<p>My father used to direct television serials and ad films, and films were always a significant part of our table conversations.</p>.<p>We were always tuned into Kannada films and watched a lot of them. We also watched Hollywood films like Jurassic Park, Dunston Checks at a young age, even if we didn’t understand them entirely. Due to all this, my brother Anup and I got interested in films and filmmaking. </p>.<p>We would often recreate film scenes. There was one where Anup would pretend to tie me up and I would break the chains and get free. When we visited our hometown during summer vacations, Anup would dip my head into a stream near our house and ask ‘Hellu nin boss yaaru?’ (Tell me who is your boss?). We were a very filmy duo but we never guessed that we would actually get into the industry one day. </p>.<p>Anup and I used to accompany our father to the sets of his serials. Once, when I was in the sixth standard, a scene in a serial required the hero to deliver a dialogue which was three pages long. It was a stupendous effort and he was appreciated by all.</p>.<p>However, I observed that he had mentioned a wrong name and brought it to my father’s notice. He checked the lines in the monitor and I was proved right. Everyone on the sets said that ‘he has it in his blood. He will make a name in the industry’. </p>.<p>For a long time, I used to believe that directors told actors what to do and the latter presented it exactly like that. I was not aware of the several ways of acting, including method acting. </p>.<p>When my father directed actor Sudeep in a TV serial ‘Premada Kadambari’, I saw how he would do things not mentioned in the script. <br />My mother would always remind me that completing my graduation was essential and things would be easier if I found a 9 to 5 job. Even our dad always warned us about how it is not easy to make it in the industry.</p>.<p>I was good in studies and everyone expected me to be a doctor. I got into an engineering course, and during the course, I wrote scripts for skits. My team won prizes and people started appreciating us. I started watching a lot more films and got interested in acting. Anup was interested in music direction and wanted to go to Berkley. </p>.<p>After I finished my engineering, I wanted to be an actor. Though I got a job, I told my father that I would also be looking for auditions. He was fine with that. Anup started doing short films and I acted in some of these. </p>.<p>After working for a while, I decided that I had to do something about my passion. My father gifted me a few books on method acting. I still read these books when I’m working on films now. Later, I joined an acting course at Ratan Thakore Grant’s Studio For Acting: MISF!T. I also joined dance classes.</p>.<p>Anup and I would still discuss and write scripts during this time. Around the time my niece was born, we discussed some ideas, out of which was born RangiTaranga in 2012.</p>.<p>There was a lot of back and forth for this; he wanted me in the lead role but eventually, we called for auditions. However, we did not get anyone for the role. After some time, I auditioned for it and the entire team approved of it. </p>.<p>RangiTaranga was a game-changer. There were a lot of things that were new to us and this was surprising. For instance, I didn’t even know what a caravan was. But we had our father to help us. Our actresses were also extremely cooperative and supportive. It was amazing that the film was received so well. </p>.<p>We had the script of ‘Rajaratha’ in our mind for a long time. It was based on a real incident. The film was easier to make as my brother and I had already teamed up earlier. It was a script I knew I would be a part of. </p>.<p>In my latest film, ‘Aadi Lakshmi Purana’, I sport a very different look and play an undercover cop. The film which releases on July 19, sees me sport a moustache and beard.</p>.<p>The director Priya is a very expressive and vocal person. As a director and as teammate, she has been an inspiration. I still remember, after my first scene in the movie was shot, she started saying loudly ‘Magical! Magical!’.</p>.<p>Later we realised that whenever she saw a good shot, she would respond enthusiastically. Whenever a scene wasn’t upto the mark, she would motivate us by saying, ‘Come on... let’s make some magic!’</p>.<p>This was a very amusing yet positive way of looking at things. Most actors are insecure and such excitement always boosts one’s mood. The film is a light-hearted one and it was a lot of fun making it. I got to work with Radhika Pandit in this, who is an absolute delight. </p>.<p>The trailer of the film has caused much excitement. While many have asked me questions about my character, all I can say is that Adi was someone I loved portraying. Fingers crossed, I hope the film will be a good turn in my career and be accepted by one and all!” </p>.<p>Nirup Bhandari <br />Actor<br /> </p>
