Hindi Film Industry-- the world of glamour and fame is also full of struggle of the thousands who dream to be a part of this world, only a few find success.
Some of the stars soaring high in this industry are from Uttarakahnd. One of these is the famous journalist and freedom fighter Bhairav Dutta Dhulia's grandson Tigmanshu Dhulia. Tigmanshu's maiden movie Haasil has already won recognition reward everywhere. Here are a few excerpts from an interview with Tegmanshu Dhuilia.
Interviewer: Did you expect to win so many rewards for your very first movie?
Dhulia: No, I did not expect so much recognition, but I knew that whatever I had done was good. I had faith in it.
I: What is your opinion on a new state called Uttaranchal being created?
D: I am happy, but also apprehensive. As it's a new state altogether, people have to be sure of not being led astray. We have to make sure there are neither conflicts because of communalism and casteism nor does the reins of the state fall wrong hands.
I: what do you like best about Uttaranchal?
D: This is a very difficult question, as I like everything about it. But ya, I like it's earth and the culture which is full of love about all, I love it's people, as they are full of honesty, patriotism and simplicity.
I: what places do you prefer in Uttranchal?
D: ( Laughing) though I have not visited to many places in Uttaranchal, I like Lansdowne, Jehrikhaal and Kasauni.
I: what is your opinion on the movies of Uttaranchal?
D: I saw a Garhwali movie called “JAGWAL” which had a nice concept, but it lacked experience, along with other things. There are also hindi movies dubbed into Garhwali so I feel that the industry there should be developed coming out with atleast 2-3 movies every year. I would be extremely happy if some day Uttaranchali movies represent Indian cinema on as international platform.
I: What impresses you most about the famous journalist and freedom fighter Bhairav dutt Dhulia?
D: He was a great man and I have learnt a lot from him. Never to fear struggle is one thing that I have learnt from him. He saw a lot of hardships in his life, but he never backed out, nor did he ever compromise. If he wanted, he could have earned a lot of money by siding with a few people. I have always been impressed with this ideology of his and I try to follow it thus I try not to do anything bad, though there to a lot of negative ways to cash money.
I: what do you think about using Uttaranchal as a location in movies?
D: Uttaranchal envelops within itself a lot of beauty, which makes our existence and identity. The hills, lakes, rivers, greenery and the snow in winters here add to its beauty.
I: How do you feel when your movies are shown in Uttaranchal?
D: I am overjoyed, especially when the people of my land praise my work.
I: Its has become a tradition to change names when people enter the film industry. Why didn't you ever to choose to do the same?
D: I can never think about it, let alone doing it. A lot of astrologers have told me that if I remove `Dhulia' from my name, my fame will increase but I never bothered.
I: Any Uttaranchali song that you like?
D: Bedupako Baromasa and Dhibra herchi geni Mera.
I: favourite UTTaranchali food?
D: Bhang Ki Chatni & Chensu
I: If given an opportunity what would you like to do about Uttarnchal?
D: I don't need an opportunity. I just do things, and I show it when they are done the first thing if want to do is to make a movies for uttaranchal. I want to do something on an international level, so that Indians as well as whole world reaches it's beauty. I am trying my best to do this. The fact that a major part of the Indian army belongs to Uttaranchal makes me happy. I am proud of the Garhwal rifle, himalaya is ours we have to make sure of its safety. All my regards to my brothers in the Indian army.
I: Any upcoming films?
D: Yes, I am making two films. One is the Murder of a porn filmmaker, which is being made for film festivals. The other is Dharti, which is a big film and a lot of work is going on for that.
I: Any message for Uttaranchali people?
D: Work with dedication and honesty, and never fear struggle. Try and establish the name of Uttaranchal not only nationally, but also internationally. Do try and develop the state but don't harm the beauty of the place by getting more factories. The beauty of the place should not be destroyed because of factories. This beauty forms our existence.
I: would you like to enter politics?
D: Yes of course.
shortly he is comming with his new film with Nana Patekar and Mohit Aehlavat
Interview by Rajneesh Agnihotri
