Blog Posts by Sayoni Sinha

Sudhir Mishra on Inkaar, the women in his films and why he doesn’t remember his earlier films

When Sudhir Mishra wrote ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ in the 80s, little did he know that it will become a cult film in the history of Indian cinema. Made at a shoestring budget of roughly Rs 8-9 lakh, ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’ was no blockbuster, but its contribution is unquestionable. Even his 1996 crime-thriller ‘Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin’ was ahead of its time, while the 2005 drama ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ is perhaps what he is most remembered for. But Mishra doesn’t believe in resting on his past accolades. “For me, it is over because if you keep on thinking about your past achievements, it is going to be dangerous. I agree with what Danny Boyle had once said that every film should be like your first film. That adventure is the excitement,” he says.

Mishra’s films are known for the way he writes for his female protagonists who are not mere props in the films and he is quick to reveal that he draws

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The Sindhi Community has objected to the scenes accompanying the iconic song ‘Dama Dam Mast Kalandar’

Bejoy Nambiar’s upcoming film, David, have got into trouble over the popular folk song “Dama Dam Mast Kalandar.”
 
The song used in the movie has been opposed to by the Sindhi Community who have filed a complaint against the song and requested the makers, Reliance Entertainment and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take it off air as it send out a wrong message with the way it is portrayed.
 
The song was originally written by poet Aamir Khusro and then modified by Sufi poet Bulleh Shah. It was composed in the honour of the most reversed spiritual figures in the Sindhi Community, Shahbaz Qalandar and Jhulelal. The email sent to the film maker had issues with the love making scenes and violence scenes in the song.
 
The complainant Manoj Matai said, “Our community is fragmented, but there are certain things we hold close to our heart. One of them is this song as it represents ourRead More »from Love making scenes lands song in trouble

Says Arjun Rampal as he tells us why it is important to educate children about sexual harassment

“Why don’t we discuss such topics with our children,” asks Arjun Rampal. One look at him and you are convinced that this man cannot even hurt a fly but this is the reason why Sudhir Mishra chose the actor in the first place. Arjun’s suave and sophisticated looks makes it impossible to see him as a perpetrator who harasses women. Inkaar opens with Arjun’s character facing an inquiry committee for a sexual harassment case and the story goes back and forth from there. “It is a relevant film in today’s time. I have two daughters and it is important to watch this film with your teenaged children because soon your child will be in an environment like this,” he adds. In a candid chat, the actor talks about his film and why parents should discuss such issues with their children.

Excerpts from the interview:

When you consider a role, what excites you as an actor?

I always wanted to work with Sudhir;

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