MIND Magazine JANUARY 2019 Issue #13

COVER

Happy New Year!

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Team Sukiran Singh, Editor Simarjot Wadhwa, Junior Editor Disha Shah, Features Editor

Contributers Ranveer Dua, Photographer Umesh, Photographer Harmeet Singh Sana, Photographer Ankur Bhoria, Photographer Jitendra Bhagavatulaa, Photographer Akhil Ivon, Photographer Sommy eric, Stylist Sahil Gulati, Stylist Shreya Jindani, Stylist Anil Hosmani, Creative Director Surjeet Singh Sidhu, Stylist Shivika Tiwari, MUA Anuj Dogra, MUA Nishi Singh, MUA, Hair Shivani Yadav, Writer

Thank you Inega Models TFM Management Amanzi Sky Deck

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CONTENTS

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INDEX

Beginnings

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Reminisces

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Kashyap Shangari

Infinity

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Cover Story

The Queen of Sheba

100 The best of 2018

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Editor’s note

What a dramatic year it has been? Scary tides, but we kept afloat. We got weighed down by resources, people, even big competition, but one thing I realize is that, if you work for something you love, fight for it and stand by it in rough waters, that thing, will reflect the light in the brightest possible way when the waters go still. But that does not mean that the storm shall not come back. Enough of sea analogies I suppose. But I stand true to the principles we started MIND Mag with, and shall remain carrying them forward. Here’s our short Manifesto for 2019 - We shall stand for the ‘talent’ that is rejected by the big Media.

- We shall Promote the people ‘who need to be out there’.

- We shall put out the truth, and not layer it with unprincipled candy.

- We shall fight for minorities or communities that need a voice. Yes, even the preferences of love.

- We shall not be over proud of our abilities and achievements, and shall not forget the roots we come from.

- Finally, We shall not give a flying F*** about people in high places, that are unkind, unworthy and Imperialist.

Lets start an amazing year with our Anniversary Issue ‘Tabula Rasa’, which translates to new Beginnings in Ancient Latin.

Sukiran Singh Editor, M.IND Mag

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THE ANNUAL ITCH TO START ANEW

by Shivani Yadav

The beauty of a new year, I find, is how much like a blank slate it feels. The moment the clock strikes 12, the electrical rush one feels inside is tantalizingly energetic and for that moment, you really believe that things would be different now, they would be better.

The end of a year pretty much enforces a person to look back and reevaluate their year - the steps they took, the decisions they made, the relationships they created and the things they lost. And most of the time, people end up focusing too much on the negative stuff and unsurprisingly end up feeling low. And add on to that, the fact that there’s a holiday season going on and social media basically make you sell out and appear fun all the time, there’s only so much a person can take before they mentally crumble. All this built up energy usually releases in the form of a strong urge to change and the new year feels like a perfect opportunity to do all that.

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You get to have this blank slate in the form of a new year which feels unlike any other (unless you’re a nihilist, in which case it’s a whole other discussion). You get to enter into this year with all your past experiences and make some decisions which genuinely feel life-changing and that exact feeling of wonderment is truly one of a kind!

Now there are many jokes and memes out their making fun of the fact that almost all of us fail to complete our resolutions; and the fact that it is true can leave a person feeling low. But what I personally found is that the burst of anticipation and energy that I feel so strongly when the clock strikes 12, every year leaves me with a message that time really does not matter. Even if you have a lot of doubts, if you really want to write that book or paint that portrait or pass that exam, well then guess what, you will.

So take that thrill you felt at 12 AM that night and make sure to carry it, even if a little bit, for the rest of the year. Scratch that itch!

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Beginnings

F T. H I T ES H B I S H T ( N I N JA S M O D E L M A N A G E M E N T ) & MA N A S I RAT H O R E (T S S TA L E N T S I N D I A ) PH O T O G RA H E R - H A R M E E T S I N G H S A N A S T Y L I S T - S A H I L G U L AT I MUA - ANUJ DOGRA

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Beginnings No sight of an end, no plight or a bend, dandy feels, the scent of peels, the glistening lights, the shadows and brights, the sweet tongue and forces among, the tears of elation, the fears of disunion, benevolent impulses and elated pulses, sheets of cotton, glums forgotten, the might of love, gestures behove, the age of magic, no burdens no tragic a leap off horizon, the molten bars of prison.

