Deepti Naval said she agreed to be a part of Listen Amaya because the film has explored an untouched subject in Hindi Cinema.
Mumbai:
Veteran actress Deepti Naval, whois known for portraying strong characters onscreen, says Hindicinema is going through its best phase now where strongcontent is part of the mainstream.
Ms Naval, 55, who was one of the prominent faces ofparallel cinema in the 70s' and 80s', said now cinema oftentalks about the social and political issues which were neverdiscussed earlier.
"In our times, cinema used to be innocent and they didn'thave a technically sharp language. But now, content is strongin films and they have become mainstream. Cinema isexperimenting with subjects. Films like Vicky Donor andInkaar have discussed those issues which we never thought ofbringing on the silver screen.
"The society has opened up now. Issues about a person'ssexuality is coming out of the closet. People are ready toacknowledge it and address it. Relevant issues are beingtalked about in films," Deepti told PTI.
The actress will be seen in a lead role after a long timein the upcoming Listen Amaya. Directed by debut filmmakerAvinash Kumar Singh, the film is about the relationshipbetween a widow and her daughter and what happens when themother falls in love with a man.
Deepti said she agreed to be a part of the film becausethe film has explored an untouched subject in Hindi Cinema.
"The premise of the film is very interesting. Sincenobody has tackled the subject before, so I decided to be apart of the project. It is a subtle, sensitive film about thebond between a mother and daughter. It's a new area to explorewhen it comes to Hindi films. Its a day-to-day story of ourlife and told in an interesting and light vain," she said.
Set in Delhi, the film, also starring newbies SwaraBhaskar and Siddhant in prominent roles, will hit theatres onFebruary 1.
"I like the idea of working with young people. They areso fresh and have a different take on life. I do enjoy workingwith the younger lot now. They have a completely differentperspective towards life and work," she said.
She has also teamed up with Farooq Shaikh, with whomshe delivered many hits like Chashme Buddoor, Bazaar andMirch Masala.
"I have worked with Farooque many years but I don't feelthat we are working together after a long time. We have justpicked up from where we left. It's nice to work with peopleyou know. He was so good in Bazaar and Chashme Buddoor,"she said.
Deepti was recently seen in Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar,where she played a social activist.
"I play a social activist who is the mediator in thesexual harassment case in the office, so it doesn't go to thecourt. These are the things which are being questioned now inthe aspect of cinema. It's being confronted now."
The actress is also turning director with the ManishaKoirala-starrer Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish.
The film is expected to hit theatres this year.
Ms Naval, 55, who was one of the prominent faces ofparallel cinema in the 70s' and 80s', said now cinema oftentalks about the social and political issues which were neverdiscussed earlier.
"In our times, cinema used to be innocent and they didn'thave a technically sharp language. But now, content is strongin films and they have become mainstream. Cinema isexperimenting with subjects. Films like Vicky Donor andInkaar have discussed those issues which we never thought ofbringing on the silver screen.
"The society has opened up now. Issues about a person'ssexuality is coming out of the closet. People are ready toacknowledge it and address it. Relevant issues are beingtalked about in films," Deepti told PTI.
The actress will be seen in a lead role after a long timein the upcoming Listen Amaya. Directed by debut filmmakerAvinash Kumar Singh, the film is about the relationshipbetween a widow and her daughter and what happens when themother falls in love with a man.
Deepti said she agreed to be a part of the film becausethe film has explored an untouched subject in Hindi Cinema.
"The premise of the film is very interesting. Sincenobody has tackled the subject before, so I decided to be apart of the project. It is a subtle, sensitive film about thebond between a mother and daughter. It's a new area to explorewhen it comes to Hindi films. Its a day-to-day story of ourlife and told in an interesting and light vain," she said.
Set in Delhi, the film, also starring newbies SwaraBhaskar and Siddhant in prominent roles, will hit theatres onFebruary 1.
"I like the idea of working with young people. They areso fresh and have a different take on life. I do enjoy workingwith the younger lot now. They have a completely differentperspective towards life and work," she said.
She has also teamed up with Farooq Shaikh, with whomshe delivered many hits like Chashme Buddoor, Bazaar andMirch Masala.
"I have worked with Farooque many years but I don't feelthat we are working together after a long time. We have justpicked up from where we left. It's nice to work with peopleyou know. He was so good in Bazaar and Chashme Buddoor,"she said.
Deepti was recently seen in Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar,where she played a social activist.
"I play a social activist who is the mediator in thesexual harassment case in the office, so it doesn't go to thecourt. These are the things which are being questioned now inthe aspect of cinema. It's being confronted now."
The actress is also turning director with the ManishaKoirala-starrer Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish.
The film is expected to hit theatres this year.
