Bodyguard

I had just returned back from FTII, Pune as I did not get through the acting course out there. In spite of reaching the third and the last round, I could not make it. But I was not disappointed at all and felt I'd rather do something equally productive out here in Mumbai and I felt I should complete my Masters too.

It was December'11 and I was looking out for some freelance opportunities as the entrance for XIC was going to begin in April. One day, I randomly get a call from a friend asking whether I'd be interested to assist somebody in Casting. Well, I myself must have happened to go for infinite auditions but taking auditions myself? I felt it would be a nice way to understand what a Casting Director expects from an Actor.

So I agreed to meet upon the casting director and he said I am on board for the movie called - Bodyguard starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. I was delighted and super excited. We began casting for the first schedule of the film. I began calling a few coordinators who use to call me for auditions to brief them about the various roles and if they could provide us with few actors. Suddenly, their tone used to change and some of them even began calling me 'Sir'. Yup I guess that's because the tables changed and I was the one who had to take a call. So I conducted vigorous auditions for several days until one day morning I left for Symbiosis College, Pune where the shooting was scheduled for. I met almost everyone from the cast and the crew and got friendly with them.

Day1: We left for the sets and what I happen to see????????? Salman Bhai is on the sets already. It was around 8.30am, he was before time and resting. His bodyguards were massaging him and a huge table of food was kept near his van. I couldn't believe my eyes. His Bodgyguards gave you that 'look-straight and walk' if you tried staring at him for too long. Days passed by and I got back to Mumbai and got busy with college and one fine day my casting director calls me for a special screening of the movie before its release.

I am sitting in the preview hall with close cast and crew of the film and of course we all loved the film and the credits are rolling over and hey wait - Casting Assistant - Varun Wazir. Wohooo that's me. I jumped out of joy. I frankly hadn't expected that. I ran to my casting director to thank him from all my heart. Yeah, it should have been Vazir but Wazir is fine too. :) I did feel like a big achievement and reminded myself to see that name with spelling corrections in the credits for Starring in -

My first copy for an Ad!

It was the month of May-June'12 as I had just begun my stint in Advertising as a Social Media Executive in Creativeland Asia and was like a new born baby who was scared to keep my foot anywhere. While I was figuring out my job profile, work etc I loved to hear new offline briefs and hear them brainstorm over ideas and it really fascinated me. My love for writing began while I started working at JAM magazine and though I was writing 'POSTS' for Facebook and Twitter, I wanted to write something for an offline medium.

One day I overheard my colleagues discussing some stuff over the brand - Appy Fizz. Honestly, I quite liked the copy which was lately written for Appy Fizz. I felt it quite suited my style of writing as I had a column in JAM called - Line By Line where I used to crack such one liners. So, I went up to a copywriter and asked him if I could contribute or rather help him if he gets too many briefs. He happily agreed and asked me to write few lines for Facebook to which I happily agreed and began thinking all the possible one liners I could. I sent him once, he liked few but did not use any. I sent him again, I doubt if he used that as well. Finally, one day he walks up to me and says, "Ek line sochna...Pasman restaurant ke liye. Yeh line delivery tray ke upar aayegi". I was delighted and this time I had to crack it.

I wrote, wrote and kept writing. I must have written at least 20+ lines out of which I really liked one and said "Ho gaya boss. You've cracked it". That left me quite happy and I left smiling from office that day. Days passed and I wanted to see how it actually got executed and out of curiosity I asked the client servicing guy if that line got executed. He said yes here it is and sent me a sample image.

Here's my first line as a Copywriter that got executed for Pasman restaurants in Pune.

Capture!

Working in an Ad agency hardly leaves any free time but whenever I do, I play with my new canon 550D which needs much more attention what it get is getting currently. Still learning, so would love to hear your honest opinions about my clicks!

Starring in

I've been auditioning for quite some time now. I know how big a struggle it is. Made a couple of good friends during this struggle. Its been sweet and sour both. well, I guess that's coz my life is in a soup. lol. jokes apart. I see many of my co-strugglers as you may call it getting various projects and i am still doing short films and theatre.
one day I was out with my friends and got a call from an unknown number.  One truth about actors- Being an aspiring actor, each unknown number/call is like super duper important for you and you feel OMG some casting director must be calling me. hehe. that's true. anyway, so it wasn't something new. I have received many such calls before saying you've been shortlisted blah blah..but this one was different.

