Vivek Agnihotri Writes An Open Letter To Piyush Goyal; Urges Government Support To Help Bollywood For THIS Reason

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri wrote an open letter to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging the government to support Indian cinema the same way it backs startups. Referring to Goyal’s speech at Startup Mahakumbh, where he encouraged young entrepreneurs to focus on real innovation rather than superficial ideas, Agnihotri said the film industry also needs serious introspection.

Vivek Agnihotri’s Open Letter To Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Vivek pointed out that while countries like Korea and Japan have turned their entertainment industries into global success stories, Indian cinema is lagging behind. Despite being the second-largest film-producing country, most Indian content ends up on American platforms like Netflix and Amazon. “It’s like the East India Company again—we create, but others own,” he said.

Agnihotri shared how films worldwide are embracing bold storytelling and innovation, from Korea’s Parasite to Hollywood’s 1917. In contrast, Bollywood is stuck in old patterns—focusing on stars, ignoring strong stories, and offering poor theatre experiences at high costs.

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He also recalled the struggles he faced after making The Kashmir Files, a film that broke the traditional Bollywood mould. He said it came with threats and backlash but also proved that there’s a hunger for truth and rooted stories.

Agnihotri requested the government to provide funding, support, and platforms for storytellers who want to make bold and meaningful cinema. He believes Indian cinema has the power to become a cultural and economic force globally, just like K-pop or Japanese anime. But for that to happen, it needs innovation, support, and a shift from elite glamour to global impact.

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