Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he cried while watching ‘Satya’, which was re-released after 27 years last week, as he realized that he had become intoxicated by its success and his subsequent films. , were artificial and shocking, there was nothing like that about them. “honesty and integrity”.
Considered one of the most original voices in Hindi cinema in the 90s and 2000s with the success of “Rangeela”, “Satya”, “Bhoot” and “Sarkar”, Varma later appeared in mediocre projects like “Ram Gopal”. Connect. Varma Ki Aag” is his remake of ”Sholay”, ”Rakta Charitra” and ”God, Sex and Truth”.
She admitted this in a long post on X on Monday titled “A Satya (True) Confession to Myself”, in which she poured out her heart.
“When the bright lights of ‘Rangeela’ or ‘Satya’ blinded me, I lost my sight and it shows that I am not doing anything for shock value or for gimmicky effect or to display my technical wizardry in an obscene way.” Or in many other films things are equally meaningless and in that careless process, one forgets the simple truth that technology can elevate a given subject matter but not transcend it. ” Admitting that he had lost his way, he said that some of his later films may have been successful but he did not think any had the “honesty and integrity” of “Satya”.
Varma said that he started crying when he watched the hit film before its re-release on January 17, and admitted that his tears were not just for the film, but for “what happened after that”.
“…I ignored countless inspirations by dismissing it as another step in my journey toward a purposeless destination… I couldn’t understand why, with all my so-called intelligence, I didn’t watch this film. Created a benchmark for whatever I should do in the future.
“I also realized that I didn’t just cry for the tragedy of that movie, I also cried in joy for that version of myself… and I cried in guilt for my betrayal of all those who had Because of ‘Satya’ I was intoxicated, Verma wrote, “but I became intoxicated with my success and ego, although I did not know this till two days ago.”
The 62-year-old equated making films to giving birth to a child without knowing the future. As someone “overly obsessed with what happens next”, he said he forgot to stop and consider the beauty he had created.
The filmmaker said that his “unique vision” inspired him to create something new in cinema, but it also “blinded” him to what came next.
“I became a runner so fast, looking toward the horizon, that I forgot to see the garden I had planted beneath my feet, and this explains my various falls from grace.
“Obviously I can’t make any amends for what I’ve already done, but two nights ago I promised myself, wiping my tears, that every film I make from now on will be true to this. Made with reverence for why I wanted to become a director in the first place.” The filmmaker said that he might never be able to make a film like ‘Satya’ again but not having the intention to do so is an ‘unforgivable crime against cinema’.
“I don’t mean that I should keep making films like ‘Satya’, but regardless of the genre or subject matter, at least ‘Satya’ should have honesty.” Varma cited an interview with Francis Ford Coppola and recalled how the filmmaker panicked when a reporter asked him about his films after “The Godfather”.
“I wish I could go back in time and make it a cardinal rule for myself that before I decide to make any film, I should watch ‘Satya’ once again… If I followed that rule If I followed suit, I’m sure I wouldn’t do that. I’ve made 90% of the films since then.” Varma said his post should be a warning to every filmmaker who becomes self-indulgent.
He said, “Finally, now I have sworn that whatever is left in my life, I want to spend it honestly and make something like ‘Satya’ and I swear on this truth that ‘Satya’ Am.”
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who rose to stardom playing Bhiku Mhatre in the 1998 film, praised Varma for reflecting his “life and work so brutally”.
“And courage and fearlessness were always in abundance in you!! Not everyone can be you @RGVzoomin You are a special talent and a rare human being with your own uniqueness!!! Thank you for just being you!!” Verma responded to the compliment by saying, “Okay Bhikku bhai thank you, as I already promised, you will make me look brand new and if I fail to do that, you can shoot me in the head.”
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