His name was Kosti and he is like I am a casting director for a new show on Disney and I've seen your audition and would want to cast you as one of the important characters in one of the episodes. Would you be interested. I couldn't believe that I was actually selected because of some of my previous auditions, which means no auditions go waste. I am delighted when he said we are shooting in a couple of days.

I was super excited during the first day of the shoot. the feeling of entering the sets is similar to the feeling of being on stage. well, almost the same. everyone around was like yes sir. come sir. sit sir.

Then the costume guys come in, make up, spot boys, chai-coffee and finally the A.D - with the script...it took me no time to rehearse and the worst part is when you are ready with lines but having to wait till your shot is ready. Since it was for Disney, I had to do a lot of over the top acting which naturally comes to me :p.
The first day ended well and we shot about 2 scenes..and got to know that I will be having 2-3 more days of shoot. I was delighted and couldn't wait for the episode to go on air.

Well, the show is called - The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir and airs on Disney every Sunday at 10am. It went on air recently and I somehow happen to miss the episode. I was desperately waiting for that moment. but no regrets, i finally happen to see somebody having to uploaded my episode on you tube and was overjoyed.

Do watch this episode and give me your feedback! thanks...

First Day @ Work

It's 2nd may, Wednesday, 2012, 7 am. I've just woken up to get ready for first day at work. I made an alarm for 7.03 am and eyes open at 7.02am. Quite a coincidence. In fact, I did not sleep the earlier night. don't know why. A feeling of a new beginning, new chapter of life that I was waiting to explore. A lot of butterflies in tummy as to if I have made the right choice. yeah, there were about 6 other agencies that I had to opt from, but I opted for Creativeland Asia. then there were some other thoughts, that what about acting? well, that will continue :).

So I enter office at 8.15am for a 8.30am call time. People start pouring in and I begin to feel more nervous. everyone looks at me and gives me that trying-to-be-sweet-smile and i smile back out of courtesy. Yeah i am a lil lost. I am figuring out a place to sit - temporary. finally find some desk at one corner. then the HR calls me to finish off some pending work. I am made to fill few basic details about myself,likes,interests,hobbies etc and mailed it to all the staff in CLA, that makes me more nervous. phewww. the moment she pressed SEND button. I took a deap breathe, hope people like what I've written.

Its 10.30am I am sitting completely idle writing this post. In the mean while, the HR calls me for the remaining legal formalities. I've got my official email id..Yayy :D. It's around 12pm, my tummy is making weird noises and i feel very hungry but where do I go and eat my dabba??? whom should I ask? I don't even know where the loo is. I should open up. yes I should.
Finally I ask my neighbor- Darshan who is a designer. He is quite friendly and guides me through the pantry. Guess what I see there? whole lot of food. there's a coffee vending machine and we also get green tea. wohooo. There are cornflakes, chocos, oats, etc etc for us as we report to office so early. that's good yaar.

In between, I am on facebook watching people's wishes pouring in. Glad to know so many people care about me. :).

The HR comes in again and this time there are 2 more girls with her (Interns). The HR makes me have a tour of the entire office and made me meet people from each department.

time is passing by. I am missing home already. then there are these thoughts in my head like 'why do we have to work, office, home, gym, home, money, struggle, challenge'. phewwwww

I felt as if I am Mr.India, people around me did not notice and were so engrossed in their own work. People come next to my desk, I give them that innocent smile that *look at me dammit, i exist. actually the more appropriate look was, puppy face look with emotions like 'I've just joined in today.I do not bite. nor do I look scary. Don't avoid me. PLEASE.'* well, anyways. nor was it that I was dying for attention.

I asked for work but few people said 'enjoy your honeymoon period. it's your first day so relax'. In fact, I collected all the various innovations and case studies of a few brands and began studying it and got so engrossed in it that did not realize that its 5.30 and time to flee away.

I reached home around 6.30 and the joy of entering home that day was a bliss. Feel more matured and responsible and you may call me a -office going boy.


P.S. Coincidentally my Boss's name is SRK...yes. don't believe me? Sajan Raj Kurup....I think kuch toh connection zaroor hai boss. Dekhte hai aage kya hota hai ;)

Rickshaw strike

it's a scorching monday morning, i am sitting idle at home forwarding my resume like bulk sms's...lol...apparently today is also auto-rickshaw strike...this is what i did out of boredom.

