Ram Gopal Varma, known for his groundbreaking films and controversies, recently shared a heartfelt confession on X (formerly Twitter). Reflecting on his 1998 cult classic Satya, he opened up about the success it brought and the missteps that followed.
Satya was re-released in theaters on January 17, giving Varma a chance to watch it again after 27 years. The experience left him emotional, sparking introspection. In a detailed post titled “A Satya Confession to Myself”, he admitted to crying, not just for the film’s brilliance but for his own journey since then.
RGV’s Honest Confession
Varma described Satya as a masterpiece born out of passion, but admitted he failed to appreciate its significance. “Making a film is like giving birth to a child. At the time, I didn’t realize the beauty of what I had created,” he wrote.
He confessed to being blinded by success and arrogance, which led him to focus on shock value and gimmicks in his later films. “Some of my later films may have been successful, but none had the honesty and integrity of Satya,” he admitted.
He criticized his own tendency to prioritize technical brilliance over meaningful content, which led to his “fall from grace.”
A Pledge for the Future
Varma vowed to honor the sincerity and passion that made Satya iconic. “I promise to create films with the same reverence that made me a director,” he stated. He also acknowledged that while he might not replicate Satya’s magic, he could strive for its authenticity.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who played a lead role in Satya, praised Varma’s courage and called him a rare talent.
Satya, released on July 3, 1998, starred Shefali Shah, Paresh Rawal, Urmila Matondkar, and JD Chakravarthy. It remains a landmark in Indian cinema, inspiring countless filmmakers.
With this confession, Varma hopes to inspire himself and others to focus on meaningful storytelling. “This truth, I swear on Satya,” he concluded.
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