Pain of father’s death captured on camera: Yuvraj Parashar tells how personal pain became the most emotional scene of the film

The film ‘Gudhal’ based on relationships, respect for parents and changing family values ​​is in the news these days. The film’s writer, director producer and actor Yuvraj Parashar, actresses Mona Ambegaonkar and Pooja Singh talked to Dainik Bhaskar about the film, their characters and the changing times of the industry. While sharing an emotional anecdote related to his late father, Yuvraj said that the same personal pain gave rise to the most emotional scene of the film. Mona talked about the importance of criticism for actors, while Pooja shared her experience of being associated with the film. Question: What was special in the story of this film that you felt this was the right time to tell it? Answer/Yuvraj Parashar: I started with a short film, which was the story of a woman who is called ‘infertile’ for not being able to become a mother. That’s when I decided that I would make such films which would force the society to think. It took about two years to write ‘Gudhal’. Did a lot of research on this because it is a film based on parents and relationships. I believe that today we often ignore our parents, even though our identity is because of them. ‘Gudhal’ started with this thought. Question: You are also a writer, director, producer and actor in this film. Of these four responsibilities, which role gave you the most satisfaction? Answer/Yuvraj Parashar: All responsibilities are difficult, but the most solace was found in direction. Seeing the scenes I had written come to life on screen with the help of the actors was the most special experience. Question: Mona, what impressed you the most after hearing the story of ‘Gudhal’ for the first time? Answer/Mona Ambegaonkar: I have been associated with this film from the beginning. First it was the story of an old age home, then I realized that this is not just the story of an elderly woman, but of women of all ages. I was never bothered by the age of the character. If there is a good role, I will happily play the role of a 70-75 year old woman. Even today there are writer-directors who write scripts considering me in the lead role. This is nothing less than a blessing for me. Question: How did your journey reach the character of ‘Sneha’? How was the experience from audition to selection? Answer/Pooja Singh: I was doing yoga when I got a call for the film. At first I thought it was a normal audition call, so I didn’t pay much attention. But as soon as I read the script, the story touched me deeply and I immediately went to meet Yuvraj sir. Sir was looking for a girl who had innocence on her face and who did not appear negative. He saw ‘Sneha’ in me and I got the role. Working with such experienced artists was a great learning opportunity and a dream come true experience for me. Question: Which scene of the film was the most emotional and challenging for you? Answer/Yuvraj Parashar: While shooting an emotional scene, I was not able to understand how to film it. Then I remembered my father. My father passed away 10 years ago. I felt the same pain again and told Mona ma’am in detail about the atmosphere of the house and my feelings. He took that pain completely inside himself. The entire set was silent as soon as the shot ended. My sister hugged me crying. At that moment we felt that we had really lived that scene. Question: Mona, how did you prepare yourself mentally and emotionally to play your character? Answer/Mona Ambegaonkar: My character is of a woman whose entire world was her husband. After her husband’s departure she becomes completely devastated. I am not like this in my personal life, so it was not easy to understand this character. But I wanted that in the end this woman should not only look helpless, but also show her strength. This is what I liked most about this character. Question: Pooja, how did your family react when they saw the film? Answer/Pooja Singh: When my mother saw the film for the first time, she video called me crying. I immediately connected Yuvraj sir also on the phone. Mother was crying continuously. He said that such films should be made because they show the real life around us. His tears were the greatest honor for us. Question: In today’s era of social media, are followers outweighing acting talent? Answer/Mona Ambegaonkar: There are many good artists sitting at home in the country. Let the actor do the acting and let the influencer do the influencing. Both have their place. Casting should not be done just by looking at followers. Yuvraj Parashar: It takes years of hard work to become an actor. If decisions are taken only on the basis of social media followers then many good artists will be treated unfairly.



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