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Reminisces F t . Shrut i Tul i (t fm) Ph o t o g r a p h y b y Umesh S t y l i n g an d c re a t i v e a r t b y Surjeet Singh Sid hu M a k e u p a n d h a i r b y N isha Ghulat i Jewel lery by Natasha Rami, Saree - Pramod and Ankita

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Kashyap Shangari MODERN INDIAN ACTOR- NEXT GEN.

Photography by Ankur Bhoria Styling by Shreya Jindani Outfit -Paresh lamba Interview by Sukiran Singh Q. For our readers who don’t know about you yet, tell us about your origins and background.

I am Kashyap Shangari. A punjabi boy born and raised in Bombay. An ex advertiser and marketer, I worked in the media industry for over a decade. I always dreamed of being an actor. A college dropout, a trained dancer and choreographer and today a trained actor. My family consists of my parents, two siblings and my partner Zinia Fernandes.

Q. You started as a model, how did you venture into acting?

I am an actor. Even while modelling for a print across any category, be it apparels, leisure or automobile, my job has always been to convey a certain emotion which would induce the end costumer to buy the product. I transitioned from doing only ads to theatre, films and web shows.

Q. Have you had a formal training as an actor?

Yes I have been trained in Urdu theatre and I have done a year long diploma course at the Jeff Goldberg Studio. However, as an actor I continue to learn more and try and enrich myself through travel, reading and the performing arts.

Q. How do you prepare yourself for a character?

Every character that I have worked upon, be it Dev in The Door, Samar in Pixie Dust, Udit Negi and Mahesh in 13 Mussoorie or one of the most challenging characters I have ever essayed, Stanley Fernandes (played by Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski) in A Streetcar named Desire, it is crucial for me to find each of these men inside of me after reading the text. However, whilst I will find familiar emotions within that I can use as and when the text needs it, I make sure that nothing is indicative and surface level. In order to create a new life most truthfully, I work on the backstory of the character which will constitute every possible event that could occur in his life to date and influence his actions, motivation, physicality, enthusiasm, anger making the character on the page into a real human being who is nuanced as we all are. This is followed and supplemented

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by detailed research through references, observing people around, watching films, reading books to give the world and character more context and flesh.

The idea is that the work be so detailed and contextual that on stage or in front of the camera, your instincts, fed by this work, take over and your performance is effortless.

Q. How did you get your first short film, the door?

I was at an audition for a TV show where I first met Meghana Kaushik who happens to be the writer of The Door. We both were paired to audition for the scene by the casting agent. After the audition, Meghana asked me if I would be keen on doing a film she was writing and my instant reaction was yes. Four months after that audition, Meghana called me this one evening and said the director would like to meet you. At first he didn’t seem to like me, but then he asked me to do an impromptu scene with Meghana. Our director Gaurav Bhatt is very unassuming and hence till I left I wasn’t sure if he wants me for the film or not. However, the very day I got a call and he said that I was in. When I read the script, I was thrilled to be able to tell this story. I got to play a closeted homosexual forced into a marriage- which is a challenging role for any actor and even more so, as I was just starting out. The Door is and always will be the closest to my heart.

Q. Do Auditions work? Have you given many?

Yes auditions do work. As matter of fact an audition is a must for an actor and is the only medium for an actor to showcase his or her talent in order to get a job. It’s at the audition where a casting director can determine if you fit the job by seeing your acting skills, understanding of the character, the uniqueness you bring to the character, and of course if you look the part. I treat an audition with utmost seriousness which includes sticking to the dress code, learning the lines and asking questions. At the same time, I use it as platform to act. Most importantly one has to be patient with the process. I am fortunate to be represented by one of the largest talent agencies in the country called Inega. Their eye for detail and filtration ensures that I go for only shortlisted auditions and where I suit the best, be in my screen age, language, character etc.

Q. Since you’ve been working on a lot of Digital and short film media, do you think it’s influential enough, or, getting there and needs time?

I have worked in 3 webshows, and 4 short films and have also done theatre. I am medium agnostic. However, I do believe the digital is a vast medium and in a country like ours with a heavy penetration of devices, more and more content is produced to cater to a large audience that believes in snacking. It’s a demand and supply theory, and a result of that is that more and more content is being produced which is creating more and more opportunities for actors. One has to be very selective though in choosing the right work which will help create a niche and USP for the actor. As the legend SRK once said, your first film chooses you but you choose every film after that. It’s the same for digital content, as an actor I should be able to engage my audiences with a variety of work. As far as it being influential, there are enough and more actors who have become stars today through the digital medium. Their hard work, persistence and quality of

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work has helped them create that niche and have a huge fan following.

