AI in Bollywood: Shekhar Kapur will neither increase salary nor fall ill, now AI superstars will replace humans in Bollywood

News India Live, Digital Desk: Will we see ‘digital actors’ instead of real human stars in films in the coming times? Veteran film maker Shekhar Kapur believes the same. Recently, during a summit, while discussing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), he said that in the future, creative stars will be made from AI, which will not only work better than humans, but will also reduce the ‘headache’ for producers. Shekhar Kapur’s shocking logic, while talking about the increasing influence of AI in the entertainment industry, Shekhar Kapur enumerated some of its benefits which are no less than a boon for film makers. He said: No salary hassles: “These AI stars will never ask for a raise.” No tantrums: “They will never fall sick, nor will they come late to the set.” 24/7 work: AI actors can shoot day and night without getting tired, which will save both the budget and time of the film. Will the shine of human stars end? Shekhar Kapur believes that technology has now reached a level where even emotions can be captured digitally. Can be re-created. He indicated that film making is no longer just a game of cameras, but is becoming a part of algorithms and data. According to him, “AI is democratizing creativity, now everyone will be able to put their imagination on screen.” This prediction of Shekhar Kapur has started a new debate in Bollywood. While on one hand technology lovers are considering it as a revolutionary step in the future, on the other hand, concerns about their jobs have increased among writers and actors. The ‘Mr India’ director cautioned that those who do not adapt to technology will be left behind in the race. Connection between Mr India 2 and AI? Fans are now speculating whether Shekhar Kapur is going to use AI extensively in his upcoming films, such as the sequel to ‘Mr India’. Although he has not made any official announcement, his views make it clear that he is all set for the next generation of cinema.