Tigmanshu Dhulia slams Bollywood's creative app, calls greenlight team visionless

Veteran director Tigmanshu Dhulia expressed sharp disappointment with a digital platform that is used to evaluate and green‑light film projects in Bollywood. In a recent interview, he said the people who approve scripts and concepts through the app appear to have "zero vision," implying a lack of creative foresight in the industry’s decision‑making process.

Dhulia, known for his socially relevant cinema, argued that reliance on such technology may be stifling originality, pushing producers to favor safe, formulaic content rather than innovative storytelling. He warned that this trend could erode the artistic standards that once defined Indian cinema.

The filmmaker’s remarks have sparked debate among producers, writers and industry insiders, many of whom defend the app as a tool for streamlining project selection. However, Dhulia’s criticism underscores a growing concern that commercial pressures are outweighing creative ambition in Bollywood today.