From the archive record
In this archival interview, Juhi Chawla speaks about the growing influence of the Western film industry on India’s creative ecosystem, especially in the field of VFX and animation. She explains how, for years, major Hollywood studios outsourced post-production and digital work to Indian companies, making it natural for Indian creators to eventually expand into large-scale animated filmmaking themselves. Juhi highlights the 2010 Indian animated film Ramayana: The Epic, noting how such stories hold strong appeal for both children and parents—offering entertainment while also introducing younger audiences to cultural and mythological history. She reflects on how good animated films enjoy a long shelf life, often rediscovered by new generations. Juhi also observes a rising trend of major Bolly