EXCLUSIVE: Akash Makhija Defends Bollywood Casting, Nepotism Debate; Says, “It’s Really About The Market Forces”

Akash Makhija shared a grounded and practical perspective on landing lead roles in theatrical films. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, he explained that box office economics play a crucial role in casting decisions. While admitting that every actor dreams of headlining a big-screen film, the actor believes producers naturally choose actors who can draw audiences to theatres. Reflecting on his own journey, Akash said he isn’t frustrated about not getting such opportunities yet, as he understands how the industry functions. Scroll down to read what he said and watch the full interview.

Akash Makhija Defends Bollywood Casting, Nepotism Debate

When asked if he wants to play the lead role in a theatrical release film, Akash Makhija said, “I have, in the past, done theatrical films a lot of times. I mean, Bhool Chuk Maaf was a theatrical release, toh maine woh bhi kiya. But I understand the market forces as well. Koi bhi producer aapko lead role tabhi dega jab usse pata hoga ki yeh actor market se a certain number of seats leke aa sakta hai. It doesn’t have to be, ‘Iss actor ko kyun liya? Usko kyun nahi liya?’ Jaise aajkal audience bolti hai, ‘Arre, yeh toh sirf nepo kids ko hi lete hain.”

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He continued, “But it’s not just that. It’s really about market forces. Aap khud dekho na. Aaj koi bhi producer kisi actor ko theatrical release mein lead role tabhi dega jab usse lagega ki yeh actor ek certain section of the audience theatres tak leke aayega. Otherwise, it doesn’t make business sense. And honestly, it’s fair as well. Agar market ko lagta hai ki mera chehra ya meri performance aisi hai jiske liye log paise dekar theatre mein aana chahenge, then yes, I will get that part. But, you know, it’s all in the hands of the audience these days.”

Concluding, he said, ‘Aur haan, kis actor ka sapna nahi hota bade parde par aana? Sabne woh sapna dekha hai. But I believe I’m very practical. I mean, there will come a time jab shayad main bhi audience ko theatres tak pull kar paunga, aur mujhe bhi woh mauka milega. If someone believes I can do that right now, I’m ready for it. But am I crying right now because mujhe woh opportunity nahi mil rahi? No. Because I understand ki industry isi tarah kaam karti hai. I think jin logon ko lead roles milte hain, unhe isliye milte hain kyunki woh audience lekar aate hain. Aur yeh process ka hissa hai.”

Akash Makhija is currently enjoying the success of Raakh and Gram Chikitsalay S2.

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