<p>Director Krishna Bhatt says that she will always be compared with her father noted filmmaker Vikram Bhatt even though her storytelling style is completely different from that of the <em>Haunted</em> helmer. Speaking to <em>DH</em>, she also opened up about her upcoming web shows <em>Maaya 4</em> and <em>Twisted 3</em> and added that bold content does not need to be sleazy.</p>.<p>Edited excerpts from the interview:</p>.<p><strong>What can fans expect from Maaya 4 and Twisted 3?</strong></p>.<p><em>Maaya 4 </em>revolves around a couple that tries to belong (fit in) to a bold new space. On the other hand, <em>Twisted 3</em> is going to be completely different from the first two parts of the series. <br /> </p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to make your digital debut at a young age?</strong></p>.<p>The web space is the in thing now and digital is virtually taking over the world. While I love films, I find it easier to express myself in the digital space.</p>.<p><strong>Were you apprehensive about touching upon bold themes through your work?</strong></p>.<p>I am always a bit apprehensive about whatever I do. However, over time, I have realised that bold (content) can be honest. It does not have to be sleazy.</p>.<p><strong>How did your journey as a director begin?</strong></p>.<p>My journey started when I assisted my father in a film at the age of 15. I would constantly have to shift across Mumbai and Ooty during that time. My dad made me do shot division for the film. Later, when I was around 17, I realised that the whole experience made me better.</p>.<p><strong>Are you worried about being compared to your father Vikram Bhatt?</strong></p>.<p>I think our styles are quite different. I am a love story person while he is more of a thriller/horror person. That said and done, I know that I will always be compared with him.<br /> </p>.<p><strong>You turned producer with Hacked. How was the experience?</strong></p>.<p>As a director, you are essentially the captain of the ship. As a producer, you are responsible for bringing that vision to the screen or the web space (depending on the situation).</p>.<p><strong>How do you deal with criticism?</strong></p>.<p>I am a sensitive person and take criticism seriously. I genuinely feel bad about such things. However, I realise that it is important to take constructive criticism in one’s stride.</p>
<p>Director Krishna Bhatt says that she will always be compared with her father noted filmmaker Vikram Bhatt even though her storytelling style is completely different from that of the <em>Haunted</em> helmer. Speaking to <em>DH</em>, she also opened up about her upcoming web shows <em>Maaya 4</em> and <em>Twisted 3</em> and added that bold content does not need to be sleazy.</p>.<p>Edited excerpts from the interview:</p>.<p><strong>What can fans expect from Maaya 4 and Twisted 3?</strong></p>.<p><em>Maaya 4 </em>revolves around a couple that tries to belong (fit in) to a bold new space. On the other hand, <em>Twisted 3</em> is going to be completely different from the first two parts of the series. <br /> </p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to make your digital debut at a young age?</strong></p>.<p>The web space is the in thing now and digital is virtually taking over the world. While I love films, I find it easier to express myself in the digital space.</p>.<p><strong>Were you apprehensive about touching upon bold themes through your work?</strong></p>.<p>I am always a bit apprehensive about whatever I do. However, over time, I have realised that bold (content) can be honest. It does not have to be sleazy.</p>.<p><strong>How did your journey as a director begin?</strong></p>.<p>My journey started when I assisted my father in a film at the age of 15. I would constantly have to shift across Mumbai and Ooty during that time. My dad made me do shot division for the film. Later, when I was around 17, I realised that the whole experience made me better.</p>.<p><strong>Are you worried about being compared to your father Vikram Bhatt?</strong></p>.<p>I think our styles are quite different. I am a love story person while he is more of a thriller/horror person. That said and done, I know that I will always be compared with him.<br /> </p>.<p><strong>You turned producer with Hacked. How was the experience?</strong></p>.<p>As a director, you are essentially the captain of the ship. As a producer, you are responsible for bringing that vision to the screen or the web space (depending on the situation).</p>.<p><strong>How do you deal with criticism?</strong></p>.<p>I am a sensitive person and take criticism seriously. I genuinely feel bad about such things. However, I realise that it is important to take constructive criticism in one’s stride.</p>