* please watch the below image on your own risk

Eve-teasing...coz no1 teases Adam!

this is a film made on eve-teasing for my CSR module. the basic idea is that a mosquito is synonym to eve-teaser. do watch it.

want to be an actor? read this first!

Astrology is the most effective form of predicting future – Bejan Daruwalla

Astrology guru Bejan Daruwalla speaks about the scientific validity of astrology in an actor’s life!

What is Astrology?

Astrology definitely works because every person has a horoscope and planets and their positions are supposed to affect human behavior. There is special planet called Venus which is the official planet that represents acting, fine arts, clothes, jewellery and perfumes. It is associated with all the good things of life. Astrology plays a vital role in shaping your acting career and can help you 25% to change things your way. The number 6 represents Venus and is associated with good luck, fortune, beautiful women, great movies and superstars.

When I add somebody’s name to his/her digit and if that person’s Shukra (Venus) is weak, then that person should wear diamond as it will definitely help. Astrology can tell you the prosperous years in your life and when you should explore things in life. It helps you to decide the correct path in life but there is no substitute for hard work. It helps you to be in the correct profession at the correct time. In simple words, it helps people to achieve their goals by installing confidence in them and making them believe in themselves.

Different stars, different beliefs!

Producer N.N. Sippy had asked me whether he should give Subhash Ghai his first break as a director for the film Kalicharan.

Krishna Raj Kapoor had consulted me during the film Bobby because Raj Kapoor was in crisis of work during that time.

I was the official astrologer for actor Prem Nath for seven years and even stayed at his house.

 Even music composer Anu Malik believes in astrology.

Rishi Kapoor and the entire Kapoor family is a firm believer of astrology but never admit openly. Karisma, kareena and Saif Ali Khan believe in horoscope reading.

Mahesh Bhatt doesn’t believe in anything. He faces life as it comes along.

Each color has a meaning

Black is a color of Saturn which brings stagnation in life. When you do something positive in life you should wear golden or red color clothes. They are bright colors and bring good thoughts in you.

Astrology is the most effective form

The most safest and effective form of predicting future is by seeing a kundli (horoscope). It is like sitting in a driver’s seat and driving the car. I enjoy horoscope reading the most. I have ESP - extra sensory perceptions through which I get vibrations and lord Ganesha speaks with me. My entire success is devoted to lord Ganesha. If you are in any creative field, it is necessary to worship any form of deity.

Importance of stones

Stones can help you up to 10% in life. Diamond stones are very helpful for acting. The Mangal (mars) stone can make you strong like Salman Khan. The Moon stone helps you enhance your memory and remember dialogues better and perform emotional scenes effectively. If somebody is into mythological films, then he/she should wear Pukhraj (Jupiter). And a newcomer should wear Moti (pearl).

Next big superstar

Ranbir Kapoor will give a very tuff competition to the Khan’s and stand strong as a pillar.

Katrina Kaif mein dum hai. (Katrina looks very powerful).

Top predictions

There have been times where my predictions have gone wrong, especially in the field of politics. People think if I am an astrologer, I am god. But my predictions in films usually turn out to be right.

Salman Khan has tremendous five years to go for his career. I fell in love with him when I interacted with him during Bigg Boss. He is immensely handsome. He will get married within two years of time.

Shahrukh Khan is a true scorpion. He may not be a muscle man but is more powerful than any well built man in the world as he derives energy within the heart.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will still act in movies after her first baby. Her child might grown up to be an actor/actress.

Astrologers can predict their own future

Yes they can. I have good three-four years to work. Also there is no limitation while predicting anyone’s future. A lot of astrologers just give hint without disclosing the person’s name as they do not want the person to be stressed out.

The limit of belief

Every person should refer to his planetary period and directions of the stars and should accordingly plan their future. If you find astrology into everything, you will become mad.

Interview with Anushka Sharma

Unfortunately, this interview did not get publish for some reason....so I thought I will share it with you guys.

