It is a custom to swab the area around the tulsi plant in a circluar manner daily (sometimes even twice or thrice a day).
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Every third day is bandh day here.” Can you comment on the tense political situation and how it is affecting normal life for blue collar workers like the protoganist in the movie “Autodriver.”ģ) How has the movie been received in Manipur? Has it started a discussion/debate? Manipal has always been known for its strong women – Mary Kom, Irom Chanu Sharmila,etc…so when it comes to blue-collar work – how has the situation been for women?…you mentioned that after your film released there were three-four other women autodrivers taking up the hobbyĤ) Can you tell us about your Chennai connect? Your studies in the city? Your food preferences and what you love about the city, apart from the beach?ĥ) Can you tell us your feelings about the recent move that only a mother’s name is required in a passport? will it make things easier for women all over the country?Ħ) What were the technical difficulties? Budget constraints you operated under while shooting the movie? I remember you told us that you had to live in a single room – whch was used earlier as a warehouse – while trying to pursue your studies…I think it has been a tremendous journey for you – while continuing on sheer will power….what sustained you during the tougher parts? Was it your kids?ħ) What is your next new project? Have you got funding for them? Can you describe the work that you plan to do in the next two-three years? How do you see yourself evolving as a filmmaker – will be it documentaries or will you venture into commercial arenas?Ĩ) How has the representation of Manipur been in the film industry? You had reservations about the Priyanka Chopra-Mary Kom film….what about the new emerging set of Manipur film documentary makers – how has the impact been.?
How long did you shoot? And how did you balance your Ph.D work with the shoot?Ģ) I remember – when someone asked you – was it luck that you were able to shoot on a bandh day – you responded with “No.
1) Can you tell us what was the spark – the idea that led to the making of Autodriver?
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