Bengali directors and actors debate content vs. star power in film success
Hindustan TimesKolkata, Prominent Bengali directors and actors have agreed that content is the key driver of a film's success, while a strong cast offers a crucial support, though opinions varied on the precise balance between these elements in making a film a hit. Bengali directors and actors debate content vs. star power in film success Ace director Srijit Mukherjee, who moderated the discussion on Sunday titled 'Which one is more important for the success of a film - storyline or the pair,' at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival, said while content has become stronger, stardom is no longer the sole determining factor in a film's box office success. Actor Soham Chakraborty also backed Paoli and said "content is king." Differing from the logic offered by most panelists, actor Soham Chakraborty said "content is the king."