I have genuine fondness for Ranveer: Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma talks to Varun Vazir about her latest film Ladies vs Ricky Bahl which released on December 9. Excerpts:

The new lucky mascot of YRF banner, the sizzling Anushka Sharma will set the silver screen on fire with Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. But it looks like she had to shed a lot of weight for this film, she arguably says, “I always had a very lean and a slim body. People have always seen me in a salwar kameez in which my body was barely visible. This weight loss issue has been stretching things too far. The last article I read spoke about me being anorexic and I take a lot of offence in that. I used to be an athlete in school and have a high metabolic rate so it’s natural for me to be this way”.

She further continues, “I don’t mind people writing about my profession but not about my personal life. My family reads it and I am answerable to them. I am a woman and if something is written in a demeaning manner, it affects me”.

Anushka has developed fondness for Ranveer over the past one year, “We were not familiar during Band Bajaa… and did not understand each other’s working space. This time it was way more comfortable. There is a lot more respect for each other.  Ranveer really inspires me in many ways and he’s so driven as an actor. He is very passionate about what he does. I can’t imagine doing anything else apart from acting. I have genuine fondness for him. We have a very good on-screen chemistry. Chemistry is not created by actors; it is created by script and the characters”, she said.

Anushka who has majorly done YRF films says, “I’ve done a Patiala House too and my next is with Vishal Bharadwaj. But honestly, till Band Bajaa…they were the only ones who showed faith in me, they have backed me so much that I will continue to work with them till I remain an actor”. Anushka who will also been in an YRF film which is directed by the maestro Yash Chopra himself, “I am dying to work with Yash Chopra. I am so fortunate that I am getting to be a heroine in his film”, she said excitedly.

Anushka who is doing Vishal Bharadwaj’s next Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola says, “Vishal (Bharadwaj) is an actor’s delight. I become a child in front of him. He is such a calm person. He invests a lot in his actors and makes you understand things in a beautiful manner”.

The actress has been in the news for a tussle with Katrina Kaif over a makeup artist, “I will never ever reach a stage where I have to be in any kind of tussle with Katrina Kaif. I genuinely respect her lot because she is not from a filmy world and has maintained her strength here. I am also doing a film with her”, she said.

Anushka who has been doing back-to-back films definitely needs a much awaited break, “I would love to visit Ananda in Hrishikesh. I go there alone occasionally and do some meditation to get some peace of mind.” she concludes.

ElektroGum

this is the ad film I made along with my group on ElektroGum for XIC...hope you like it...

my encounter with John Abraham

today i'd like to share the story behind this picture of mine with John Abraham.

I remember i was working with JAM magazine as a feature writer and i had begun to do celebrity interviews and really enjoyed it. one day, i randomly happen to call UTV for John's interview for his movie Aashayein. the PR person spoke to me very rudely and just hung up on me saying, "sorry no interview". i felt really humiliated and felt maybe this happened because my publication wasn't a big brand but still this wasn't a way of treating anybody.

i knew i had to take an action against this and revert back with an answer. so i went back home fuming and thought what could i do?????? i wasn't a fan of him in anyway but i had to do something so i began writing a letter to john abraham as to why should he give me an interview and i wrote a sweet letter and dropped it with his watchman..........

27th sept, 2011

here's the letter i wrote to john

Dear John,

                   Hi sir I am Varun Vazir from Mumbai and working as a Feature Writer for JAM magazine. It’s a youth based national magazine. I would love to interview you for the same. I recently ran a poll on face book and twitter and fans requested that they want to see and read your interview. I would love to conduct a video interview and put up on our website www.jammag.com and same will be referred for an article in the magazine have a couple of wacky ways for an interview.

Few reasons why you should give me an interview:

-          You’re an ex-Jaihindiite and so am I. (together we will and we can) J

-          You started your career as client servicing and I am an Advertising student.

-          we both are neighbors (two buildings away)

-          You’re an established Actor and I do theatre/TV ads etc.

-          You have an upcoming movie – Aashayein.

-          You have a Gypsy and I had one.

-          Today is Parsi New Year :D

Sir I feel these reasons are kind of sufficient to convince you. (I hope).

I won’t take more of your time. I promise. I know your very humble. please don’t disappoint me. I know it’s a little weird to write to you like this but then I earn my bread butter from JAM :p.

You can contact me at .................. anytime ;).Hoping for a positive response. Thanks! All the very best for your films. God bless you!

