Hope 'Lanka' becomes a hit

My happiest moment is when; I get to say that no one will be able to do anything about the film now. Now it’s going to the viewers. Whatever work is to be done on the film, we need to do it way before the production dates and if we get more time we keep doing something or the other on it. So if the directors and producers make a film for the viewers, it becomes compulsory to decide a specific date for production.

I am very happy with 'Lanka'. This film takes the trend ahead of showing the main stream reality and it tells us that we can make a film of main stream while sticking with 'realism'. I hope people will feel the same and will appreciate the film. I am very happy with the experience while working on the film. I always keep taking out mistakes in my work. Lately I have been to many cities for the promotion of the film. We promoted it with a bang that Lanka is coming. This is the part of our contract.

As it is a low budget film so budget for the film promotion is also less. So we do as much hardwork as can be and leave the rest on god and the viewers. Now I hope that viewers don’t get attracted towards the louder promotions of other films and hope they come to watch 'Lanka'. People will like the film. However it’s my belief which doesn't prove to be correct always. Here I repeat my words that viewers go for the film which has heavy budget promotion than the low budget good movies.

We do not even get much of a help from media. So we need to find some friends and take their help for promotion. Generally Media is such that it does not record the happenings of low budget films. May be they have their own reasons for it. However I will keep working in low budget films. Someday or the other people will come along with me. I am Stubborn by nature. Now I accept whatever comes my way whether success or failure. One should never lose hope and I will never.

As that Lanka is being released on 9th December and I hope all of you come along with your friends and family to watch the movie. You will surely have fun.

with this hope

yours and only yours

Manoj Bajpayee

Happy that Anna’s revolt was successful and 'Aarakshan' too

I have been real busy with ‘Aarakshan’ all this while. After my daughter's birth, whenever I’m home I hardly get time to sit down and write something. Anyways, today I’ve got this opportunity and should not let go of it. Aarakshan has made good business.

During the publicity campaign of Aarakshan , me and Shri. Amitabh Bachaan travelled together most of the time. Got a chance to experience the kind of popularity Shri. Bachchan has among his fans. At times I sat wondering that the kind of popularity Shri. Bachaan had when I was a kid hasn’t really decreased but seems to keep increasing with time. On reaching Patna I realized that actually the whole city was waiting for a glimpse of Shri. Bachaan and his arrival.

'Aarakshan' has flared up a lot of controversies. Some old controversies began to rise afresh too. So in some states the movie had to bear losses. However, the films made good profit. Audience has praised the film and this really gives the entire crew a lot of satisfaction. That’s the advantage of working in a big banner film, a lot of money goes in its publicity, and this makes the audience curious about the film. At the same time it hurts that at times the good low budget movies, that did not have enough money to promote and publicize gets neglected by the audience because of no hype. This is really weird. Anyways, I’m very happy not just for myself but also Mr. Prakash Jha, whose efforts have been duly rewarded.

After this film I’m mainly home. Got a chance to see, hear and understand Anna Hazare’s revolution. Happy that the revolt ended in success. .Corruption is indeed the biggest issue of our country. Till date nobody really thinks about this as an issue. Anna Hazare said a really nice thing that, just don’t wear the Gandhi Topi but try and change yourself too. These words are actually very significant. We need to start the change from ourselves our own homes. Only then will we have the authority to place our demands before the Government, that’s seated in position of power.

My daughters wanting to be with me once again, I’m going to her. However I promise that very soon I’ll be writing again.

With this
Yours and only Yours
Manoj Bajpayee

Need blessings for My daughter

I need blessings from all of you. No, not for me! I need Blessings for my daughter. She is born on 23rd February. This is the most memorable day for me and my wife. First time, I am getting the happiness of fatherhood and also the feeling of responsibility. First time, I am getting emotional about how life will take a turn. Is my daughter born on reformed and ideal world or many reformations are still pending? And answers come which all parents must have given that world can never be an ideal place.

Yesterday was the last day shoot for “Arakshan”. One more film has been accomplished. Mr. Amitabh Bachhan had arranged one dinner for all our cast and crew. We all were present there. I had very sweet and nice relation with Amit ji. I cannot express this relation with words. I cannot express my respect and love for him in words. Only one thing I can say that once again I got a chance to work with him and I enjoyed it. This is the second film with Mr. Prakash Jha. I respect Prakash ji a lot and I feel proud that he is from the same district I belong to.

I am not being able to write anything for last few days as I am not in a mood to write. Many incidences have been happened so far in my life and it will continue to happen which keeps me busy. Hope you will forgive me. Now my selfish motive is that you all shower blessings to my daughter. Give love and affection more than I get from you.

Yours and only yours,Manoj Bajpayee