Sudhanshu Saria On Backing Pech, Silverfish: Extremely Audience-Friendly Films | Exclusive

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winning a National Award and enjoying commercial success at the box office, Sudhanshu Saria is backing new talents, Kumar Chheda and Krishna, with Pech and Silverfish, respectively. The films are currently being shaped up meticulously under Sudhanshu’s guidance and expertise. Before backing cinema that drives on authentic content, Saria directed films that were showcased at international festivals, such as Radhika Madan’s Sanaa. In an exclusive interview with us (Zoom/Times Now), Sudhanshu revealed whether he is keen on taking Pech and Silverfish to various film festivals across the globe before releasing it for the Indian audience in theatres.

Sudhanshu Saria on taking Pech and Silverfish to film festivals

Talking to us, Sudhanshu iterated that he wants Pech and Silverfish to speak for themselves first, as he believes that will help in the marketing and release of the films. “Personally, I have enjoyed taking my film to festivals. I'm very lucky that the festivals have been very generous to me and greeted me with open arms, and just created amazing opportunities to meet audiences, to meet critics, to have my work championed and validated,” the filmmaker added.

He further shared, “I think that when it comes to Pech and Silverfish, they are extremely audience-friendly films. There are several festivals I can think of for each of these projects that would make for perfect fits as a great way to present them to their first audiences, but let the films get made, let them shape up, and eventually, we will do what's right for the film. I don't place any compulsion on them.”

Sudhanshu Saria on backing Pech and Silverfish

Sudhanshu also mentioned that he has been planning to collaborate with new talents for a long time. After several readings and meetings, the films were locked. “When we announce such films, we don't take it lightly. There's a tremendous responsibility that I treated with utmost respect. Backing someone's talent and giving them the resources to take up the public sphere so they can make films that hopefully contribute positively to society. One is looking for all these qualities, and you're looking to back a person that you think is going to turn into the kind of talent that shapes industries, generates employment and entertainment, brings changes in society, and sets. It is like you're looking for everything, so it's a tall order. The work is finally progressing and with each of these projects, we have found filmmakers that are worthy of that kind of faith. It has been a long process of curation, rigorous examination and preparation to get to here.”Sudhanshu signed off, saying he hopes that Pech and Silverfish leave the film industry with optimism that younger filmmakers can get their first break, create an impact and receive support from big banners, too.