Rasika Dugal: AI Can Assist Writing, But Women-Led Films Still Struggle for Backing

Actor Rasika Dugal has weighed in on the growing role of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, saying that while AI may assist the creative process, the real challenge lies in getting projects financed and released.

Speaking about her experience, Dugal noted that she regularly receives scripts featuring strong, interesting characters with women at the centre of the story. However, she observed that many such projects struggle to secure producer backing, and even when they are made, they often face difficulties in obtaining theatrical releases.

"Writing might change with the help of AI. However, it is the distribution which becomes a problem," Dugal said. "I get a lot of scripts every day which have very interesting characters, women in the centre, but they often don't have producers backing them. Or if they have, if those films have been made, it's difficult for them to get releases."

The actor expressed caution about relying too heavily on AI for writing, describing it as a supporting tool rather than the primary creative force. She also acknowledged that she does not use AI extensively herself and finds it difficult to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology.

Dugal's comments come as she reprises her role as Beena Tripathi in 'Mirzapur: The Movie', which continues the popular franchise's story on the big screen. The film, released in theatres on September 4, centres on the race for the Mirzapur throne, with new contenders altering the dynamics between established characters such as Kaleen Bhaiya, Munna Bhaiya, and Guddu Pandit.