Cinema VinesActor Saurabh Sachdeva has spoken openly about how the uncertainty that surrounds every film project can actually fuel creativity, according to a recent interview. In a time when many directors are tempted to stick to safe, formulaic stories, Sachdeva argues that the unknown can push filmmakers to experiment and produce fresh work.
During the conversation, the actor cited his recent films Animal, Jaane Jaan (2023), and Satluj and Ishqnama as examples of projects that were approached without a guaranteed outcome. He noted, “We don’t know what kind of success we will get from which project. We don’t know which film will work or not.” The discussion came after the Diljit Dosanjh‑starrer Satluj was pulled from the ZEE5 platform in India just two days after its digital release, a move that sparked debate about the commercial viability of new releases.
Sachdeva said that if filmmakers abandon uncertainty, they risk producing “bad films.” He explained, “If we start playing safe, we’ll make bad films.” The actor believes that uncertainty is the “mother of creativity” and that it keeps creators curious and willing to push boundaries. “The more uncertainty we have, the more curious we will be and the more on the edge we will be to make the right project,” he added.
While championing risk, Sachdeva acknowledges that commerce cannot be ignored. He stressed that a producer’s investment ultimately determines the scale and resources available for a film. However, he cautioned against judging a movie solely by its box‑office numbers. “With the numbers, the film cannot be judged. That film can be judged itself, because the numbers are eating the film,” he said, warning that chasing revenue can distort artistic intent.
In closing, Sachdeva urged the industry to embrace uncertainty as a catalyst for innovation. “If there is no uncertainty in life, we don’t know what will work. We are uncertain, then it works more. I feel it creates more great work,” he remarked. “If we start playing safe, then we will get bored and we will start making bad films, which was happening.” His remarks suggest a call for a balanced approach where creative ambition and commercial reality coexist without compromising the integrity of the art form.
