Hansal Mehta at Cinevesture Film Festival: I love working with people who are truly passionate about filmmaking

The second day of the Cinevesture Film Festival was a remarkable blend of engaging discussions, insightful conversations, and in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape of the Indian film industry. With industry leaders sharing their expertise, the festival continued to serve as a pivotal platform for filmmakers, producers, and cinephiles alike.
A compelling In Conversation session featured Arshdeep Arshi, an independent journalist, along with the versatile singer, lyricist, and actor Jasbir Jassi, discussing the synergy of music and storytelling in cinema.
One of the most awaited sessions, The Relationship Between a Director and Actor, featured an engaging discussion with Vaibhav Munjal (CEO and Co-founder, Chalchitra Talks), Pratik Gandhi (Actor), and Hansal Mehta (Director). They reflected on the nuances of collaboration, artistic trust, and the creative synergy that shapes impactful performances.
Speaking about his journey at the festival, Pratik Gandhi says, "Acting is an extension of a character’s soul, and theatre is the one space that sets you free without confines. Over the last four years, I have developed an unspoken understanding with Hansal Mehta, which strengthens our professional bond. Festivals like Cinevesture provide an essential platform to exchange ideas and celebrate cinema. It is important to work with and nurture new actors, carving paths for them just as others have done for me."
Director Hansal Mehta says, “I love working with people who are truly passionate about filmmaking, dedicated storytellers, disciplined actors, and a crew that runs like clockwork. Every character brings something new, and the lines in a script are just an extension of that, shaped through practice. The more you prepare, the better you get. But the tough part is that fresh talent often struggles to break through because of the way the system is set up. As filmmakers, we need to shake things up and open more doors for new, creative voices. That’s why platforms like the Cinevesture Film Festival are so important, they give emerging talent a space to be seen, heard, and celebrated.”
Biopics continue to dominate Indian cinema, and The Challenges of Making a Biopic session brought together leading industry personalities such as Nandini Ramnath, Abhishek Chaubey, Honey Trehan, Chirag Bajaj, and D.P. Singh, who shared their perspectives on the intricacies of bringing real-life stories to the big screen.
The session on The Advantage of Multiple Producers from an Investor Perspective featured an esteemed panel including Nina Gupta, Vikramaditya Motwane, Naren Chandavarkar, Sid Meer, and Nitin Baid. The discussion provided a comprehensive analysis of the financial and strategic advantages of collaborative production models, highlighting how multiple producers can mitigate risks, diversify creative inputs, and enhance a film’s market potential. The panelists explored the evolving investment landscape in Indian cinema, emphasizing sustainable funding strategies and the long-term viability of co-production partnerships