Out of the many Bollywood actors who have made is big in the West, Irrfan Khan remains one of the most reckoned! In recent times, Irrfan has a web series titled 'Tokyo Trial' to his credit. In the historic drama, Irrfan plays a Calcutta judge who is summoned to Tokyo to execute a trial in the wake of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
Though Irrfan is himself a part of an international web series, he thinks that online streaming platforms in India have a blurred future. Speaking his mind, Irrfan said, "Humare paas web series banane ke liye talent nahin hai (We don't have the talent to make a web series); it's the bitter truth."
Calling production houses business-minded, Irrfan adds, "They are neither passionate nor have the understanding of a good story. We will not be able to deliver a world-class web series since such projects are born purely from passion."
"Earlier, directors used to think of ways to break into Hollywood. Today, one can sit in India and make a world class product. But we are taking it lightly by making stupid comedies. I doubt if we will be able to cash in on the digital platform," continues Irrfan.
Irrfan will be next seen in a comedy drama titled 'Hindi Medium'. Alongside Irrfan, the film also stars Pakistani actress Saba Qamar. Directed by Saket Chaudhary, the film will soon hit theatres on May 12.
Credits: Mid-Day