It's a money-driven world, says actor BN Sharma

For humourist BN Sharma, light-hearted banter and wit is everyday routine. But the actor gets serious too, particularly when he talks about the film world with which he has been closely associated for decades. The man who features in most

Punjabi

comic capers says, "In Punjab, the trend of serious

films

has not come. People like serious films, but then producers crib, 'meri kamaai nai hoi'. The only reason is that hard-hitting films, despite being adored, have a limited audience. Even if you watch Hindi films too, you will figure out how the focus is shifting towards comedy. And the reason behind the shift is growing stress levels. Pressure of kids' academics, inflation, and now coronavirus, people are under dabaav.

When I was earlier going to the park I used to see people indulging in artificial laughter. Nakli hasi also has become an alternative avenue to let out anguish and frustration. They say it's a therapy." The actor feels the trend of comedy is good for everyone and when things get normal, people would want to go and see only a comedy film."