Date

19^th august, 2010

ok today when i read this mail i feel its really lame.

wanna know whether he replied back to this???

i dropped this letter and was walking towards my gym and suddenly my phone rings and  the screen says "private number calling" and i was super excited. i picked up the call and guess what, it was actually john abraham on the other side. he really liked the letter and felt it was sweet of me to do so and immediately agreed for an interview. so he told me to call him the next day for the interview. i called up my cinematographer friend home and i prepared all my questions, my nice clothes, began rehearsing and i was all set to interview him. the next day, i did not receive any call or msg from his side. out of anxiety i called him but he did not pick up and he msgd saying, 'i said i will call u varun'. the whole day passed by but he did not call back.....

his next movie 'jhootha hi sahi' released and still was not able to give me time for an interview....

in next couple of months i was jobless so there was no point in approaching him....but again in few months i began writing for www.mumbaimirror.com and this time i did not want to let go this opportunity. as soon as i came to know he has a movie 'force' releasing, i messaged him and guess what, he called me back? this again continued for few days. he would tell me to come to his house to chill that evening but work would keep him busy. i kept pestering him and his assistant. his assistant would call back and say that john really wants to meet u but its just not being possible for him and he is feeling guilty. And one day when i was in college rehearsing for a play, i get a call from his assistant saying, ''u hv one hr, plz come to mehboob studio, he'd like to meet you..."

i left st. Xavier college and ran for my life. i couldn't believe its actually happening. i had waited for a year for this to happen. i entered mehboob studio, spraying deodorant, folding my sleeves to match his biceps and spiking my hair properly. i see his van parked and his assistant immediately guided me to his van.

the door opens and woahhh he is right in front of me. he greets me sweetly and gives me water to drink as i was panting, without wasting a moment, i began shooting my questions on him...

i came out smiling from his van. it felt like an achievement and realized that whenever u really want something to happen, just stick to it, no matter how long it takes, it will happen for sure (ok i mite sound a lil preachy right now..lol)

here's the link of the interview with him - http://mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2011092920110929155324895942140bf/I-like-the-idea-of-marriage-John-Abraham.html

and today, i am constantly in touch with him and he acknowledges me each time i text or call him. what else could i ask for?

Interview with John Abraham

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I like the idea of marriage: John Abraham

Varun Vazir | MM Online Bureau

     

Posted On Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 03:51:11 PM

After giving two back-to-back flops, the dimple-cheeked actor John Abraham speaks to exclusively to MM.com on his upcoming flick Force, about his experimenting with films, what it was like working with Nishikanth Kamath, his reaction to false stories and his lover boy image!  Your last two films (Aashayein and Jhootha Hi Sahi) did not do too well. What are your expectations with Force? We’ve been smart enough to contain the budget of the film which is very important. If the film does well even on the first three days of its release, we are through. Tomorrow you may watch it and tell me that it did not do too well, I don’t know how a film will do. When I do a film, I put in a lot of hard work and am emotionally connected to that film. Films usually fail because of wrong promotions or because they are bad films. I am happy with the kind of job I did in those two films and I am proud of both the films. Since Force is based on a Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha, how different is the treatment from the original? The treatment is completely different as compared to the original one but we’ve taken the basic idea of the film that there is a ‘no nonsense’ cop who doesn’t believe in love, yet he falls in love with a girl and kills both the gangster and his brother, who kidnapped the girl. There is a linear storyline but no actual similarity except the romantic bit. There have been many cop-based films in the recent past. How different is this one? I play the role of ACP Yashvardhan, a cop in plain clothes. He’s a narcotic bureau cop and not the typical cop. He believes in real raw action something which Sunny Deol had in Dacait, Ghayal and Arjun Pandit. You go out an out to promote your films. Please comment. I do sensible films, at least I believe so. Force is a sensible film and needs to be promoted righty. Promotions play a very important role today. You may have gone to watch ten films and might have not liked at least nine out of them because people do go to watch a film because of its hype.  How was the working experience with Nishikant Kamath? Nishikanth (Kamath) is known to be a critical director rather than a commercial director. I think we both have done an experiment with this film. My solo films are usually experimental films and Nishikanth’s films are non-commercial films and we got together and decided to make a commercial film and that’s an experiment in itself. We’ve done a great job and the film looks great. Would you agree that you’ve tasted success more with commercial films? I know for a fact that films like Desi Boyz and Housefull 2 will be runaway hits. I know these are commercial films and a lot of people tell me that I’ve got the face and the body to be a commercial actor. But I think it’s sometimes good to experiment. I still think No Smoking is one of my most favorite films and will always be a cult film. How do you react to criticism and rumours being printed about you? Sometimes it’s done for publicity or publicity towards the film but I don’t react to it anymore. It does affect me but I just decide to be responsible when I speak and make sure that my words are not misconstrued. When I read something that I haven’t even said, I take it with a pinch of salt. You have being linked with many women especially after becoming single. How are you taking that? You think I am linked-up? I don’t think so. I don’t even like to have such an image. I am concerned about the person in me as I am a stable guy. Honestly, I’ve been very conservative and I like long and stable relationships. I like the idea of marriage. So link-ups don’t really help my case. I think women find stable men much more attractive and hope that’s the reason why women find me attractive. Are you looking for love at the present? No, I am not. ref- http://mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2011092920110929155324895942140bf/I-like-the-idea-of-marriage-John-Abraham.html

