Satyamev Jayate was doctored; Resul misquoted - Page 2

Resul Pookutty is a very unhappy man - that is, since the last couple of days - ever since he was quoted as having said that Aamir Khan'sSatyamev Jayate was doctored in the post-production studios to give it an emotional overhaul. "I don't ever want to wake up like that again," says Resul, "I was mixingEnglish Vinglish all night, and returned home around 7am. I had just fallen asleep when the phone rang. After that, I haven't slept," he says.

But isn't this the usual grouse? Of being misquoted? "I am not saying I didn't say those things. I did, but that was by way of explaining how the craft is done. I took many shows' names - I also spoke about Ekta's shows on TV, and reality shows. I usually do talk about sounds and mixing in movies and shows - for that is my job, and I follow what happens in the industry. What I was trying to do was explain the difference between a live show, or a debate show and a show like Satyamev Jayate. I was talking about designing sound mainly for films and narratives. We design sound, so that the audience's emotions are manipulated. We want the audience to laugh at some point, to cry at some point. For example, take a background score based on ragas that has an element of pathos to it. Now, if we put that into a sad scene, it enhances the sadness of the scene." He goes on, "My only issue is that it was made to look like I attacked Aamir for what he has done.

But I did not say anything the way it was made to appear - as if it was in critique of one particular show. I never said Aamir's show was manipulated, I talked about it in a different context. Later, I tried to call Aamir, but when he didn't pick up, I sent an email to him, explaining it all. And still, I kept thinking: what is the way to reach him? Then I called Raju Hirani, and told him everything. He told me not to worry, that Aamir is cool about it, and that he will talk to him. But I will also personally talk to Aamir and clear it when I can," says Resul, who has his hands full these days.

Gauri Shinde's film apart, he also has Chittagong. "I have big plans for it. It will be a movie that will make us all proud. The maker of the movie will be back in India next week, so we will make a few announcements then," he says. Then of course, there is his pet project - his directorial debut for which the Big B has given his nod. There are Hollywood projects too - but at the moment, he is a worried man. "Let it all be, for now, I am worried," he sighs, "Till I talk to Aamir, I won't be easy. You know, I don't call anybody, never give anything out. Yes, when somebody calls me, I try to talk and be nice, and this is what happens," he says. Well, all we can say is, Aamir, please take his call.