Monday, October 25, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Rekha Thapa about Himmat 2
Rekha Thapa is not a new name in Nepali cinema industry. Moreover, cinema production has taken her to new heights. Her film Himmat proved to be a success. Then Deepak Shrestha leap-frogged over the success of her original film by making Himmat-2 without Thapa’s knowledge, starting the flames of fury between the two.Miss Rekha, You have acted in six dozen films. How satisfied do you feel?-The cinema has been my dream since I was a child. I am satisfied to have put down my roots in my dream work. But sometimes I assess myself and think there is so much more to learn.
More than your acting, your success is often credited to your glamorous role, what do you say?-I have worked from bungee jumping and martial arts to sentimental roles; I have performed the same in all. However, my glamorous role took more of the limelight. I don’t know why though.
In your opinion, is cinema creation or a business?
-In my context, acting is my profession and this needs to be developed into a business.
Nepali cinema has not been able to win the hearts of many viewers. How is the latest development in the industry?-There has been a flurry of Nepali cinemas. However, only a few of them possess quality. The quantity increased but not the quality.
Who is responsible then?- We actors and the film makers are responsible. No films have been made targeting Nepali viewers.
You made a film under your own investment. Were you not making enough as an actor?Thapa: Working for others makes you bend to their imagination. After all, actors have to do what the producers and directors say. And then to portray my own imagination, I had to invest in a film.
You made Himmat. Now Himmat-2 is being made without your involvement.
-The production of Himmat-2 began after Himmat became a success. I was not contacted at all while making a cinema with my film’s name.
You didn’t react when someone made your film's part 2. Why is that so?
-This has been a thing of pride for me. If a successful and famous director (Deepak Shrestha) follows my idea, I don’t have to say anything.
Some say you are not on speaking terms with many other actors as well?
-From my side, I think I talk well with everyone. On their part, why they protest against me, I don’t know.
Do you think you will be able to sustain like this forever? What are your future plans?-My thoughts are to remain in the cinema industry, to take forward my acting and producing.
Friday, October 22, 2010
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