Interview with Dev Saab

I am a loner: Dev Anand

Varun Vazir, TNN | Oct 1, 2011, 10.20AM IST

Ref - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-am-a-loner-Dev-Anand/articleshow/10192955.cms

Dev Anand

Legendary actor Dev Anand exclusively talks with MM.com about his latest release Chargesheet! 


Chargesheet made at a budget of 12-14 lakhs has extensively been shot in Mahabaleshwar over a period of one and a half years. The film includes star cast like Dev Anand, Naseeruddin Shah, Jacky Shroff and Divya Dutta among few newcomers. Chargesheet is written, produced and directed by Dev Anand and releases on September 30.


How has the journey been so far? 
I joined the film industry in 1945 and it's been six decades since then and I am improving and progressing along with the passage of time. My work keeps me going and I feel elevated each time I release a film. I am very happy with my latest release Chargesheet which is a murder mystery.


How did you develop your unique style? 
I am this way since the time Prabhat Film Company gave me my first break and I am glad people love it. It's not a put on or a deliberate attempt. And, yes, I still smile the same way (Smiles).


How do you manage to maintain the 'evergreen' image of yours? 
I don't maintain an image, maybe I look that way (Smiles). It's because I've never grown a beard and never will. It's not deliberate at all. I never hide my age. When I play a role, I play my age.


You've acted, written, produced and directed this film. How did you go about doing all this? 
I will not make a film without Dev Anand. If a role demands me and my age then I will always act. Filmmaking is a very expensive hobby as a lot of money is involved. If you make a good film, you feel like the master of the world. You have to be alive all the time or else you are finished.


When did you decide to make Chargesheet? 
I was in America and wanted to do a film called Song Of Fire but nothing got executed. In the meanwhile, I wrote another script which I registered in the writers guild of America and came back to shoot a film called Beauty Queen in Nepal. Unfortunately the revolution took place where the king was dethroned. Later it struck me that I have never made a murder mystery and that's how I started making Chargesheet.


Don't you ever feel the need to cast mainstream stars over newcomers? 
It's a great honor to work with big stars but when you make a film and if a script can include a few newcomers then why not. There's a huge line up of aspiring stars in this country. There is tremendous population of young boys and girls who have a hunger to showcase their talent. How many people give them breaks? Dev Anand is one of them.


What is your take on the contemporary commercial aspect of cinema? 
I remember when films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes had released, people walked up to me and said "Devsaab, people have been waiting to buy tickets since mid-night". These days a film does business in first few days and this is the new phenomenon as a lot of multiplexes have come up and the ticket prices have also gone up. One has to go with the time.


Why are you against the idea of remakes? 
Why do you want to make a remake? So that you're sure that your film is a hit? But there is no guarantee. A remake means that you are bankrupt of ideas. A movie-man is an educated man and he is updated with all the news around him. There are so many ideas that come into your mind and one idea sticks with you and once you start exploring the idea, you should make it into a script.


What keeps Dev Anand going? 
My own personality, thinking, optimism, positivity keeps me going. I am a loner. I am not in the crowd all the time. I socialize to meet new people and write about them. But you have to isolate yourself from the world when you're writing. I like to be all by myself. Mujhe maza aata hai. Padta hoon, likhta hoon, picture banata hoon. Picture banane ka maza hi kuch aur hai. (I like to read, write and make films. Filmmaking is a drug in itself).