director would be aware who wrote the film he is directing. I haven't met Ms. Jyoti till date nor have I ever read the script of Hum do Humare Char which she claims has a resemblance to Badhaai Ho. Jyoti had the same one line idea which I was unaware of till I got to know the same from Junglee pictures. The Film industry is brutal and unforgiving and unlike the corporate sector, there is a lot riding alongside the hard work we put in. I have known Akshat and Shantanu since their forming years, they have been true to the art and diligent with their work but never have they been cheats. Filmfare is one of the biggest platforms that gives recognition to artists from the Indian Film Industry and makes them a household name. If Ms. Jyoti has truly contributed to the script of Badhaai ho, I request her to come out in the open with her script, and end this confusion once and for all,” he added.
“Akshat one of the writers on Badhaai Ho!, came up with this idea way back in 2012, for an ad campaign. He narrated the idea to me and we started work on the same. This was in 2015. Soon after when Priti got to know I was working on a similar idea, we met and she heard our story, she loved it so much that she said we should continue developing it. Akshat and Shantanu started developing the story which became Badhaai Ho!. I am not insinuating anything here neither am I leaving anything for the grey or for odd assumptions, The story was developed by only Akshat and Shantanu keeping Junglee in the loop. Ms. Jyoti nor her version of the story were ever responsible for what became Badhaai Ho,” he further added.
“Priti spoke to Akshat and Shantanu and in good faith, they agreed upon giving Ms. Jyoti Kapoor the credit, for “Story for Junglee pictures”, as you can see it appear not with the main writers but towards the end of the credit roll. I am saddened to hear that two hardworking individuals will be missing out on something they really worked hard towards. I wish Ms. Jyoti Kapoor all the luck, and success for her forthcoming projects,” Amit said and signed off.
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