Expressing his concern over the current state of society and the film industry, he said, it’s a difficult time when society as well as the industry is full of uncertainty, conflict and confusion.”Independent cinema is the only genre, which stays true to the art of cinema. It’s time to mentor independent cinema, which can ensure growth of Indian cinema. Without it cinema would be nothing else, but business,” Bajpayee asserted.Earlier, Padma Shri recipient also spoke about his highly anticipated film Despatch. Along with the cast and crew of the film, he shed light on the film’s creation, challenges, and the gripping narrative that explores the dark side of journalism.”We started filming during the pandemic, which itself was a humongous challenge. We were shooting in Mumbai during the Delta wave, and many of us got infected. But we returned to continue shooting after that, overcoming tremendous obstacles,” Bajpayee said.“The script, written by Ishani and Kannu, is incredibly real and captivating. It’s a story about a journalist whose ambition and professional drive affects his personal life,” he remarked.He spoke about how the intense preparation for the role of a journalist affected him mentally but also helped him grow as an actor.
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