Mumbai, June 14 -- "Neerja" and "Aarya" famed filmmaker Ram Madhvani requests audiences and critics to refrain from declaring Indian cinema bereft of life, as it is "going through an identity crisis".

Audience tastes are changing faster than a filmmaker can say "Action!" As a result, the industry seems to be trying to find new voices and avenues for box office success. But Madhvani has one request for its critics, "Don't say the movies are dead. Because they're not. It's just a rough patch."While acknowledging that harsh criticism and negative reactions can sometimes be frustrating, Madhvani emphasised that constructive feedback remains valuable. He noted that audiences continue to share a deep emotional connection with films, whether to l...