Ranbir Kapoor and Yash are currently busy promoting their much-awaited film, Ramayana . Since the release of its teaser, the film’s VFX and grand world-building have been topics of discussion, with fans weighing in on both its positive and negative aspects. Amid the debate, Ranbir and Yash recently discussed the use of AI in filmmaking and shared why they believe that while the technology can aid the process, it can never replace the performing arts.
Because his intentions are clear, speaking at an India International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) event, Ranbir admitted that he remains unbothered by the criticism. I think AI like VFX or camera lenses, can be used as a tool to better your filmmaking. But from the medium we come from – of storytelling, of art, of performing art — and I don’t think AI can ever replace that. We are survivors. We will come up with some idea or we will create something which even a machine would have to struggle with. In another interaction, Ranbir addressed the criticism that Ramayana has been receiving over aspects such as its VFX and music. It goes back to the good old song ‘Kuchh to log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna (People will say something, it’s their job to say something or the other)’. I think that’s a great philosophy to actually follow in life. Don’t be bothered by what people are saying. What matters is the people who matter, the people who care for your work, your intention, and your kindness. That’s what matters the most.”
Speaking to BBC News about the impact of AI on films, Ranbir said, “Art is always more personal when there is a human touch to it. Yash also weighed in on the debate and said, “We have to be responsible enough to understand that humans are involved in it, and we need to be very cautious in where all we apply this technology. Ranbir said, “What’s relevant today is this beauty of trolling online.
