The well-known actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is credited with giving powerful performances, recently discussed the value of creative writing in India. As a judge at the esteemed KASHISH Pride Film Festival, she brought attention to how India has persevered in fostering indigenous creativity despite the proliferation of remixes in the artistic world.

Sonali highlighted in her perceptive analysis the critical role that writing plays in forming the story of any production, whether it be a stage piece or a motion picture. She said she thought the existence of a strong community of indigenous writers was the reason why India’s creative spirit flourishes. She was adamant that the popularity of remixes hasn’t stopped the nation from creating fascinating and unique content.

The actress from “Dil Chahta Hai” discussed the value of writing in any endeavor, saying that “writing is everything, whether it’s for theatre or film”.

“India always seems to stick out to me since we have such talented writers. Despite the remixes, our original writing is unaffected” said the actress.

In a time when popular media is frequently dominated by remixes and adaptations, Sonali’s words have a profound impact. Her viewpoint is evidence of the timeless value of creative storytelling and the need to protect and honor it.

Apart from Sonali Kulkarni, celebrities such as Kiran Rao, Shweta Prasad Basu, Barun Sobti, Lillete Dubey, Dolly Thakore, Anu Menon, and others graced the opening of the 15th KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2024.

Priyanka Dutta