Movies about Indian cinema's legendary personalities are
still a rarity. And one of those rare attempts is being made by Deepti Naval -
she is keenly interested in making a non-fictional movie on the life and times
of that amazingly naturalistic actor Balraj Sahni, but facing certain problems.
Deepti, who is aesthetically motivated by Balraj Sahni's natural
performances, has been researching his life for years. Just when she was ready
to put all her research material on screen for the immortal actor's birth
centenary this month, a hurdle has placed in Deepti's plans by Balraj Sahni's
son Parikshat Sahni.
Deepti revealed, "I was really keen on making a film on
Balraj Sahni. But when I approached his son Parikshat for his consent, he told
me he had already given the filming rights on his father's life to another
producer. He didn't think it was right for me to do a film when someone else is
committed to do the same. I agree. But we're trying to find a solution to the
deadlock, because I'm really keen to do this."
Years ago, Simi Garewal made a documentary called
"Living Legend Raj Kapoor" and Sandip Ray did one on Kishore Kumar.
Deepti, who was lately seen in a minuscule role in Yash Raj
Films' "Aurangzeb", tells some of her important scenes have been cut
from the movie.
"But I've no regrets. I did it because of my regards
for Mr. Yash Chopra. He was always very sweet and kind to me," told the
actress of movies like "Saath Saath" and "Chashme Buddoor".
The actress tells mainstream cinema has always had a problem
positioning her.
"That's why I keep running back to the more realistic
cinema. It's okay to do a small role in mainstream cinema like 'Aurangzeb' or
'Yaariyan'. But its movies like Rituparno Ghosh's 'Memories Of March' and
Avinash Kumar Singh's 'Listen, Amaya' that sustain me as an actress," told
Deepti. She is now looking forward to the release of Shekhar Suman's
"Heartless".
“‘Heartless’ is a rare commercial movie where I have a
substantial role," she further added.
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