Q. Tell us about your first full web series you’ve recently done.

I play Mahesh Anand and Udit Negi in 13 Mussoorie. While Mahesh is this timid house help, Udit Negi is thorough, a hacker and a sociopath, The task at hand were to create two distinctive characters who walk, talk, sound and even look different. While Mahesh is innocuous, the toughest scenes were to ensure the audience at no point can guess that Mahesh is Udit and Udit is Mahesh. I have received an extremely positive feedback for both the characters.

Q. You’ve done work in a few genres already. Which one is your favourite?

I don’t have a favourite genre. In our day to day lives we laugh, we romance, we fight, we are envious and we have a bubble in which we do things or think of doing the most unjustified things to the society while we are a part of the same society. What I do look for though, is good writing, that’s where the focus is always. While there is a trend of heartland content, I am a firm believer that a story on page, both of heartland or of affluence, has to be honest in its narrative and reflect society as well as characters truthfully. As an actor my job is to most honestly justify my character needs desires et al irrespective to the socio economic background or genre. I can be a guy from Cuffe Parade or a Panwala from Ratlam or a factory worker from the 60s in Bombay and that’s the genius of masters like Irfaan Khan. We believe in his choices as a character and go along listening to his story because of the truth he brings to his performances.

Q. You have a lead in your next project, Pixie Dust, tell us about that.

Pixie Dust is a special film. It’s one of my best work experiences as an actor as I had to express a lot without the conventional use of dialogues. I was closely involved in the story telling and thoroughly enjoyed playing Samar, a man torn between the different loves of his life. It’s a collaborative effort with the director Swagata Naik and the team of DOP (director of Photography), Reed Garber and editor, Parth R, that has made it a beautiful story and the accolades the film is earning globally justifies all the hard work we put in as a team.

Q. What’s next in plan post Pixie Dust? Any 75mm ones?

I am currently in the midst of pre-production of two short films written by me and Swagata, both scheduled for be on floor starting March. My cast includes names like Shishir Sharma sir and Zarina Wahab. Both the films are based on human emotions however both absolutely distinct in nature. The films will be directed by both Swagata and I. As far as 75 mm is concerned, you should hear about that soon too.

Q. Do you think you are a modern Indian? If yes, why?

I am not very well versed with this difference. The only difference I see between myself and my parents or people I have grown up around is that we are more of tech savvy generation vis a vis devices, social media. However, I am still someone who enjoys meaningful conversations and touch of books is better than a kindle. However, by the logic of social media etc., my mother is more a modern Indian than I am. I was recently told by a friend and critique that I am timeless.

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Simply put I am adaptable and that is what we have to be as actors to be able to tell all the stories out there. ***

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In search of a

Dandelion A A S I M KH A N Photographed by HARMEETSINGH SANA Styling by SAHIL GULATI MUA by ANUJ DOGRA F T.

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Top by Adidas Pants by Forever 21 Tie by Kerry Parker Jacket by Tommy Hilfiger

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Jacket - Unit Highneck - Mintblush designs Pants - Two.Two

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Domina Ft. ANDRE,

KATE Photographed by AKHIL IVON Styling by SOMMY ERIC Creative Director ANIL HOSMANI MUA RASINO

Wardrobe by FOREVER

21, ZARA, TOMMY HILFIGER, UCB, FOREVERNEW Shot at STUDIO AMAZON BLINK STUDIO

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Cover Story

Amyra Dastur The fresh Princess of Film world SUKIRAN SINGH S T Y L I N G B Y SAHIL GULATI & DISHA SHAH H AI R A N D M A K EU P B Y NISHI SING H A S S I S TA NT SHREYA JINDAN I S T Y L I N G A S S I S TA N T CHINTAN SHAH P H O T O G R A PHY A S S I S TA N T ANKUR BHORIA P H O T O G R A P H Y A N D R ET O U C HI N G B Y

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Interview by Simarjot Wadhwa Q. 16 years of age and you were in entertainment industry. How did it happen?

A. Acting was my dream ever since I could speak. I’ve always loved movies and the way actors can change into different characters and make the audience relate to their emotions and feelings in a story. My mother promised me that if my grades in school wouldn’t get affected, I would be able to get my first portfolio shoot after I turned 16years old (when I was in the 10th Standard).

I turned 16 and the next month I got my portfolio shot and sent the pictures to a few agencies. One agency, ‘Culture Company’, met me and signed me on right then.

