Saturday, September 5, 2009

I intend to direct a film, says Sonali Kulkarni




By Nakshab Khan

Sonali Kulkarni is one of the actor who has gathered rewards and appreciation and withholds her position only and only because of her acting-skills. She debuted with film “Cheluvi” with Girish Karnad and attracted everyone’s attention. And then there was no looking back for Sonali. “Mukta”, “Gulabari”, “Dr. Ambedkar”, “Mission Kashmir”, “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya”, “Dil Chaata Hain”, “Via Darjeeling” created her own identity in Bollywood industry without a Godfather. These days she is busy promoting her film “Mohandas”. Recently she was in Noida to promote her film.


Q-What is “Mohandas” all about?


A-“Mohandas” is a film about stolen identity. A man struggles for his identity which is taken away from someone elsewhere. What happens, what he faces, who helps him, will he get back his identity? The movie is all about this. This movie is directed by Mazhar Kamran. He has done a fabulous job. The USP of the film is its story-line and the way it is presented.


Q-Elaborate on your role in the film.
A- I play a TV news channel reporter. I work in Delhi and helps Mohandas to get back his identity.


Q- How was the experience to work with Sushant Singh, Nakul Vaid and Sharbani Mukerjee.
A- I enjoyed a lot. It was a great experience. It was learning and sharing experience.


Q- There are news doing the rounds that you intend to direct a film. Tell us about that.
A- Yes, I desire to direct a film but at this moment my priority is acting.
Q- What are your upcoming films?
A- Mumbai cutting, Shyam Benegal’s ‘Abba Ka Kuan’, ‘Rishtoon ki Mashin’ are few of my upcoming projects.


Q- What is the reason behind back-to-back release of some of your films?


A- Indeed exactly, Love Khichdi and Shadow were back-to-back releases and in both of the films I played a completely different roles. Talking about “Mohandas” gives dimension to my acting capability.

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