June 23, 2017
Filmmaker Onir, who is gearing up for
his upcoming film "Shab", starring Sanjay Suri and Raveena Tandon, says
he had started writing the movie around 17 years ago.
"When I started working on the script, that time I had met both Sanjay
Suri and Raveena on the set of 'Daman'. At that time I was working as
an editor. After 17 years, a lot of things have changed now in the
characters," Onir said here in an interview.
The director is nervous and excited.
"Whenever a new film is releasing, there is an excitement in a
filmmaker about seeing the final result of something he created with
love. We also feel nervous... If people will reciprocate equally or
not."
Explaining what "Shab" is about, he said: "It is about city life. It is
a place where people come from small cities and towns with their own
dreams. Everyone wants to achieve something. Some people achieve their
dreams whereas there are some people whose dreams shatter."
Known for films like "My Brother Nikhil" and "Bas Ek Pal", Onir also
spoke about his association with Sanjay, who he says plays a cameo in
"Shab".
"I met Sanjay at the set of 'Daman'. We had built a rapport on the set
itself. We like creating similar type of movies and we have a basic
trust on each other. When this feeling is present, the journey becomes
easier."
Talking about his journey in Mumbai, Onir said: "I learnt editing from
Germany so that when I come to Mumbai, people would accept me for
having at least one strong skill. Direction was always my dream. I feel
the editor connects all the dots in a story. Hence, it is very
important for a director to be a good editor."