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I have been associated with the business of movies for a long time, says Madhuri Dixit.After wearing many hats, what made you turn a film producer with the Marathi movie August 15?
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I have been associated with the business of movies for a long time. I dont claim to know everything about production as I have been, mostly, in front of the camera. However, you do learn quite a few things as you go. So, Ram (her husband, Sriram Nene) and I decided to produce a movie. I loved the script of August 15. We heard many scripts before we picked this one.
Why did you choose this script?
The story was relatable as its about chawls and how people live there. My relatives used to live in chawls. Even though I grew up in a building in Mumbais JB Nagar, which was not a chawl, everyone kind of knew whats happening in each others homes. We used to celebrate all the festivals and special occasions together. If something went wrong in someones home, we were all there to help them out. So, this story of one day when a chawl celebrates Independence Day felt familiar to me. That apart, the movie speaks about freedom — personal freedom, freedom to love and choose ones profession. It is a beautiful comedy and layered. It also has a very Maharashtrian flavour.
At the time of hyper-nationalist movies, one character in this movie rues that the partition of India and Pakistan should not have taken place.
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There are people like that who wish certain things. But you know if wishes could be horses… What we have tried to bring together in the movie are different perspectives and views. We are talking about unity and love. Finally, love sets us all free.
We are talking about unity and love. Finally, love sets us all free, says Madhuri Dixit.After spending so many years in the industry, how do you position yourself today?
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Turning producer is an experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. I enjoyed facing the camera too. This year has been very eventful for me. It started with me acting in my first Marathi movie, Bucket List. Then, I appeared in Total Dhamaal. I was producing August 15 and acting in Kalank simultaneously. My television show Dance Deewane will take off soon. It is going to be a busy year. But it has been a pleasant experience.
How different is it from the 90s, when you were a much sought-after actor?
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I used to be very busy. We used to do three shifts in a day. I dont miss that. Im still very busy. There are two teenagers (her sons Arin and Raayan) at home. Thats another production that I have to look after (laughs). Now, we also have a puppy, Carmelo. Its another undertaking.
You opted for content in the 90s, when you were at the peak of your career in mainstream movies.
At that time, there were commercial movies and artistic movies. Those whoRead More – Source
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