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An Exclusive Interview With Prakash Jha
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What do you think of your movie being banned in Bihar?
Ridiculous! I wonder if they have even seen the film. I would like to ask people to see the film and then comment on it. Certain factors might be common, I do not deny that. But then all movies are inspired from real life situations.
How did you decide on your cast?
Casting Ajay was an instant decision. The kind of composure and controlled anger his character was required to portray comes quite naturally to him. Amit in Gangaajal, temperamentally, is quite similar to Malik in Company.
How do you manage to get your cast to switch from a Mumbaiya accent to Bihari Hindi?
My casts have always been very efficient and professional. So to begin with, you have to be particular about your choice of actors. I give them recordings to listen to. And during the course of the shoot, if there are any correction to be made, I make use of my Bihari Hindi.
Somewhere down the line, people seem to think Gangaajal is rather similar to Shool...
That's rubbish. I refuse to accept it. There is a personal angle to Shool. The protagonist goes on to take revenge. Here there is a social cause to deal with. Also, the characters are poles apart. I suggest people watch the film and then decide.
 Would you ever like to change from standing behind a camera to in front of it?
Someday perhaps. It depends on whether I suit the requirements of the character concerned, then why not.
There is this new horror movies and comedy trend that seems to be taking over. Do you plan to do something in the same vein?
I can't say about horror movies. Perhaps not. But comedy yes, I would love to. If I get the opportunity, I would jump at it. It all depends on the script.
Subhash Ghai says "Hum sapney bechte hain." According to you, how far removed from reality is Indian cinema today?
Woh sapney bechte hain to bechne dijiye. He merchandises dreams, I make movies. And I know for certain that dreams don't last very long.
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