Being a peacemaker is one hell of a job! | ||||
Friday, February 23, 2007 10:7:23 IST | ||||
He takes shit from producers and directors but still manages to keep cool | ||||
How does it feel playing peace maker in 'Ghar Ek Sapnaa'? Do you relate to the character? You seem to have a long association with Ajai Sinha. What's so special about working with him? He's a rare exception when it comes to my experience with producers and directors. As an actor, you're supposed to be a moron and almost a slave to the producer and director. It's professionally the done thing to take shit that they so proudly dish out at times, quietly 'say' your lines and 'be done' with the scene, pose no questions about decent working conditions and times, and ask no questions about your time being misused. You may be required at three in the afternoon but if they make you sit from nine in the morning, you are supposed to 'lovingly' accept it, in fact, kiss their feet! The list goes on and on. Mr. Sinha allows an actor to have his own mind provided the actor has it. He understands that no two human beings can agree on things all the time and that differences will always be there. In fact that's the dynamics that brings things to life in a creative process and we as a team are supposed to function with only one objective of making a good product and any input in this direction is welcome. Professional differences are not to be carried home. All that shows in his work. Do you find Hindi films are more challenging and fulfilling than television? Are you doing any more films after 'Corporate'? For someone who has dabbled with all three mediums, which do you find most enjoyable. Why? How do you want to see yourself five years from now? |
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