<p>My father used to direct television serials and ad films, and films were always a significant part of our table conversations.</p>.<p>We were always tuned into Kannada films and watched a lot of them. We also watched Hollywood films like Jurassic Park, Dunston Checks at a young age, even if we didn’t understand them entirely. Due to all this, my brother Anup and I got interested in films and filmmaking. </p>.<p>We would often recreate film scenes. There was one where Anup would pretend to tie me up and I would break the chains and get free. When we visited our hometown during summer vacations, Anup would dip my head into a stream near our house and ask ‘Hellu nin boss yaaru?’ (Tell me who is your boss?). We were a very filmy duo but we never guessed that we would actually get into the industry one day. </p>.<p>Anup and I used to accompany our father to the sets of his serials. Once, when I was in the sixth standard, a scene in a serial required the hero to deliver a dialogue which was three pages long. It was a stupendous effort and he was appreciated by all.</p>.<p>However, I observed that he had mentioned a wrong name and brought it to my father’s notice. He checked the lines in the monitor and I was proved right. Everyone on the sets said that ‘he has it in his blood. He will make a name in the industry’. </p>.<p>For a long time, I used to believe that directors told actors what to do and the latter presented it exactly like that. I was not aware of the several ways of acting, including method acting. </p>.<p>When my father directed actor Sudeep in a TV serial ‘Premada Kadambari’, I saw how he would do things not mentioned in the script. <br />My mother would always remind me that completing my graduation was essential and things would be easier if I found a 9 to 5 job. Even our dad always warned us about how it is not easy to make it in the industry.</p>.<p>I was good in studies and everyone expected me to be a doctor. I got into an engineering course, and during the course, I wrote scripts for skits. My team won prizes and people started appreciating us. I started watching a lot more films and got interested in acting. Anup was interested in music direction and wanted to go to Berkley. </p>.<p>After I finished my engineering, I wanted to be an actor. Though I got a job, I told my father that I would also be looking for auditions. He was fine with that. Anup started doing short films and I acted in some of these. </p>.<p>After working for a while, I decided that I had to do something about my passion. My father gifted me a few books on method acting. I still read these books when I’m working on films now. Later, I joined an acting course at Ratan Thakore Grant’s Studio For Acting: MISF!T. I also joined dance classes.</p>.<p>Anup and I would still discuss and write scripts during this time. Around the time my niece was born, we discussed some ideas, out of which was born RangiTaranga in 2012.</p>.<p>There was a lot of back and forth for this; he wanted me in the lead role but eventually, we called for auditions. However, we did not get anyone for the role. After some time, I auditioned for it and the entire team approved of it. </p>.<p>RangiTaranga was a game-changer. There were a lot of things that were new to us and this was surprising. For instance, I didn’t even know what a caravan was. But we had our father to help us. Our actresses were also extremely cooperative and supportive. It was amazing that the film was received so well. </p>.<p>We had the script of ‘Rajaratha’ in our mind for a long time. It was based on a real incident. The film was easier to make as my brother and I had already teamed up earlier. It was a script I knew I would be a part of. </p>.<p>In my latest film, ‘Aadi Lakshmi Purana’, I sport a very different look and play an undercover cop. The film which releases on July 19, sees me sport a moustache and beard.</p>.<p>The director Priya is a very expressive and vocal person. As a director and as teammate, she has been an inspiration. I still remember, after my first scene in the movie was shot, she started saying loudly ‘Magical! Magical!’.</p>.<p>Later we realised that whenever she saw a good shot, she would respond enthusiastically. Whenever a scene wasn’t upto the mark, she would motivate us by saying, ‘Come on... let’s make some magic!’</p>.<p>This was a very amusing yet positive way of looking at things. Most actors are insecure and such excitement always boosts one’s mood. The film is a light-hearted one and it was a lot of fun making it. I got to work with Radhika Pandit in this, who is an absolute delight. </p>.<p>The trailer of the film has caused much excitement. While many have asked me questions about my character, all I can say is that Adi was someone I loved portraying. Fingers crossed, I hope the film will be a good turn in my career and be accepted by one and all!” </p>.<p>Nirup Bhandari <br />Actor<br /> </p>