As a seasoned film enthusiast and someone who has witnessed the tumultuous journey of the silver screen through the decades, I find myself consistently amazed by the enigmatic world of cinema, much like the labyrinthine mysteries that Socrates so eloquently pondered.
Ram Gopal Varma is a remarkable filmmaker, recognized for his path-breaking films. He is also known for his outspoken nature and never shies away from speaking his mind. During a recent conversation, the Satya director went on to laud Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen and backed by Vipul Shah.
Last year, the movie “The Kerala Story,” featuring Adah Sharma, hit theaters. This film explored the tale of a band of women from Kerala who were reportedly coerced to convert to Islam and become part of ISIS. Despite receiving mixed opinions due to its contentious theme, the film was financially successful, earning over 300 crore rupees at the box office.
During an interview with Galatta India, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma discussed the unpredictable nature of the movie industry. He reminisced about a time when music composer AR Rahman told him he believed a tune he was creating would be the “biggest hit of the year.” However, when the song eventually debuted, people seemed to overlook it, not even expressing dislike, but rather pretending it didn’t exist.
In his discussion, he referenced a specific incident from his past, saying, “My successful movies were happenstances, while my failures were deliberate, as I invest equal energy in both.” He went on to praise The Kerala Story as one of the finest films he’s recently watched, but lamented the poor performance of its sequel, Bastar: The Naxal Story, at the box office.
“I was very, very happy with this film, The Kerala Story. It’s one of the best films I’ve seen in many years. I spoke to the director (Sudipto Sen), I spoke to the producer (Vipul Shah), I spoke to the actress (Adah Sharma). Then, I was shocked to know that the next film (Bastar: The Naxal Story) came, released, and went, and I wasn’t even aware of it… it comes and everyone ignores it…. how do you explain it,” he said.
He concluded his answer with a giggle, stating that it goes back to the “same Rahman story” and one doesn’t know (what will work). He then made a mention of philosopher Socrates’ line, ‘The only thing I know is nothing.’ The filmmaker observed that Indian directors present the audience with ‘proposal films’, aimed to satisfying a star’s ego over something more meaningful and memorable.
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2024-08-04 09:07