<div align="justify">Sandalwood actor Jaggesh is known for his perfect timing when it comes to comedy. In his latest release, ‘Melkote Manja’, he plays the character of a young man who juggles multiple businesses but all of them fail one by one. He finally turns a money-lender.<br /><br />Jaggesh has also directed the film. The film sends out a strong message about the consequences of thoughtless planning among youngsters. In an interview with Nina C George, Jaggesh talks about the film in detail. <br /><br />If you are asked to choose between acting and directing, which one would you choose and why? <br /><br />I entered the film industry to become a director and during the initial days, I’ve worked with a lot of directors. Among them, I have worked with K V Raju and Raj Kishore who were leading directors of their time and learnt a great deal about direction from them. Directors used to give us the liberty to learn every aspect of filmmaking. There was always a director in me. <br /><br />You are acting in and directing ‘Melkote Manja’. How was the experience? <br /><br />It was a very challenging task. I have to prepare others and get prepared myself. I had to also look into the finer aspects such as the lighting part and make sure the timing of the actors were perfect. It was hectic but I enjoyed the tough task. <br /><br />Tell us about you character? <br /><br />He is called Melkote Manja because he hails from a place called Melkote. He is a very ambitious young man who aspires to become a businessman like Vijay Mallya. He borrows huge amounts of money from people and agencies with the intention of starting a business but his plans fail and he is stuck deep in debt. Those worst affected by his thoughtless actions are his parents, who are eventually blamed for his poor upbringing. <br /><br />Do you intend to send out any message through this film? <br /><br />Children shouldn’t indulge in activities that bring a bad name to their parents. They must conduct themselves well whether at home or in the society. <br /><br />You have been paired opposite Aindrita Ray. What’s her role? <br /><br />Aindrita Ray has done full justice to her character. She has, after a long time, essayed a unique role which is different from the glamourous roles that she has been playing so far. <br /><br />Why should one watch the movie? <br /><br />People come to my movies to laugh.</div>
<div align="justify">Sandalwood actor Jaggesh is known for his perfect timing when it comes to comedy. In his latest release, ‘Melkote Manja’, he plays the character of a young man who juggles multiple businesses but all of them fail one by one. He finally turns a money-lender.<br /><br />Jaggesh has also directed the film. The film sends out a strong message about the consequences of thoughtless planning among youngsters. In an interview with Nina C George, Jaggesh talks about the film in detail. <br /><br />If you are asked to choose between acting and directing, which one would you choose and why? <br /><br />I entered the film industry to become a director and during the initial days, I’ve worked with a lot of directors. Among them, I have worked with K V Raju and Raj Kishore who were leading directors of their time and learnt a great deal about direction from them. Directors used to give us the liberty to learn every aspect of filmmaking. There was always a director in me. <br /><br />You are acting in and directing ‘Melkote Manja’. How was the experience? <br /><br />It was a very challenging task. I have to prepare others and get prepared myself. I had to also look into the finer aspects such as the lighting part and make sure the timing of the actors were perfect. It was hectic but I enjoyed the tough task. <br /><br />Tell us about you character? <br /><br />He is called Melkote Manja because he hails from a place called Melkote. He is a very ambitious young man who aspires to become a businessman like Vijay Mallya. He borrows huge amounts of money from people and agencies with the intention of starting a business but his plans fail and he is stuck deep in debt. Those worst affected by his thoughtless actions are his parents, who are eventually blamed for his poor upbringing. <br /><br />Do you intend to send out any message through this film? <br /><br />Children shouldn’t indulge in activities that bring a bad name to their parents. They must conduct themselves well whether at home or in the society. <br /><br />You have been paired opposite Aindrita Ray. What’s her role? <br /><br />Aindrita Ray has done full justice to her character. She has, after a long time, essayed a unique role which is different from the glamourous roles that she has been playing so far. <br /><br />Why should one watch the movie? <br /><br />People come to my movies to laugh.</div>