Filmmaker Aanand L. Rai is deeply upset. His 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa, a film that sparked both critical acclaim and audience adoration for its emotionally complex narrative, is now being given an entirely unexpected spin — and not by him. Yes, Raanjhanaa’s lead character Kundan, played by Dhanush, will now live. The AI-generated alternate ending completely negates the original’s tragic climax — a twist that lent the film its emotional gravitas and artistic signature.
Aanand L. Rai shocked over AI-generated ‘Happy’ ending for Raanjhanaa; says, “Imagine what this gimmick would do to cinema”
“Now, I suppose everyone will go home happy, with their popcorn bags emptied and no emotions ruffled,” filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali remarked sarcastically. Like Raanjhanaa, his film Devdas was also produced by Eros International. “What’s next? Revive Devdas just to please Shah Rukh Khan’s fans?” Bhansali quipped.
Aanand L. Rai is still reeling from the news. “I’m trying to understand the gravity of what’s being done. How can someone else decide how to conclude my film? Imagine if Anand had lived in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Anand — would it still be the same film?”
Actor Kumud Mishra, who played a crucial role in Raanjhanaa, is equally perplexed. “I don’t understand Artificial Intelligence, so I really don’t know how something like this can be done. But I suppose at the end of the day, it’s about business. They must be seeing some profit in it.”
Veteran filmmaker Sudhir Mishra expressed serious concern. “Imagine what this gimmick would do to cinema! I find it reprehensible to meddle in the creative work of an artiste. This is cinema — not a video game. And all said and done, AI is a plagiariser at the moment.”
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, who played a pivotal role in the film, shared his distress: “I’m trying to understand what’s being done. I think it’s a ridiculous thing to do. It will kill the soul of the film.”
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta offered a cautionary note: “Unfortunately, I don’t know the full details of this development. However, if this has been done without the consent of its creators, I see it as a violation of their moral, creative, and possibly legal rights. It could set a dangerous precedent — a misuse of what is otherwise a powerful and revolutionary technological advance.”
As the conversation around AI-generated content continues to grow, the Raanjhanaa incident has sparked serious concerns within the film industry — about creative ownership, ethics, and the sanctity of artistic storytelling.
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