IN PASSING
For the cops
SUCHITRA BEHAL
If there is one actor, who has understood what it means to be part of the Indian police force, it is Om Puri. Having played a cop in around 30 films, Puri insists that cops in India are usually not given their due. He agrees that most cops in Indian films are either caricatured or larger-than-life figures. “That is a pity,” said Puri. “There have been exceptions though, ‘Ardh Satya’, ‘Pukar’…”
He added that cops in India worked hard. “Look at their salary package; their lives. When we enjoy our festivities, they are on duty. The 26/11 attacks proved one thing: how brave our cops are. Despite lack of supplies and even inadequate manpower, they did what had to be done,” added Puri. Did he ever want to join the police force? “No it was the army for me; the glamour of the uniform really,” said he.
Cutting edge
Dance director Farah Khan is known to pack a punch. Her unfailing sense of humour has often helped her out of a crisis and she intends to use this edgy manner on her new TV show where she gets stars to chat about their lives. Khan, who has seen many ups and downs, said that she could empathise with people because of what she had been through. “It was hard on us for many years but I do not think I grew up being bitter or resentful. But even today if I have not made a certain amount in a month I get insecure,” said Khan
While Khan admits that marriage has brought better moments, she still retains her own sensibilities while working. “I do share my ideas and my husband is a good sounding board but we both realise that we need space to be creative and leave it at that.”
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