Click
here
if you would like to Contribute or send a feedback.
Click
here to go to the main page of Kannada Lyrics.
Click
here to go to the main page of Kannada Movie Reviews
(Kannada).
Click
here to go to the main page of Kannada Movie Reviews
(English).
Click
here to read more interviews.
Spend
a couple of minutes with producer Ajay Gowda, director Rathnaja
and music director Hamsalekha, and you will be left wondering
who the youngest of the lot really is. While the producer
and director will soon be stepping into the Kannada film
industry with their film Nenapirali, Hamsalekha is known
for his volume of work spanning many years in this industry.
He matches the young team in enthusiasm.
"I
enjoy interacting with the technical crew. Unfortunately,
this does not happen often, as most of the technicians are
busy with production. I hardly ever get to meet the director,
producer or cameraman during the production. The only way
we communicate is via the phone. But if there is direct
contact, each one of us gets so involved that we can't help
but create something unique. And of course, the younger
the team, the more energetic I get," says Hamsalekha.
Producer Ajay Gowda,
Hamsalekha and Director Rathnaja
Roped
in for this debut venture is award winning cinematographer
H. N. Ramachandra of "Dweepa" fame. While Rathnaja has been
involved with the industry as assistant director for a couple
of years now, "Nenapirali" will be his first directorial
venture.
According
to the director, Rathnaja (Prakash), "Nenapirali is a young
film, which revolves around sensitive issues. We are aiming
and turning the Kannada film industry into sought after
career option".
Incidentally, the hunt for the star cast is still on. "We
are currently looking for four fresh faces for the main
roles of this film. We have been holding auditions, but
the search is on. The female leads have to be confident,
photogenic, glamorous and interested in their work. We are
also looking for male leads who have a mature and urban
outlook," says Rathnaja (Prakash).
Hamsalekha
adds, "This is one director who seems to have every shot
already pictured in mind. In fact, he has also got me to
compose some of the songs in three parts. He wants the music
to be very much a part of the film rather than just some
source of necessary entertainment that's added on."
He
is young and raring to go. He is passionate about cinema,
his dreams will be unfolded through his production house
"Kalpana Shakti". When i met Ajay Gowda the producer of
the kannada film "Nenapirali", I was surprised. Having met
many producers of the industry, I was used to hear the same
old words from them. Unlike them Ajay seems to have a different
approach to film making. As he spoke about his debut venture,
he was brimming with confidence.
Here
is an OKC interview with the producer Mr. Ajay Gowda.
OKC:
Tell us about your debut venture.
Ajay: The film "Nenapirali"
has an urban romantic story. We want to introduce a hero
and a heroine through our film. We are in the process of
selecting the lead pair. Once we finalise the cast, the
film will be on the floors. We plan a 90 days schedule including
out door shoots at some scenic locations of the coastal
Karnataka.
OKC:
Your director is also making his debut with your film.
Ajay: I know Rathnaja
(Prakash) since my college days. We were classmates at National
Institute of Engineering College, Mysore. We have been working
towards our goals ever since we were in college. Rathnaja
(Prakash) is a talented story writer and will prove to be
one of the best directors the industry has been in the future.
We both share a very good rapport. Rathnaja (Prakash) has
worked in the industry for the past five years in the direction
department. So working with him and his team will be a great
experience.
OKC:
Tell us about the music of the film.
Ajay: We have finished
recording all the songs for the film. Music director Hamsalekha
has penned the lyrics and given some excellent tunes. I
am sure the music will be very popular. We plan to release
the audio cassette very soon.
OKC:
What is your take on the present trend of Kannada films?
Ajay: As a member of
the film fraternity, i cannot be very much critical about
the present trend of Kannada films. If we do not encourage
Kannada film makers, who will? I am confident that with
many trained professionals entering the industry, the quality
of the films will be better both content wise and technically.
We need to encourage professionalism in the industry. Due
to it the industry will be much more organized.
OKC:
Tell us about the crew of the film.
Ajay: H Ramachandra
is the cinematographer. I have seen his work. He is magician
behind the camera. He is one of the best cameramen we have.
Kemparaj is the editor of the film. He too has done some
excellent work. I believe in working with the best. So i
am happy that i got such good technicians to work in the
film.
OKC:
What are your plans for your production house "Kalpana
Shakti"?
Ajay: Right now our
focus will be on "Nenapirali". After the film is released
i will decide on the next project. The aim of "Kalpana Shakti"
will be to produce good quality films. So with a very good
team I am confident that I can deliver the goods.
OKC:
All the best for all your ventures. Thanks for talking
to OKC.
Ajay: Thank you.
Click
here
if you would like to Contribute or send a feedback.
Click
here to go to the main page of Kannada Lyrics.
Click
here to go to the main page of Kannada Movie Reviews
(Kannada).
Click
here to go to the main page of Kannada Movie Reviews
(English).
Click
here to read more interviews.
| 
