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`We haven't run out of ideas'
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Actor-director Chekri talks about work, tongue in cheek
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As long as people don't ask for ticket refunds, it's ok
PASSION DRIVEN Chekri is content working with Team RGV
Bouquets and brickbats, J. D. Chekravarty seems unaffected by them. Or at least he does a good job of putting on a brave front. Darna Zaroori Hai, for which he directed the short story featuring Randeep Hooda, released a few days ago. The mixed response doesn't deter him. "As long as people don't ask for refund of their ticket money, it's ok," he laughs.
Reminiscing on the film, he says, "We went wrong in the way we positioned the film. It wasn't all about horror. The film had its share of funny moments," he says. Will the Darna series manage to hold interest? "Why not" asks Chekri. "Don't you think it's a great idea to ask people to write in stories and then select the best? Of course, with people writing in, we'll have our hands full. Throwing the platform open doesn't mean we have run out of ideas. This move will help in getting direct feedback from people. Ideally, I'd love to direct all the six stories. But I know that I will be directing one of them at least."
Even before Darna Mangta Hai begins, Chekri is working on his next directorial project, Darwasa Bandh Rakho. "For the lack of a proper categorisation, I'd like to call it a realistic comedy. It's about 25 people in a house and a comedy of errors. When I direct I am only concerned about how people would receive it. Imagine if people began laughing after watching a Darna story and don't laugh when they see Darwasa Bandh Rakho. Now, that would spell horror for me," he guffaws.
Acting doesn't figure in Chekri's scheme of things for both these projects. "Well, if the films don't work, at least I can blame it on the actor," he grins. "No, but seriously, I didn't choose to act because I just couldn't place myself in any of the roles."
Hasn't he limited himself to working with Varma productions alone? "Why should I look for work outside? I work for the personal satisfaction and the passion of movie making. When I find it under one roof, I don't feel the need to look for opportunities outside. As an actor, I am open to offers from other production houses, but as a director, may be not. People tell me that I am loyal to RGV because he gave me a chance to direct. I beg to differ. I'd say he took a chance by asking me to direct."
His work keeps him shuttling between Hyderabad and Mumbai. "Unlike before, I don't get to visit Hyderabad often. So I enjoy the short trips I make here," he says, before leaving for Mumbai.
SANGEETHA DEVI .K
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