Saturday, June 20, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Films shouldn't be judged by box office numbers: Hirani

Darpan News Desk IANS, 23 Jul, 2015 12:37 PM
  • Films shouldn't be judged by box office numbers: Hirani
Having delivered one of the biggest hits in Hindi cinema with "PK", award-winning filmmaker Rakumar Hirani isn't too bothered about box office numbers.
 
"A film shouldn't be judged by the box office numbers anyway. Several films doing well at the box office are forgotten the next day. But this film will stay inside us for many years as a good film and that matters more than box office," Hirani said at a special screening of "Masaan" here. 
 
Neeraj Ghaywan's internationally acclaimed film "Masaan" has been appreciated by the celebrities at various screenings, and Hirani is completely moved by the film and its concept.
 
"The film is extremely beautiful, well-written and well-directed. And all the actors have done a fine job. I actually didn't know what I was going to watch but one thing I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed the film," he said. 
 
The film features Sanjay Mishra, Richa Chadda, Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi, Saurabh Chadhary, Vineet Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Nikhil Sahni and Hirani feels that the performance of Vicky needs special attention.
 
"It (acting) was the most beautiful thing I felt, especially Vicky Kaushal who is Shyam Kaushal's son. The manner in which he has performed, you don't feel that he is actually acting. His performance is extremely effortless. He is looking very matured and in no way does it look his first film," he said.
 
He also stated that films like "Masaan" find their own way to platforms like the Oscars.
 
"Masaan", which won two prestigious awards at the Cannes International Film Festival in May, will hit the Indian screens only on Friday.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

'Gun Pe Done' a clean family entertainer: Vijay Raaz

'Gun Pe Done' a clean family entertainer: Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz, who is known for his comic timing, will be next seen in "Gun Pe Done" and the actor says there is no double-meaning comedy in the film and it is a....

'Gun Pe Done' a clean family entertainer: Vijay Raaz

I Am Not A Stripper From The Video I Just Did, It Is My Character: Freida Pinto

I Am Not A Stripper From The Video I Just Did, It Is My Character: Freida Pinto
There is a recurring pattern in actress Freida Pinto's films and that is the presence of strong female characters. The Hollywood-based Indian actress says it's the first thing that she considers while choosing films.

I Am Not A Stripper From The Video I Just Did, It Is My Character: Freida Pinto

Roger Federer Wants To Watch Aamir Khan's 'PK'

Roger Federer Wants To Watch Aamir Khan's 'PK'
International tennis legend Roger Federer is eagerly waiting to watch Aamir Khan’s much anticipated film “PK”.

Roger Federer Wants To Watch Aamir Khan's 'PK'

Pooja Bhatt Announces Her Separation From Her Husband On Twitter

Pooja Bhatt Announces Her Separation From Her Husband On Twitter
After announcing her separation from her husband Manish Makhija, actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt says the success of a relationship doesn’t depend on any license.

Pooja Bhatt Announces Her Separation From Her Husband On Twitter

I have done films which were not hit, but that's fine: Kalki

I have done films which were not hit, but that's fine: Kalki
Actress Kalki Koechlin says she is still learning and hopes to excel in acting when she turns 90.

I have done films which were not hit, but that's fine: Kalki

Women Generally Not Safe In Delhi: Sonam

Women Generally Not Safe In Delhi: Sonam
Actress Sonam Kapoor has strongly condemned the recent sexual assault on a young woman by a taxi driver in the capital and said that Mumbai is safer than Delhi for women.

Women Generally Not Safe In Delhi: Sonam