Producer Manav Bhinder gets talking about his new short film, Ankahee Baatein

Manav Bhinder, Director and co-writer turns Producer for the first time for the short film Ankahee Baatein. After making a mark for himself in Hollywood, the Dada Saheb Phalke winner got chatty with Tellychakkar.com on his short film.

Here is Manav in conversation about the film, its cast and about actress Avika Gor being the A.D. on the film.

What according to you are the landmarks of your career?

The landmark of my career was working in Agneepath movie for Dharma Productions as an assistant director. I later worked in the Hollywood movie Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise. I got the Dada Saheb Phalke award for a short film which I did with Parineeti Chopra wherein I directed it. Later I worked with Rohit Shetty in Nautanki Saala, and followed it up with a script writing course from London and my script was appreciated.                                     

What is so unique about Ankahee Baatein the short film?

Ankahee Baatein is the story of two people in the very busy city of Mumbai. The speciality about this film is that it is about everyone who have lost their relationship because of lack of conversation between a couple.

What is the subject of the film?

The subject of film is that it is about the relationship between a divorced couple. Sudhir and Asmita were madly in love with each other and got married, only to end up in a divorce. After their divorce when they meet each other and are walking on the road they talk about their relationship. Asmita had cheated on Sudhir because Sudhir was busy in his work. Today he is missing her a lot.

Why you choose this subject for the short film?

I chose this subject because I have seen that in today’s time, many relations are breaking because of miscommunication, misunderstanding. People are so busy in their work. The motive of this story is that people should understand the real reason of breakups and divorce.

What you feel about the chemistry of actors and what is your take on relationships and romance?

The chemistry between both the actors is magical. When I saw Manish and Barkha performing the characters of the lead, I was sure that I found my Sudhir and Asmita because the dialogue delivery and the feelings were so real and they were very much into the characters. Relationships are changing and for today's people, career is more important.

Has it travelled to film festivals?

No.

How and where do you intend to release it?

The premiere of this short film is today (9 January). Many actors are going to see it. After this I will be sending it to many festivals. Promo and posters will be out post the event.

How did Avika Gor decide to become A.D. (assistant director) for it?

Manish and Avika Gor  are my best friends .When I met them Avika told me that she wants to be an assistant director of this movie. Her continuity was great. She is very dedicated and focussed .She is one of the best assistant directors I have worked with.

What is Manish and Barkha's role?

Manish is playing the character of Sudhir. He is a famous and successful theatre director. Barkha is playing the character of Asmita. She used to assist Sudhir. They used to work together and got married. After divorce, she too becomes a famous theatre director.

What is Srishty Rode’s role?

Srishty Rode is playing the character of Tanya. She is an actress and close friend of Asmita. She acts in Asmita's play. She is the common friend of both Asmita and Sudhir. Asmita and Sudhir meet each other for the first time after the divorce at Tanya's place and they leave her house and walk together and start talking about Ankahee Baatein.                                                

What else do you want to share?

I want to thank Aarif Sheikh who is our editor. He has edited movies like Drishyam, Haider, Nautanki Saala and many more. Kanish Seth, the music director  is the son of famous singer Kavita Seth. Surinder Singh has given the background score. Suyyash Rai and Shruti Pathak have sung the song Kyu Kho Gaye Hum.