With the announcement of the re-release of Mira Nair’s Oscar nominated movie Salaam Bombay, as also Sholay, in 3D, the trend of classic releases is picking up. Sangeeta Yadav speaks with filmmakers about their thoughts on this and the movies they would like to see on big screen all over again
Fresh release of old movies is a welcome trend. The major challenge is the perception that these old movies are available on DVDs. It's a different experience watching such films on the big screen. By re-releasing such a film, one gets to relive a time and era still cherished. I would like to see Do Dheegha Zameen being re-released
Subhash Kapoor
(director of Jolly llB)
Nostalgia has a market. The movies which launched my career — Arth, Saaransh, Naam, Daddy — are some of my movies which may work big time if they are released again with good marketing. I am quite thrilled about Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay being re-released
MaheshBhatt
(director and producer)
Some re-releases are made to make money while some to present a landmark film in today's time. To catch the interest of a financier is a tough task. Movies like Sangharsh, Jagte Raho and Anand are the ones I would like to get re-released
Ajay Sinha, director of Khap
Classics are a treat to entertainment. There are a lot of youngsters who have not seen such movies which is a landmark in itself. Apart from remakes of classics, it's this trend of re-release that should peak. lamhe, Kala Pathar and Deewar are a must for me
Ashima Chibber, Director
of the film Mere Dad Ki Maruti
It is a great challenge for distributors to get re-released movies screened at multiplexes. Over time, these classics get their own audience. As this trend progresses, it will take the stature of a classic. Movies like Guide, Ganga Jamuna, Sahib Biwi Aur Gulam and Chalti Ka Naam Gadi should be re-released
Sudhir Mishra, director of Inkaar
I am extremely excited about the re-release of Sholay that too in 3D. More such cult classics should be released for all those youngsters who have missed out on the golden era of Indian cinema. I would like to see the re-release of Raja Harishchandra, a silent film with a background score, and also Do Beegha Zameen
Sheershak Anand, Director, 3G