SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015 (PAGE-4) BOLLYWOOD- BUZZ HERITAGE "I knew Ajay before joining films" Guru Purnima Melas in Chenani Tabu hasn't been seen doing too many films the story and the characters. Did you do any research before the role? Ayodhya Nath Kerni temple towards Gaurikund there is a spot known as of late. The actress, who went almost missing Gaukaran near the road. A bridle track leads through a As I said, I had watched the film a couple of years ago, Guru Purnima is dedicated to sage Vyas being his birth- waterfall known as Nara to Buddhi sudh. Distance up to after Chini Kum, has finally started accepting so I knew the story and the character. Apart from that I day. The sage Vyas was born in the lineage of Vishistha - Nara is two kilometers and further after strolling about one offers. After Haider in 2014, she will be seen in > Sakti -> Prasar -> Vyas. When child, Vyas was known didn't do any research. In fact I am not from that school km on a steep contour in North west direction there is Bud- Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam alongside Ajay which believes and does research. I have never done any as Krishna, being a fair complexioned. As his birth took place in an island (Dvipa) begot the name Krishna dhi Sudh, Nara is a waterfall where water falls from a con- Devgn, Gaurav Sharma in conversation extensive research before playing role. In fact, I don't know siderable height through a gorgle and devotees receive much how to do research. I play a character if I am con- Divipayana. The word 'Vyas' means elaborator and for composing the vedas he got the name 'Ved Vyas'. He is holy bath during Sudhmahadev Mela. The path leads Why aren't you seen doing films? vinced that I can do justice to it. also the composer of Mahabharata, one of the greatest through the bank of Devika Stream set in scintillating beau- (Laughs) I knew this would be the first question you But is your role modeled on any lady ty of green trees. Serene ambience of spiritual surround- would be asking me. That's what everyone is asking me. books of the world literature. He made four divisions of police officer? How difficult was it play- ings and scenic charms makes one thrilling. The spot Bud- Who says I am not doing films. I just did Haider last Vedas. He had many disciples as Vaishampayna, Suta, ing the role? dhi Sudh is known for the austerity of Ved Vyas. There is year and was also in Jai Ho. So, it's not that I am not Paila, Jaimini, Asita, Banala, Sumanta and others. Ved doing films. I am doing fewer films but that is how I No, contrary to what many believe Vyas is remembered on Guru Purnima and many have always worked. my character isn't modeled on any real- people carry out rituals as prescribed in the scrip- So what do you do when are not doing films? life policewoman. It's wasn't that diffi- tures. The day is attributed to Guru hence cele- I think I do films because I enjoy acting. I have cult playing the role except that here in brated through out the country. Guru throws the always tried to do films which I felt I could do…gave this film the action is not physical and I light of wisdom and destroys the darkness of me a chance to perform. There are so many other had to be very tough mentally, as the ignorance by nurturing the seeds of theism in his things that too interest me and I like to do. It's not that character too is very mentally strong. The disciples. The teachings of Gurus are remem- bered and pledge for performing good deed is I sit idle when I am not doing films. Yes, I have always action here is more mental, so playing that the main object of the day. loved doing films and I will continue to do them but part was a bit difficult. I had to play a cop like always I will only do films which I feel are Ved Vyas grew up and became a hermit. He who is ruthless when it comes to han- obtained the blessings of his mother to go for right for me. dling criminals and that was So, what made you do a film like penance. His life can be seen with two aspects, really challenging. Drishyam? the spiritual and material. It was after the mar- (Smiles) It's a very interesting You have been cast riage of Santanu, a king of Lunar Dynasty with story. In fact, I had watched the alongside Ajay Devgn, his mother Satyavati, that Vyas came into con- original Malayalam film two one of your first tact with Hastinapur. Participating in all the vicis- years ago. The reason behind costars. situdes of the Pandavas and Kauravas was the watching it was that it was made Yes, that is the best worldly side of Vyas. by my friends. They wanted me part of it. We first The major part of his life was spent in living to watch the film and I liked it. worked in Vijaypath as hermit in his hermitage in the forests and mountains with a large group of disciples, teach- In fact, I was really impressed and last worked in ing them Vedas. A time came in his life when all his disci- a small cave and water gushes out. People from the sur- by the character of the lady IG. Takshak. It has been At that time there was no plan ples left him after completing their studies. The paternity rounding villages gather to receive a holy bath on the occa- almost 15-16 years instinct in him was aroused. He thought that man without sion of Vyas Purnima. It is also believed that place is not of making the Hindi film. So, I that we worked won't say I had plans of doing son has no right to aspire for heaven. Sad and silent he only famous the capitivating scenic view but for religious together. Ajay and this film and playing the IG in reached the vicinity of Himalayas. He began to consider significance. It is also believed that this Tirth was famous my association and the Hindi film. Now, when the Deity before whom he had to go for penance for fulfill- for its sanctity even before the main Sudhmahadev mela Viacom 18 wanted to make friendship goes back ment of his wish. Naarada came there and knew that child- started. This may be the reason that spot was named as this film, they came to me and a long way. We know lessness was the cause of his sorrow. Naarada advised Buddhi Sudh a place where Vyas carried out Tapasya for wanted me to watch the orig- each other even him that for the attainment of objects of life penance was a long time. Some years back a Sadhu lived there in a inal version. I told them that I have already watched it and before we joined films and we are great friends. I have to be done before Devi. Accepting that advice Vyas start- thatched hut who never allowed others to stay there dur- I wished I could play the IG. And then we didn't even go always enjoyed working with him and this was another of ed ascetic practices. ing night. He was also seen with some wild animals by the for a narration, as they disclosed their plans and I instant- the reasons I loved doing this film. Ajay was the first to Afterwards Suka named son was born to Vyas who locals. After his death, hut also got damaged and place ly agreed. come on board for this film and when I learnt that I was studied Vedas along with other disciples of the Vyasa. Two remains quite secluded. So, how difficult does it become when you are overjoyed because more than anything Ajay is one of the sons named Citargandha and Vicitravirya were born to BUDDHA KEDAR Santanu. Citirgandha died when he was young and Vici- doing a remake and the original is a hit. most powerful actors in the industry. He has really matured Travelling by road from Chenani to Gharian-Dhanas travirya married Amba and Ambalika daughter of the king I don't think it's difficult. However, it's not easy either a lot but the child in him is still there. He is a very good along Tawi river at a distance of 15 km there is a sign of Kasi, Vicitravirya also died before any children were born because you know you will be playing a character which soul. board showing distance to Shiva temple as 2 km but while is popular and has been liked by the audiences. But then to him. It seems as the family about to become extinct. How do you go about choosing scripts? travelling it seems to be more than 4 Km. There is a small remakes are not just about copying a film in another lan- The mother Satyavati called for Vyas and two sons were I think I have been lucky that good roles have always born each to Amba and Ambalika from Vyas. The sons of cave and abode of Lord Shiva. The place is secluded and guage. A lot of changes have to be made when it is being of scenic beauty.