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Interview With Samit Kakkad, Writer And Director Of Aayna Ka Bayna

Entertainment May 09, 2013

by Geeta Wahab

Presented as the closing night film at Toronto's ReelWorld Film Festival

The ReelWorld Film Festival's closing film, was one of passion, determination and inspiration. I sat and watched as nine headstrong boys followed their dreams despite what society and life served them. Aayna Ka Bayna was a beautiful film of overcoming circumstances to find true happiness and was a wonderful way to close the film festival. I spoke with the writer and director of the film, Samit Kakkad, for his take of the experience of making this film.

Geeta Wahab: How did you find the experience of being both screenwriter and director for the first time?

Samit Kakkad: Right from the time you write the first two words "Fade in", you start a journey of a lifetime. Along which you meet so many people, some like minded, some very different and everyday you learn new things. Making a film is a beautiful journey. Film making is team work and yes, content is king.

GW: What inspired you to make this film?

SK: The city of Mumbai and the kids are my inspiration. With so many reality shows in India, everybody wants to put their kids on television. So, I thought why not a film which is a great medium to showcase their talent. And yes, we will dance for laughter, we will dance for madness, we will dance for sadness, we will dance for fears, we will dance for screams, we are the dancers. We will create the dreams.

GW: What was it like to merge various art forms (dance and film) to convey that message?

SK: Drama and dance is a very interesting combo and a great way to tell a human story and my film demanded that approach because its a film about friendship hope and passion said through dance.

GW: What was it like delving into the world of the juvenile centre?

SK: It's scary but real. Institutions in India are doing a great job and I hope and pray that one day all those who are in the centre will work hard to get their identity back.

GW: What was the experience like of gathering and working with those 9 boys and do they still perform?

SK: These 9 boys are rebellious but full of life and positive energy. It is only because of their positivity and energy I could make this film. God bless them all and hopefully I will make another film with them very soon.

Still from Aayna Ka Bayna

GW: Will the film be going to more festivals and has the film won any awards or recognition?

SK: Yes! It has been selected for the Seattle International Film Festival 16th May to 9th June.

^{Sources:

http://www.siff.net/festival-2013/aayna-ka-bayna

http://anokhimagazine.com/online-exclusives/interview-samit-kakkad-director-aayna-ka-bayna-reelworld-festival-2013}

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