SoCultures Magazine 2018 SoCultures Magazine Jan-Feb 2019 | Page 79

Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, London New York and Boston…..What is the difference in the culture and audience treat you? I can’t expect people to know everything and understand especially in a different language. So, we give introduction, also instructions in English, explain the context, and give hands outs, brochures. We prepare people for our performances. Our culture doesn’t have the practice of studying art forms? What should be done to have good research and documentation in these art forms? Absolutely, there is a dire need of documentation of our folk tales, ancient literature. You now divide your time between acting on stage and films. How does the practice of the craft differ in both according to you? Please mention some of your latest film-work. I am basically a theater actor, got into the filmmaking. During the year 2014, I reached Mumbai…and started getting beautiful roles in the films. And by the grace of God, the roles are growing organically…some of my films are Newton, Dhobi Ghat, Manto are well-received.. 79 SOCULTURES JAN-FEB2019