What Hansal Mehta Learned as a Filmmaker: Don’t Let Production Costs Limit Your Vision

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared insights about his significant role in son Jai Mehta’s ‘Lootere’. He emphasized on ensuring that the director’s vision and storytelling were maintained without budget constraints, calling it his “single largest” contribution.

Speaking about the challenges faced during the making of ‘Lootere’, Hansal Mehta expressed, “The biggest challenge was to make a series like Lootere on such scale within a budget.” He highlighted the importance of preserving the director’s vision while balancing costs and storytelling effectively.

Mehta elaborated on his approach towards supporting Jai Mehta’s vision, stating, “My role was primarily to see that Jai’s larger vision did not get compromised because of any constraints and that he can tell the story freely.” Emphasizing on the importance of maintaining creative integrity without being limited by financial constraints, Mehta emphasized on using innovative techniques in Indian filmmaking.

Starring Rajat Kapoor, Vivek Gomber, Amruta Khanvilkar, and Aamir Ali, ‘Lootere’ directed by Jai Mehta revolves around the character of a ship captain portrayed by Rajat Kapoor and his challenges with a criminal legacy. The series is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, offering viewers a thrilling narrative that explores complex characters and intriguing storylines.