By Hindustan Times
Does Bollywood need lessons in time management from the south? Actors who've been on all sides think so. Actor Sonu Sood, who's straddling both Hindi films and southern cinema, says, “Since I started, the south have been more disciplined. They value their dates and are more
organised.”
Actor Veena Malik, who's engaged on the sets of the Kannada remake of The Dirty Picture in Bangalore, agrees. “Here, a six-o-clock shift means six-o-clock at the dot, and ditto with the pack-up. I’ve done five films in Bollywood and that i haven’t seen such an on-time set-up.”
They don't seem to be the primary to mention that. Kajal Aggarwal, who has worked extensively in Telugu films before acting with Ajay Devgn in Singham last year, had said the similar thing. South star Mayuri had said, “People here (within the south) are more dedicated and punctual. Schedules keep changing often in Hindi movie shoots. Here in south, everything is pucca.
"Once the movie goes on floor, no ego clashes are entertained and everything is easily defined. Shooting for a film in Hindi means two years gone, as schedules change finally minute.” Singer Sowmya Raoh, who's a part of both industries, was quoted saying in an interview, “The south industry is more punctual and disciplined than the Bombay industry.”
Even as Sood says Bollywood has come far and is slowly beginning to value time, others, like trade analyst Joginder Tuteja, say it never lacked at the front: “It’s a glorified myth. If we have now stories about Bollywood, we’ve also heard stories concerning the south.”
