Excel Entertainment turns 25: Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani announce Excel Origins to back filmmakers under 30
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Excel Entertainment completes 25 years as Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar launch Excel Origins to discover and support filmmakers under 30.
Adding to this, Sidhwani and Akhtar revealed the initiative through their social media posts, looking back at the journey that began with Dil Chahta Hai . The 2001 movie, which marked Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut, went on to become an influential coming-of-age movie and established Excel Entertainment’s interest in backing fresh voices.
Meanwhile, Reflecting on the company’s beginnings, the duo noted that they were 26 when they started Excel Entertainment. “We didn’t have all the answers but we had an idea we believed in, the courage to take risks and the tenacity to make it happen,” they shared.
Notably, With Excel Origins, the filmmakers now intend to extend that philosophy to emerging talent. The initiative will focus on filmmakers under 30, with the aim of identifying writers and directors with distinctive voices and supporting them in developing original stories.
As per the latest buzz, The initiative will explore projects across genres and formats, while also creating opportunities for emerging actors and other creative talent.
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On top of that, Looking ahead, Sidhwani and Akhtar shared the next 25 years would include “Excel empowering young, aspiring filmmakers with bold ideas and the courage to tell stories differently.”
The initiative, they added, is ultimately about investing in “where cinema goes next.”
Source: Bollywood Hungama