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I started auditioning for tv ads and soon enough became a commercial model. I was auditioning for movies as well but I would never get cast. Finally when I was 18 years old and had just finished my end of the year exams, I auditioned for the role of Bachchi Kashyap and was cast as this character in Issaq.

Q. What were the first projects that provided you the ground to rise?

A. All my projects have contributed to my rise. Each film and Webseries has moulded me into the actor I am today.

My First Tamil Film, ‘Anegan’ opposite Dhanush, was one of the most memorable experiences by far. It was my first movie in another language and a challenging role to take on. It was my first Hit as well.

Mr. X with Emraan Hashmi and Kung Fu Yoga with Jackie Chan are the roles that got me noticed but I believe that my performances ‘The Trip: Season 2’ and now ‘Rajma Chawal’ (Netflix) have given me the status as an actor and not just a pretty face.

But, I do believe my two years down South doing both Tamil and Telegu films has built my foundations as an actress and have really helped me bag the Bollywood projects I have in my kitty now.

Q. How did you get Isaaq. Did it affect your career graph, and how?

‘Issaq’ was a process. I auditioned over 4 times until I was finally given an offer; I had to train with a diction and dialogue acting coaches for 3months after which I would be auditioning for the final time and then if that goes well, I would have the film. It was always a 50/50 bet but it was my dream and so, i trained in those workshops for 8hours a day, seven days a week!

When the time came for the final Audition and Looktest, I gave it my best and I guess that was good enough. I signed the contract and bagged the role but, not without the sacrifice of my education. My school gave me an ultimatumStay in school and finish the 12th std or leave school and do the film. I chose to follow my dream and leave school. It was one of the hardest decisions I had to make and I guess I just knew if I didn’t go for it, I would’ve regretted it for the rest of my life.

Q. Which character you’ve played, has influenced you the most?

A. I’ve felt closest to Seher in ‘Rajma Chawal’. The head shave was really fun to have and the character graph was the most challenging for me to master. After all, I’m a Parsi girl from South Mumbai and I had to transform into this jugadoo/ con artist from Meerat/Delhi. I went for 3 weeks of Diction training in Mumbai to get the Meerat accent and then I left for Delhi, a month before shoot to train with Adil Hussain and N.K.Sharma before we started shooting in Chandni Chawk.

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any harm. She knows what right and what’s wrong but still tries to shortcut through life everyone once in a while. At the end of the day, she sticks to her beliefs and shows the world that no matter how hard it hits her, she’ll just get back up and keep moving forward. I love the braveness of this character and she really was someone who I could relate to the most.

Q. You have recently been seen in Rajma Chawal – a Netflix movie, which was great. Why do you think, the shift to web media is happening.

A. I definitely believe that the digital space will become the New brand of cinema within the next 2-3 years. Everything is available at home now. I guess movies that actually need the 70mn screen like a Padmavat and Gravity would be the film’s you’d end up spending money to watch. But now with digital platforms producing their own content, cinema goers have been given variety and they can now choose to stay and watch a new movie at home itself or a new series as well.

The shift towards the digital space has definitely increased and will definitely increase in the future. It’s really interesting to watch the evolution of cinema taking place.

Q. What are the similarities and differences in the two parallel mediums of entertainment? Be it the production, Audience, market cap or anything else.

A. The market is definitely wider on the web. The web has the advantage of a global reach where as theatrical films are only local, be it in your entire country or particularly favouring a region. The web’s only disadvantage I would say is the budget. A web show wouldn’t get half the amount that a film’s producer would put into it.

Production value is visible and one can see that film’s still hold the upper hand in that area but I think with time web shows and films will reach the same level soon. The digital space is definitely coming up with a lot of original and entertaining content, so it’ll definitely be something to watch out for in the time to come.

Q. How was the experience of working in the film anyways? Especially with a seasoned actor like Rishi Kapoor.

A. Being on set is my haven. I love it. Promotions are the one thing about the process I don’t particularly like, but every job has their pros and cons I guess.

Working with seasoned actors, especially someone like Rishi Kapoor is amazing. I’ve grown up watching his films and working with someone you’ve seen on screen is absolutely surreal.

He’s a very warm hearted individual and he reminded me of my father in a way and that just brought a sense of home to the ‘Rajma Chawal’ set.

Both our characters in the film keep battling against one and other, so for me to make sure the audience can see that I’m not afraid of Rishi Kapoor’s character and that I can match his level was very hard to do but, he was so kind and help-

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helpful and didn’t intimidate me at all. The chemistry between our characters in the film is all because of his warm nature on set.

