Shree Narayan Singh, the director of the Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, offers a retrospective on the film’s eight-year journey. He discusses its influence in fostering conversations about sanitation and why the narrative remains relevant today. In an exclusive interview, Singh reveals how the project evolved from a film into a broader mission centered on dignity, love, and societal transformation.
Reviewing the experience, Singh expresses feelings of pride and deep emotional connection to the film’s journey. He views the film as more than just a story, considering it a reflection of his personal values and a platform for voices often unheard.
The film addressed the scarcity of private toilets, an issue that Singh acknowledges affects health, dignity, and daily life. He and the writer of the film, Garima-Siddharth, saw cinema as a tool to shed light on the matter.
Singh emphasizes the importance of not only informing but also creating an emotional connection with the audience. By weaving the serious topic with love, humor, and optimism, the film aimed to touch hearts. The ultimate success, for Singh, was seeing the film’s impact leading to tangible changes, like families deciding to build toilets in their communities.
Even today, the film continues to generate discussion, illustrating cinema’s unique power to move hearts and inspire change. ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ represents a mission, embodying dignity, love, and respect, with the hope of extending its influence for years.