WRITING FROM THE MARGINS

Nagesh Kukunoor broke out with Hyderabad Blues in 1998. More than two decades later, the filmmaker is still dodging predictable tropes while enjoying his day in the OTT sun

- Suhani Singh

Q. What was your reference point for the Disney+ Hotstar series City of Dreams?

My inspiration was The Wire. One of the most amazing things about the show was that the creators took different aspects [of Baltimore] for each season and explored it in depth. I wanted to explore Bombay without offending people and give audiences a peek into what happens in the so-called ‘city of dreams’. The series format allows you to explore many different lives. There were no boundaries.