Q. Tell us about any interesting story that occurred while the shoot.

A. Well, because of the side shaved design on my head, the barber would come in every 2 days and touch up my look with his razor. This would be the first sound people would hear every alternate day and the whole set would be “Heroin aa Gayi”.

Shooting in Chandni Chowk was an adventure in itself. It’s truly a part of old real India. Cars aren’t capable of going inside the area as the lanes are tiny and narrow. I got lost over there once and the people were so helpful! The place is a maze to any new person who enters into it. The locals guided me back to set. It was really sweet.

Aparshakti was the funniest person on set. He calls everyone ‘Paaji’ and his character ‘Baljeet’ has won a lot of hearts. His character required a lot of improvisations and he’d keep trying new lines or mannerisms and everyone on set would cry of laughter once Leena said Cut. Filming this movie was an experience in itself. It was a wonderful memory that I will cherish forever.

Q. You’ve not confined yourself to Hindi Film industry; rather you’ve expanded your horizon by working in an International project. How was your experience, working with international entertainment industry and megastars like Jackie Chan?

A. I go where the good scripts take me. Be it Bollywood, South India or even China. ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ was an Indo-Chinese project that gave me the honour to star with my childhood action hero, Jackie Chan. I think sometimes we forget that actors are just normal people. Even I get star struck and I couldn’t even look him in the eye on the first day of shoot but once we started filming more and more, I just realised he’s a cool normal person. He’s a foodie and would keep making all the ensemble cast members try different Chinese dishes and he’d take care of his stunt team as if they were his children.

He’s one of the sharpest individuals I’d ever met. He’d always be there during stunt practice and action sequences and would point out minor details for one’s body movement that really make the stunt look sleeker and make it more manageable as well.

I remember that I landed in Beijing for the 2nd schedule of ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ on the 7th of May which happened to be my 23rd birthday. I didn’t want a fuss made, so I didn’t really tell anyone. I landed and the car took me to JC’s office and there was a proper dinner for me and the cast and they got me a cake which Jackie made me cut.

When you travel a lot and spend lesser amounts of time with your loved ones, little gestures like these just make you feel happier and more human. I tru-

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truly respect him for the amazing warm person he is and the fantastic legend he worked hard to become.

Back to our own industry, you have also explored work in Tamil and Telugu movies. How did you manage learning two different languages, getting the diction right and delivering the content to the best of your ability?

Q. have not learnt the languages as yet. I know a few words here and there and I’ve started understanding the cultures a lot more. I write out the Tamil/Telegu dialogues in Hindi with the exact English meaning under each line and then I just start memorising the lines.

I was a really good student in school and mugging up lines was really easy for me. But this was a completely different challenge as I had to emote lines and words I’d never even heard before. But I get one AD (Assistant Director) assigned to help me with my lines; the meaning, pronunciation and prompting during shoot in case I forget a word here or there.

I’m used to it now and it really does get easier with more practice and experience. I really want to learn Tamil though.

Q. What differences have you observed between two vibrant parts of the Indian Film Industry? Are mindsets or working procedures different?

11.) Well the South is definitely stricter in terms of punctuality and timing. Bollywood still has a slight laid back attitude which makes it a great balance for me.

I do feel that the South is just faster at shooting. All my films in the South have been shot quicker than any film I’ve done in Bollywood or any web series.

The only other difference is the language barrier that I face in the South.

I like the fact that both industries are sort of different in their own way, it’s always fun to venture into unknown territory.

Q. Where do you find more ease in working? West or South?

A. I think it’ll always be Bollywood for me because it just feels like home.

I grew up learning Hindi in school and shooting in Mumbai is my favourite because I’m in my city around my friends and family which just makes it comfortable.

Q. At such a young age, you have achieved success but this is a journey not a destination. What are your dreams to make it even bigger?

A. Success means different things to different people.

I started off with a dream which I’ve managed to turn into a reality. I moved into my own apartment 2 years ago and I’ve been financially independent for the past 3 years. I’m standing tall on my own two feet and grateful for the amazing work I’ve been doing. This is success to me.

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the day.

I just plan to keep going with the flow and working my hardest but constantly improving upon myself as an actor.

I would love to work with directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shootjit Sircar, Abhishek Chaubbey and Sriram Raghavan. My biggest dream would be to do a film with Amitabh Bachchan or Aamir Khan.

