Actor Priya Banerjee has expressed her concerns about the lack of originality in mainstream Hindi cinema, calling it a repetitive loop. She credits OTT platforms for taking risks and backing fresh, unconventional ideas.
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Priya spoke about her journey and choices, reflecting on why she has always steered clear of conventional roles and gravitated towards characters that excite her.
Priya believes Bollywood has become a business, with filmmakers calculating their moves to make a certain amount of money. She praised OTT platforms for backing innovative and original films, even if they don't see the light of day in mainstream Bollywood.
She also spoke about her recent film, Candy and the Pizza Ggirl, which tells the story of several eccentric strangers who collide in a neon-lit chain of bizarre events.
