Interview : Jagbir Dhaiya

	SUKHWINDER SINGH and JAGBIR DHAIYA

Jagbir Dahiya is making his debut as a director with Hindi feature film KUCHH KARIYE releasing on 23rd April. Well-known singer Sukhwinder Singh also marks his debut as an actor with this film. Although in films this is his first attempt, Jagbir Dahiya has been producing & directing serials, making documentary for national campaigns for various ministries and making programmes for All India Radio. In conversation with Jagbir Dahiya.

What is the story of KUCHH KARIYE?
It’s the story of Rishi played by Sukhwinder Singh. He is a simple musician from a small town. He is in love with Shriya, but the society in his city is against their relationship. Disappointed they move to Mumbai and from here begins another journey. He meets two other boys who are also idealistic lot and want to bring a change in society. To voice their views, they start making a film. A film within film, KUCHH KARIYE explores the reality of life today, the cruelty in people and possibility of changing their mind set with reasoning.

How did you think of taking Sukhwinder Singh as lead?
When I saw Sukhwinder ji singing the songs of my film with the passion required by the character, I decided that he is the one who should play Rishi. I asked him to do

“KUCHH KARIYE explores the reality of life…”

the role. He laughed me off. When we came for the recording of the second song, I was once again very happy with his expressions. When I started insisting again, he agreed to read the script. He liked the story and inspite of us being new in the industry he agreed. I will always be grateful to him.

Do you think that your decision was right?
Yes, definitely. Sukhwinder Ji has done perfect work. He is very good and natural in front of the camera. In fact during the serious scenes, he would get so much into the character that he used to forget that he is supposed to stay within the marked area to shoot the scene. Again and again he used to go out of the camera range. So then I decided to put five camera set up even for talkie time. He believes in what he is taking in the film.

Tell us about other artistes?
We have the star cast of Vikrum Kumar, Rufi Khan, Shriya, Khuahhish, Mustaque Khan, Surendra Pal, Mukesh Tiwari, Dipak Shirke and others. It’s a mix of young, new and senior artistes. All have done a very good job. In fact I had the entire script of my film ready in hand before I went out to sign my artiste. So they knew their characters and story in full before they agreed to take on the project. Naturally their work is good.

Today more often than not light young films work better. Why did you choose to go in for a film with message?
I do not agree with that. Films like TAARE ZAMEEN PAR, CHAK DE, 3 IDIOTS, MY NAME IS KHAN, NEW YORK… all were the ones with message and all have worked very well. My film is not all about serious issues and preaching, it also has its light moments but it’s not just a time pass. Even if few people get influenced with the story and our message, I will be happy.

Where all have you shot the film?
We have shot in Mumbai, Manali etc.