Click to play videoMumbai: Director Mani Ratnam's films are usually kept under wraps till their release. However, he makes an exception to talk about his new film Guru during it's audio release in Mumbai.
Aarti Kapur Singh: Mani Ratnam’s films are mostly slices from the real life. So, the obvious question to you is, how close to reality is Guru?
Mani Ratnam: It is a fictional film but hopefully it will be in touch with reality.
Aarti Kapur Singh: The character that Abhishek Bachchan plays, Gurukant Desai, thinks or at least says that one should think ahead, think big and think fast. Is that how you would describe the process of making Guru?
Mani Ratnam: No, it was not that easy to think big and think fast. We had to think hard and that is what goes into making a film. The film is about this character who is from a village and he climbs up the social ladder. So, we follow him and his path is what the film takes.
Aarti Kapur Singh: You are only fueling further speculation.
Mani Ratnam: I can’t help that. It is a fictional film and we are trying to stay with the character.
Aarti Kapur Singh: Can we call the film a biopic? Is that how you would present the film? Is it a love story or do you think it is an inspirational film?
Mani Ratnam: Why do you want to classify it or conveniently put it in pigeon holes? It is a film that we have put together so let us see how it looks.
Aarti Kapur Singh: Guru of course releases in December and then you begin work on Lajjo. Is the Chennai film industry going to miss you for a long time?
Mani Ratnam: They are not complaining (laughs). They are probably saying good!
Aarti Kapur Singh: Trust me neither are we. Thank you for talking to us.
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