Shree Narayan Singh, the director of ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, which featured Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, reflects on the film’s enduring impact eight years after its debut. He explores its role in starting conversations about sanitation and explains why the story is still relevant today. In an exclusive interview, he shares how the project transformed into a mission, advocating for dignity, love, and positive change.
Reflecting on this experience, Singh expresses his pride and the deep emotional connection he has with the film’s journey. The film, he emphasizes, was never just a movie for him; it represented his heart and provided a voice for those whose struggles are often overlooked.
The lack of basic facilities like toilets, which affects health, dignity, and daily life, was a key issue. Singh and the writer of the film, Garima-Siddharth, felt that cinema could help raise awareness.
Singh discusses the aim of connecting with the audience emotionally. This was achieved by weaving love, humor, and hope into the story. For him, the real victory came when the film inspired change, possibly leading to families deciding to build toilets.
The film still resonates today, demonstrating cinema’s unique power to move people and spark change. ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ continues to be more than just a film; it’s a mission, carrying a message of dignity, love, and respect, that Singh hopes will continue to impact lives for years to come.