Hansal Mehta Defends The Buckingham Murders Amidst Box Office Scrutiny. Hansal Mehta, the acclaimed filmmaker behind “The Buckingham Murders,” recently opened up about the film’s box office performance. Despite its intense and cerebral storyline, the film has faced criticism for not meeting box office expectations.
A Misplaced Obsession
In an insightful interview, Mehta expressed his frustration with the industry’s obsession with box office numbers. “My time and effort is ultimately nobody’s business. Also, it’s the producers who’ve invested the money in the project, and yet people talk about it as if it’s their money,” says the 56-year-old, adding, “The problem lies in the fact that people don’t see the film for what it does to them, or for its story and characters. They are so interested in the numbers that it has become reductive.”
Hansal Mehta Defends: He went on to say, “When we launched the trailer of our film, Ekta (Kapoor, co-producer) had mentioned how numbers and profits are two different things. The film has been profitable from day one,” Hansal Mehta shares, “We have to give the audiences some time, for word of mouth to spread. But people write obituaries for a film over a weekend.”
Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders
Hansal Mehta, recognised for his adept storytelling, recently hinted at the possibility of delving into the origins of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s character in ‘The Buckingham Murders. In the film, Kapoor Khan embodies a detective confronting personal loss while unravelling a complex murder case. The movie delves deep into her character’s psyche, revealing layers of grief, determination, and resilience. A prequel would provide fans with a chance to comprehend the events that moulded her into the formidable detective depicted in the original film.