Kabir Khan, known for directing ‘Kabul Express’, ‘New York’, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and ’83’, on Friday said the survival of meaningful cinema depends on a shared responsibility between the industry and its audiences.

Pointing to ‘Homebound’, which he described as “a beautiful film” that failed to receive the theatrical response it deserved, Khan stressed that filmmakers must work to improve the way such titles are showcased and promoted. At the same time, audiences too must step forward to support the kind of cinema they wish to see.

Speaking to ANI, he said, “There have been some changes, post-Covid, in the audience behaviour. And we are all still trying to, I think, analyse it and struggling to understand it.

‘Homebound’ follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter)

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