Bollywood comedian Johny Lever Wednesday said the quality of comedy in Indian cinema is steadily declining
with new-generation comedians shying away from hard work.
Lever, who started his career in 1981 and has appeared in over 300 films, told reporters here that the current
crop of comedians in Hindi films failed to maintain the high standards of the Mehmood era.
"A comedian's job is always tough. But I honestly believe the quality of comedy has gone down during recent
years and all because of youngsters who lack (comic) potential and shy away from hard work," Lever
said.
He said lack of competition might have caused this decline in standards.
On actors in politics, Lever said: "Politics and acting are totally different spheres. Some actors who joined
politics had a bitter experience."
He said, "I have no plans of joining politics."
Comedy saddens Johny Lever
Thursday, January 20, 2005 11:51 IST
