He says if actors are speaking in Hindi, the script should also be written in Devanagari, not Roman letters. The actor adds that while films are made in Hindi, much of the work on set still happens in English.
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Lights, camera… English? Not if Viineet Kumar Siingh can help it.
In an industry that proudly calls itself Hindi cinema, a quiet language battle is playing out behind the scenes. And Viineet has just spilled the tea. The actor, known for his intense roles and sharp words, says he has one simple rule on set; if the dialogues are in Hindi, give him the script in Hindi too.
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During a chat with IANS, Viineet opened up about a growing trend in Bollywood. Many scripts today are written in Roman script;Hindi words typed out in English letters. On top of that, some actors even rely on teleprompters.
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When asked what he thinks about these changes, the ‘Chhaava’ and ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actor did not dodge the question.
He clearly said that he always asks filmmakers to give him his dialogues in Devanagari. Why? Because he is comfortable reading it and believes it makes more sense.
According to him, if actors are speaking in Hindi, then written script should also be in Hindi. For Viineet, it is not just about preference. It is about staying true to the language of the film.
Viineet also pointed out something many insiders quietly admit. While Bollywood makes films in Hindi, a lot of the work happens in English.
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From discussions to paperwork, English often becomes the default language on set. Viineet said this shift is noticeable. However, he also made it clear that everyone has the freedom to choose what works for them.
Still, if you ask him personally, he feels that working in the same language as the film creates better flow and understanding.
Interestingly, Viineet is not alone in this thought.
Back in 2022, Nawazuddin Siddiqui also raised concerns about Bollywood scripts being written in Roman instead of Devanagari.
The ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ actor had spoken at a media event about how strange it feels that films are made in Hindi, but communication on set often happens in English.
He revealed that directors, producers, scriptwriters, costume designers, production designers (almost everyone) tends to speak in English during the filmmaking process. According to Nawazuddin, this sometimes even leads to confusion among the team members.
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