Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai spoke candidly about his decision to stop making films during an interview with film critic and trade analyst Komal Nahta. Ghai, known for his iconic films like Karz, Ram Lakhan, and Taal, revealed that the lack of passion and love in the film industry played a crucial role in his decision. The filmmaker’s words shed light on his frustration with the mechanical and transactional nature of modern filmmaking. Prior to his last produced film in 2022, he backed the 2015 movie Hero, starring Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty. He rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with films like Hero (1983), Karz (1980), Ram Lakhans (1989), Khal Nayak (1993), Saudagar (1991), andTaal (1999) For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch, or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.