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| Ask Sanjay - Archives: April 2006 |
"Hi Sanjay,
I have a PhD in social geography from York Univeristy, Toronto, Canada. I teach my undergraduate students postcolonail and development geography. I am interested in conducting a raesearch project in India involving contemporary social issues and media representation. I want to know, why you chose to act in a film like my brother nikhil, when mainstream actors like Sharukh Khan are overtly and covertly making fun about homosexuality. "
- Sutama Ghosh |
Dear Dr Ghosh,
Thanks for your mail and I call you a Doctor since you are a PhD :) I really appreciate your Q, but unfortunately I do not have an answer to your question referring to another Actor and his choice of roles and films. I decided to act and produce My brother NIKHIL purely because of the multiple purposes this film attempts to tackle and communicate , eg, HIV/Aids, its Stigma, Homosexuality, Tolerance, Acceptance, etc etc. and all without being preachy. End of the day it’s a film about love and acceptance without making fun of anyone. This film was also the need of the hour; I think it should have been made 15yrs ago. Me and my friend Onir (director of the film) wanted to tell this story and it had to be done at any cost. We are still in the process of recouping our investments but I think the film had a greater objective than just our monies ( which I am sure we will recover someday :) )
Best wishes and hoping to hear from you. Sanjay Suri..
- Sanjay Suri |
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"Do you think we should be making more movies about gay relations in Bollywood mainstream - not a mockery, but a genuine film with serious note like your My Brother...Nikhil?"
- Kris |
Dear Kris,
Thanks for your mail. Yes I do think the Indian audiences would be keen on watching films like that which have been handled sensitively and aesthetically. But finding funding for such films in not an easy task. I am sure and hopeful that more people like us in the creative field can make a difference.
Best wishes Sanjay Suri.
- Sanjay Suri |
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"Hi Mr.Suri.
I'm Summit from Germany. And I really like your movies. I won't say that I'm your big fan and I love you the most, because this would be a lie, but yes, I find you a good actor and respect you. And my respect increased with your movie My brother Nikhil. It was a good movie with a great topic. HIV/Aids movies are in my opinion the most underrated movies, and I found it really good that you done this movie. I've just one question: Why doesn't ever any shooting of you take place in Germany? Or any shows??? In Germany there are no shows and not even shooting of any movies, not from you or any other Bollywood stars! Why? Is there some special reason for that or why is Germany being "kicked out" of Bollywood??? I wish you all the best for your future and your career and hope to see your new movie soon....
Take care, Summit!"
- Summit Kaur |
Dear Summit,
Thank you for an honest mail sent by you. I am so glad that you like MBN and appreciated the fact that these movies are the need of the hour especially in South East Asia.
Well, your Q about shooting a film in Germany…..it’s very very expensive to shoot in Germany. I know that people go to Switzerland and Austria, but maybe that’s because of the familiarity and the discounts available to producers from the Governments. I am not aware of any deals which might seem attractive for an Indian film producer to shoot in Germany. Also it should fit in with the Script. I hope you watch more films of mine and stay connected to my site for the latest.
Thanks Sanjay Suri
- Sanjay Suri |
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"i just now wrote a mail to u. but by mistake wrote a wrong
email id. so writting u once more again. i am an indian but settled in malaysia
with my family. i am not a crazy fan of celebrities but i really like to watch
your movies. as far as i think u r very decent. i like guys like u. though i
dunno hav n e such questions to ask u. but just writing u this mail to interact
with u.i knw u r a too busy person and might not reply my mail. but i would b
glad enough if u take two mins of your busy schedule and answer my mail. it is
completely upto u. also your web page was intersting. u stay well and take care.
your fans r always there in your good and bad times. bye upasana
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- Upasana |
Dear Upasna,
Thank you for your mail and just writing from your heart since you really didn’t have any question. But I really appreciate the fact that you wrote. Ask Sanjay section on my site is not only for questions but for mails like yours too :) I am sorry this hasn’t been a prompt reply, but normally I try to answer my Q’s every first week of the month. Assuring you of good films in the future and yes, I would need your support. Thanks for that and take care.
Love Sanjay Suri.
- Sanjay Suri |
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"hi Sanjay...u know i never know u but after watching that movie pyar main kabhi kahbi...i really started liking u ...well i got no question ..lol...take care ..byee...
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- Sonia |
Dear Sonia,
Thank you for your mail. I liked your sweet and innocent mail. I hope you will like my work in other films too.
Love Sanjay Suri.
- Sanjay Suri |
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"Hi Sanjay! I think u are a gr8 actor! I love all your work especially My brother nikhil and Pinjar! It's always wonderful to see u on screen! How was it like working with urmila? When will the movie (bas ek pal) be released? By the way...I think u are kind of underated and i hope that u get all the attention u deserve soon! I'll be praying for u. Thanx
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- Aaliyah |
Dear Aaliya,
Thank you for your mail and watching my films. It feels great when real people out there like your work and encourage you, and your mail has just done that. I am happy to know that you liked my efforts in MBN and also Pinjar. Its been lovely working with Urmilla. We worked together for the first time in Pinjar and now in Bas Ek Pal. She is brilliant in the film. Ofcourse we didn’t share much screen time in Pinjar but in this one, there’s a lot of us :). It will get released in July end. Thanks once again and assuring you of good cinema in the near future.
Love Sanjay Suri.
- Sanjay Suri |
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