Brahmastra’s dialogue writer Hussain Dalal REACTS to dialogue backlash; calls it “Collective attempt”

The writer of Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, Hussain Dalal, has addressed the criticism surrounding the film’s dialogues, revealing that the trolling took a toll on his confidence. In a recent interview with CNN-News18, Dalal was asked about the criticism directed at the dialogues. He admitted that the trolling affected his morale, especially given his tendency to be praised for his work.

He asserted, “To be honest, confidence takes a beating, of course. Also, I have one bad habit that from the time I was very young, from my childhood. I was used to a lot of praise. So, that also affects you. But then everybody in the world is educated enough to understand that everybody collectively agreed to say the lines, shoot the lines, direct the lines and write the lines.”

Dalal further added, “I didn’t run away with the camera to shoot (the film alone). I think the larger understanding is that everybody who makes movies understands that what we collectively attempted (to make)… turned out this way. More than me losing morale for a few months, other producers lost it (confidence in me). But honestly, I think it is a great learning experience. Fantastic learning experience.”

Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, released in September 2022, is directed by Ayan Mukerji. The Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its visual effects and others criticising its dialogues and storyline.

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