India, Feb. 16 -- W hile the digital space may be obsessed with "hooks" and "loops" to retain a fleeting audience, the success of Taskaree proves that a strong narrative still holds its ground. For actor Anurag Sinha, who has found a mainstream breakthrough with the recent thriller, the overwhelming response has been a lesson in audience maturity. "Even though I played a villain, people have been very kind to accept me in that role. Their love has gone beyond what was even in the screenplay for me," he says. The conversation inevitably turns to the evolving OTT landscape. While streaming has created space for actors like him, Hollywood star Matt Damon recently revealed that filmmakers are being nudged by streamers to design content for shrinking attention spans. Sinha, earlier seen in Prisoners of War, remains a purist. "I believe a narrative has to have a flow. Whether it's a three-hour film or a six-hour series, the best part is getting into the journey of the story," he says, adding that trying to bind audiences through gimmicks such as repetitive dialogue cues is a short-lived strategy. "After a point, people will get done with that. People's attention span has already shortened because of social media bombardment. How much shorter do you want it to get?" he asks. "I'm sure makers are being affected by what OTTs are asking for, like looping the story, but where is the end to that? It's better to stick to the narrative and engage people with the story you have to tell. That is what will take you far."...