By: Aparna Phadke
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Category: Film School Online
Each role that Manoj Bajpai chooses, he does with caution. "I can't repeat myself in movies," he says, adding, "If you see my work, you will notice that I avoid repeating a character of mine, even though it was appreciated.
Whether it's Bhiku Mhatre in Satya, Maharaja Vijendra Singh in Zubeida, Rashid in Pinjar or Virendra Pratap in Rajneeti, I try and take up a challenging role in any film that I do. If I see that I am being offered similar kinds of roles, I just reject them outright!"
As the actor speaks about the kind of scripts that excite him, he says, "Often I read a great story, but it's not backed by good director or producer. At such times I wish I could direct it. In fact, now I am seriously considering directing a film. It's the most natural progression for an actor I think.
Even while acting I often give my inputs to a director, sit for the story sessions and I find the exercise invigorating. So, yes directing a film is on my agenda!" And will he prefer writing the script too for his film? he thinks and says, "According to me writing's a lonely job and as an actor I cannot live with that kind of solitude. Na, I don't think I'll ever write. Yes I will give my inputs to the script, try and add value etc, but writing the whole script...nah!"
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Directing-a-film-is-on-my-agenda-Manoj-Bajpai/articleshow/11069087.cms
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Category: Film School Online
Each role that Manoj Bajpai chooses, he does with caution. "I can't repeat myself in movies," he says, adding, "If you see my work, you will notice that I avoid repeating a character of mine, even though it was appreciated.
Whether it's Bhiku Mhatre in Satya, Maharaja Vijendra Singh in Zubeida, Rashid in Pinjar or Virendra Pratap in Rajneeti, I try and take up a challenging role in any film that I do. If I see that I am being offered similar kinds of roles, I just reject them outright!"
As the actor speaks about the kind of scripts that excite him, he says, "Often I read a great story, but it's not backed by good director or producer. At such times I wish I could direct it. In fact, now I am seriously considering directing a film. It's the most natural progression for an actor I think.
Even while acting I often give my inputs to a director, sit for the story sessions and I find the exercise invigorating. So, yes directing a film is on my agenda!" And will he prefer writing the script too for his film? he thinks and says, "According to me writing's a lonely job and as an actor I cannot live with that kind of solitude. Na, I don't think I'll ever write. Yes I will give my inputs to the script, try and add value etc, but writing the whole script...nah!"
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Directing-a-film-is-on-my-agenda-Manoj-Bajpai/articleshow/11069087.cms