Q. You have carved your niche for yourself. How would you stimulate those who are yet aspiring to make big in industry?

A. I didn’t mean to carve a niche or plan my career in a particular way. I chose my scripts and roles based on the content and my belief in the director to create the story that was narrated.

I haven’t always had hits and that’s also because I probably judged a film incorrectly.

Mistakes happen. The only thing I could say to aspiring actors is to keep pushing and believing in themselves no matter who tells them otherwise.

This industry is full of rejection and one has to be thick skinned in order to push through and prove to a director and producer that your talent is bankable.

Q. Finally, do you think you are a Modern Indian? If yes, what makes you one?

Well I’m definitely not traditional in any way. My parents are liberal and set by a few principles but they’ve never forced us to be religious or anything that wasn’t who me and my brother were as children. They’ve always believed in the phrase - “Live and Let Live”.

When I think of ‘Modern’ I think it’s different and liberal and original thinking.

You can see that even with my choice of films, fashion sense and on my social media.

I’m a free thinker who isn’t afraid to be honest even with the consequences that sometimes comes from being so.

I’ve always lived my life on my terms, something which my parents were kind enough to give me the support and confidence to do.

I don’t like to be labelled and I truly believe that when you allow a person to be their complete selves, only joy comes out of it. ***

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Blending Palettes Amalgamation of Artworks, Art Exhibit

REENA DUTTA Interview by Sukiran Singh, Edited by Simarjot Wadhwa Q. Why did you choose water colors as a medium for painting ?

A. I stated doing water colors approximately 15-20 years back ,probably 15 years .I chose water colors because I like the medium. I think it suits me personally. I can’t do oils because it takes too much time. And also because I love the transparency of water colors.

Q. Why is the focus on still life is more visible in this exhibition ?

A. This exhibition is actually a group show with three of us who are friends also and artists also. And this time mine are smaller pieces basically from the works that I did over the period of one month where I was doing one painting everyday from life. So that’s why, there are lots of still lives in this because it’s easier to do a still life everyday than to do a landscape Q. What has inspired you to paint still life?

A. The still life – everyday is a new day. Many of these paintings I never knew I was going to do. I browsed through the kitchen, checked drawers for odd looking things and once I went down at night to look for dried leaves and picked up a few and just created a piece. So those were exciting moments. A lot of them I liked very much.

Q. Why are the parrots a part of still life pieces ?

A. I did the Parrots. I did them ,maybe a year or two ago. Parrots were actually sitting on a coconut tree which I could see and there were lots of them. But I had actually put only 5-6 of them. There were so many .They were all sitting there and they were twitter and chattering as if they were hanging out. I titled the painting HANGING OUT. It was just quite something.

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Q. What is the source of your inspiration for this ‘vehicle series’ ?

A. Inspiration for my ‘vehicle series’ comes from travelling .I keep travelling in and about the city. In a way, it is coping with the city- its craziness, the dirt and the congestion and all. I try to find the things that are beautiful, so I focus on that and make that. In a way, it is mechanism.

Q. Why does the orange seem to be the choice of color ?

A. I think I gravitate towards warm colors – orange. I make an intuitive choice.

And then I think what I make.

Q. How do Bangles come in ‘vehicle series’?

A. I love glass bangles. Though I don’t wear them, I have grown up seeing women wearing them around me and I have always liked them. I love Indian attires. I love sarees. Even though we are very contemporary ,I connect with what I have seen myself growing up. For this piece, I took a photograph making someone wear a saree . I have lot more other images in my mind which I want to do but I moved towards vehicles. That’s the lone product of that series which I do plan to get back.

Q. What are the other themes that fascinate you?

A. I like a lot of things and I try to do justice to all of them little by little because they all speak to me. I do not like to neglect any one of them so I do tend to go back from one to another. I love the series. I would love to make more of them.

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LAXMI Q. What has inspired you to be a water colorist ?

A. I am a water colorist. I only do water colors . My inspiration is mainly Nature.

So i like to paint outdoors. Lot of my pieces are painted on the spot. I want not to do so direct but more abstract. Right now is more direct. What I see , I paint.

I am inspired if I love the place. I like painting the things as they are. I did have art background . I went to an art teacher. It’s been around 8-9 years I started doing water colors.

Q. Painting of empty chair. What do u like to say about it?

A. I like chairs and cycles. I have done a lot of work in chairs and cycles. I just want to play with it with effects of light or colors. I would like to take it in a literal form. I don’t go for such deep thinking , it is just instant. I like brightness.

I also do black and white which are a very few in this. But I like to do all water colors whether black and white or bright colors.

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