‘Will just keep my head down’

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‘Will just keep my head down’

Friday, 04 January 2019 | IANS

‘Will just keep my head down’

Chef Vikas Khanna says he’s glad Hollywood is paying attention to his film

As Vikas Khanna’s directorial debut The Last Colour is set to have its world premiere at the 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival 2019, he is glad Hollywood is paying attention to his film. However, he says he will continue to keep his head down with humility.

The Michelin star chef had given a glimpse of the film’s first look at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Now, Khanna is excited about the recognition at a film fest in the US.

“I am humble and excited about the recognition the film is getting in the fraternity. It’s like - ‘Okay, so Hollywood is paying attention to my film’,” I will just keep my head down, Khanna said.

The film, starring Neena Gupta, centres around the widows of Vrindavan.

“I just think I was too moved by a story. The story is inspired by the real events. I was inspired by two stories which run parallel. One is a ropewalker whom I met in the Kumbh Mela, who was such a brave girl. She really inspired me to write the story of Chhoti.

“And then I was really inspired by Holi played by the widows in Vrindavan. It’s such a victory and an achievement and something that can be called as reincarnation which needs to be celebrated on a great scale... (I am) Not suggesting that I made the film on a great scale. I am not a big producer or something. I knew this story had to come from me in a most honest way,” Khanna said.

The Last Colour will be screened thrice during the Palm Springs International Film Festival, being held from January 3-14, 2019. It is under the competition category New Voices New Vision.

The movie marks Khanna’s debut not just as a director but also as a screenwriter. He says his most favourite part of the film would be the victory of taking the artistes and placing them in character.

“Neenaji is a rare artiste. She just fit into the character so beautifully. She knew I am not a director, but I was looking at all the frames in a new perspective with new eyes. There was no preset or template to follow. She just believed in the story so much that she continued with us.

“She was such a support. I remember when I showed her the film, she was like this is one of the best films I have ever worked on. I think it’s honesty that worked for us. It is an honest story,” he said.

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