Actress Madhuri Dixit, renowned for her remarkable performances over a career spanning nearly four decades, has expressed her interest in exploring direction in the future.
During an exclusive conversation, she shared that while her extensive experience in the industry is invaluable, she does not feel prepared to step into directing just yet.
When asked about her potential plans to become a director, Madhuri said, “Well, a lot of people ask me that because I have been working for 40 years, so that brings with it the kind of experience because you have seen so many directors, worked with them, learned from them, but I think I have to be ready for it, and right now I am not, but at some point maybe.”
Reflecting on the evolution of filmmaking, Madhuri compared her debut movie “Abodh” to her recent work in “Mrs. Deshpande.” She noted that the filmmaking process has become significantly more organized compared to her early days.
She explained, “I think at that time there were only five or six very organized producers, like Yash Chopra, B R Chopra, Subhash Ghai, Rajshri Productions, and a few more, and the rest was pretty unorganized. Today, it is very organized. Back then, we relied more on spontaneity; today, we can prepare for a role. You get a script, along with amenities such as the RVs, where you can chill after every shot or get ready. At that time, we did not have all this; we used to sit under the sun, with an umbrella over our heads.”
Madhuri also highlighted the comfort provided to actors in the current film industry. “There are a lot of things where the comfort of the actor is taken care of, and also because the character is so prepared that you know what you are going to wear, you know what your look is going to be. We do a lot of prep for the roles; we have readings, which never used to happen then,” she added.