We Should Not Scrutinise Cinema So Much

It doesn't make sense watching it and complaining about violence.

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the beginning. We should not judge or scrutinise cinema so much, or we won't be able to create good work. Moreover, I believe it is upbringing, parents, teachers that influence one the most.

Much like your character, Junaiz's role in Pani also garnered attention. What was it like working with him?

We spent almost three months together in an acting workshop, and I had known him even before that. It's always more enjoyable working with people you already know. When we were on location for Pani, we were not really allowed to interact much with others. Joju chettan told us not to speak too much with the other actors, as it could affect our characters.

Are you saying you stayed in character throughout the shoot, even after the takes?

Yes, that's the truth. We had to.

We were working with a lot of senior professionals, like Venu sir, who is a legendary technician. When you work with someone like him, you have to be on your toes. There were times he didn't like what we

chase scenes and the climax shots were indeed difficult. Also, the first scene from the top of the building was particularly challenging for me. I must have called out to God countless times because I was so scared of heights. Even during dubbing, it was tough. But thankfully, everything turned out well in the end.

What were the briefings during the three months of the acting workshop?

Nijil (Das) sir was the one who really prepared us for acting. Everyone has their own blocks as a performer. We need to identify those blocks and do exercises to break them. By understanding these blocks, we can improvise the scenes more effectively. Often, we learn a lot without even realising it.