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A nice balance: Kamal Haasan at a political rally in Erode, Tamil Nadu
Why are you coming back to the spy stories?
All filmmakers usually have two or three recurring themes in their work. Although I try to avoid this trend, I guess I'm not that different after all. So, if you compare a movie like Hey Ram (2000) with Vishwaroop (2013) and the next Vishwaroop II, you will find that they are very different from each other, but the element of thrills is theirs common.
While I did Dashavatar (2008), I was also interested in geopolitics, and I wanted to bring this element into an entertaining film. That's what I did to Vishwaroop. For example, people make fun of the Khilafat movement of Mahatma Gandhi and raise issues like when you are fighting for freedom in India, why are you worried about someone else in Turkey? (The movement began as a protest against the British by Indian Muslims who did not want the Ottoman Caliphate to be abolished). But, the fact remains that the world is connected. Thus, cases of espionage elsewhere in the world or the bombardment of Hamas are also related to us. We do not realize the butterfly effect that these international events can have.
A good number of films and television shows recently featured characters working for intelligence agencies.
My uncle worked for the intelligence, so it's a subject close to my heart. The character of Shekhar Kapur in Vishwaroop bears his name. I've always been intrigued by what I thought was a direct contrast between popular espionage stories and real-life events – because it's not just about banging time bombs . I've introduced RAW as a premise since the 80's when I produced, wrote and starred in Vikram (1986), which focused on manufacturing an intercontinental ballistic missile.
You are 63 years old.
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Haasan during the filming of Vishwaroop 2
Can We Have It?
No. I do not play, I'm serious Some people do things late in life I was born late too – my father was 50 years old when I was born. sometimes, I hope, such late decisions turn out to be good. But I joined politics angrily against what is happening in the country.
Unlike many others, you have been very vocal about Hindu extremism.
It came from my anguish. I am a fan of Gandhiji and I am kind by nature. But I do not want to be afraid of anything either.
You also talked about the caste system. How crucial is it to speak against caste today?
I have been talking about it since I was 18 years old. In India, caste remains a major problem. Some friends from Mumbai say, "We do not have such caste issues." But Mumbai is an island. Everyone is behaving in Mumbai like everything about opportunities. If you go further in Maharashtra, you will find caste related issues. You have to talk about these issues, but not the scum. We must try to build narratives that can destroy the caste. It will not disappear soon, but we must try
You have also criticized the decision of the AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) to reinstate the actor Dileep as his own member. he is charged with kidnapping and badual violence.
AMMA should have consulted its members. You have to talk to your members and find out what the problem is. They just said that (the decision to reinstate Dileep) was an order and must be accepted. That's the problem even with our government. They do not ask why we are agitating. They just issue an order. If you protest, then you prevent progress or you are not patriotic enough. They tried to stop Vishwaroop I … and I had to sue the Tamil Nadu government. I won the case and then released the film. But how many people can afford to badume the government in power?
Still Sadma Movie
Do you see patriarchy moving away from the film industry anytime soon? 19659006] He goes back and forth afterwards. We had a wife (Indira Gandhi) as Prime Minister of India twice. If she has a chance, she (Indian woman) will rise on this occasion. The problem lies with women too. They do not seize the day. That's why we need to empower them
You've managed to find a balance between alternative and commercial cinema with movies like Nayakan (1987) and Pushpak (1988).
Mani (Ratnam) entered the cinema after me, but we were a group of people who have always believed in this kind of cinema that mixes the alternative and the commercial. You will see this aesthetic reflected in the films made by Balu Mahendra, Mani and me. Mahendra made that connects well. What do you call Sadma (1983), who was led by him? Is it a commercial movie? Is it an art film? We found this intermediate space
You wrote almost all your major films, including Vishwaroop and Vishwaroop II
Yes, it's been 42 years since I wrote. I am a reluctant actor. When I was 18, I was asked to help a friend in writing. He gave me so much space, and when his film was released, he gave me the credit of the author. After that, I wrote many scenarios, sometimes I was given credit and sometimes no. Working with K Balachander, I was part of every department. I gave story ideas and directed rehearsals as a first badistant director. Later, I took the habit of writing original scripts such as Thevar Magan (1992), which was done in Virasat (1997).
Still from the movie Chachi 420.
Does writing give you more control over a movie?
The handwriting has given me more control over Kamal Haasan's career. Otherwise, there is no way for the actor in me to promulgate my talent. The filmmaker and the writer (in me) have extended my career for at least 20 years.
What made you turn your fan clubs into charities?
This was done 30 years ago. I have taken such a step because of the need to channel the anger and the good use of work, for the benefit of the people of the state
Why did you agree to to host a show like Bigg Boss (Tamil)?
The communication platform that she offers. His TRP are unprecedented. As a political party, I run, up to now, on my steam. I started the party and spent my money. It is only after the Electoral Commission has registered my party (Makkal Needhi Maiam) that I am taking money from the public. All money is accounted for, but this big podium to reach the mbades is what I needed. That's why I announced my political entry on Bigg Boss. I've reached more than three crore viewers per episode. The best I could do personally was a congregation of a lakh. It also means managing police clearance, traffic jams and other expenses. Even though I can get three sentences through the show, it's a fantastic radiation
So, should artists use these platforms to get their point of view?
Yes, they must. That's what makes politicians so angry. This explains why we have a "council of censorship". The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) should remain a certification committee. Instead, they continue to offer us cuts in the movies.
You have tried many disciplines both inside and outside the film industry. What is this skill you would like to acquire?
So many things. I would like to be a director of photography. Then there is a skill that I have not mastered yet. While making a film, one should have the cool head of a spectator – it's a fantastic balance that can help make smart decisions. A spectator calls a bad movie if he does not like it. But if he likes it, he comes back and spends another Rs 500 on the ticket. This kind of clarity is necessary when you invest Rs 50 crore in a movie. It is an art that I have not yet learned and I am about to leave the industry.
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