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Award winning actor , known for playing unconventional
roles, is upbeat about his next release "Swami", which he says will
throw light on the psyche of youngsters and why they ignore their
elders. "Our
grandparents, parents and other elder family members become a source of
shame for us when we are young. We feel embarrassed while walking with
them. We ignore the love, affection and concern they have for us. But
when these elders are gone, then we realise their importance and crave
for their presence and preaching. And this is what 'Swami' is all
about," Manoj told IANS in an interview.
"This film will definitely bring people closer to their family and friends," he added.
After
proving his mettle in films like "Satya", "Zubeida" and "Pinjar", Manoj
is playing the title role in the film by choreographer-turned-director
Ganesh Acharya.
"I am playing a middle class Maharashtrian
Brahmin, who doesn't see life beyond his family. He doesn't have any
wishes and dreams of his own. He just wants to fulfil the dreams of his
family.
In short, it's a completely family film, says the actor.
"
'Swami' is a love story of a husband and a wife. It is very much a
mainstream story, but different from the formula films. The best thing
about it is that you won't be able to see any emotion that you haven't
seen before. You will get to see the same relations but shown with a
different angle. That's why it's a unique mainstream film."
Juhi Chawla plays his wife and Manoj says she is undoubtedly one of the best in the field.
"She
is one of the best actresses. There is perfection in the timing of her
performance and that is why the filming was completed in 34 days.
"The
best thing about her is that she never sits quiet. She always thinks
there is something incomplete in her performance and wants it finished
to perfection," Manoj added.
The story covers Swami's life from his 30s till he's 60.
Prior to reading the script, Manoj was under the impression that Ganesh's film would be all about song and dance.
"It
was a lovely experience working with Ganesh. Before I heard the script,
I thought it would be a film with lot of songs, dances and item
numbers. But when I heard the story, I was completely floored.
I
realised that Ganesh is actually an emotional person. He has made
'Swami' after waiting for four years and exactly the way he wanted to
make it. I hope all of you like this film.
"We have lived every scene we shot. It's a film that I am proud to be a part of."
By Arpana, Indo-Asian News Service
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