When sale of cigarettes and alcohol is permitted, why are scenes, which show cigarette smoking and consumption of alcohol in films, required to be accompanied by disclaimers?
– It’s because films are considered to be very potent influencing platforms. The intention behind the disclaimers that cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are injurious to health is to warn people about the ill-effects of smoking and drinking so that they think ten times before emulating those smoking and drinking on screen.
Prior to the film’s release, were the makers of Dhurandhar aware that their film would become such a huge blockbuster or even reach anywhere close to the blockbuster status?
– Director Aditya Dhar was aware that he was making a super-blockbuster. Artistes, who’ve worked in the film, recall Dhar often saying during shooting schedules that the film was turning out to be one that would write box-office history — of course, in a manner of expressing supreme confidence in the project rather than boasting.
What is the budget of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups?
– Reportedly, over Rs. 600 crore!