Nawazuddin Siddiqui has frequently voiced his concerns about the Hindi film industry’s shortcomings. Recently, he also took aim at streaming services, accusing them of putting business and profits ahead of creativity and artistic quality. According to him, these platforms have turned into commercial hubs, losing sight of true artistic values.Streaming Platforms Turning into MarketplacesTalking to SCREEN, Siddiqui said, “Irrespective of any platform or any process, it starts out as great and then turns into a market. Baazar toh ban hi gaya hai. Studios in India keep saying we need ‘commercial’ qualities attached to every project. I don’t agree with that. If the product is of a certain quality, then the commercial aspect eventually gets attached to it organically.”The Harm of Overemphasizing Commercial AspectsHe explained that placing too much emphasis on the commercial side of art can cause significant harm. Over time, projects that begin with great passion often end up becoming purely business ventures.Anurag Kashyap’s Recent Comments on Netflix CEOJust days before this, Anurag Kashyap, the director of ‘Sacred Games’, took a sharp dig at Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Responding to Sarandos’s comments about Netflix’s first Indian original, Kashyap said, “I always knew the tech guys are dumb when it comes to story telling but Ted Sarandos is the definition of dumb is what I didn’t know.”Mixed Reactions and Ekta Kapoor’s Subtle JabHis statements sparked varied responses across social media platforms. Among the reactions, Ekta Kapoor from Balaji Telefilms subtly mocked Kashyap, referencing his “saas-bahu” remark in a hidden criticism.
