Dharmendra Gohil on his short film Bandra Boy: Telling a powerful story in 21 minutes is not easy
Mumbai, Aug 10
Gujarati and Marathi actor Dharmendra Gohil will play Ahwaan Kumar's father in the award-winning short film 'Bandra Boy'.
Shedding further light on the project, Dharmendra Gohil shared that telling a thought-provoking story within a short span of 21 minutes is not an easy task.
He said, "I have worked with many new directors throughout my career and consider myself fortunate to have done so. My character in Bandra Boy is extremely interesting and well-written. Telling a compelling and complete story in just 21 minutes is not easy, but Neeru Sharma has accomplished it beautifully. She has brought out the best performances from every actor and has presented the story with remarkable clarity."
Lead actor of the project, Ahwaan Kumar, revealed that the fact that his character in 'Bandra Boy' is extremely different from his real-life personality is what attracted him to the project.
"Neeru ji explained every scene and emotion in great detail. I trusted her vision and performed accordingly. I am grateful to her for giving me this opportunity," he added.
Ahwaan Kumar informed that the film has been getting raving reviews, along with recognition at international film festivals. It was one of the semifinalists at the Frames of New York Film Festival and an Award Winner at the New York International Women Festival.
Made by former entertainment journalist Neeru Sharma, 'Bandra Boy' explains how people often form opinions even before learning all the facts, exploring themes such as media narratives and public perception.
Backed by Rajeev Parashar, 'Bandra Boy' stars Ahwaan Kumar, Dharmendra Gohil, Lochan Barsagde, Yash Pednekar, Shyam Thombre, Pawan Tiwari, Aishwarya Manohar, Himanshi Mandalia, and Nandini Sharma in prominent roles, along with others.
The technical crew of the movie includes Aayush Shah as cinematographer, Sandeep Kurup as editor, and Kaushal Mahavir as the composer.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Media narratives and public perception - such an important topic these days. We judge so quickly without knowing the full story. Good that films like this are addressing it.
Dharmendra Gohil is such an underrated actor. His work in Gujarati theatre is legendary. Nice to see him getting recognition for his craft.
The subject is so relevant in today's times. We are living in an era where one wrong narrative can destroy someone's life. And 21 minutes is enough if the story is powerful.
Good to see Indian short films making it to international festivals. Bandra Boy seems well-deserved of the recognition. Short format is the future - crisp, engaging, and impactful.
As someone who works in entertainment journalism, I can say this is refreshing. The subject about media bias is so needed. We often jump to conclusions before knowing the facts.
Dharmendra ji is a gem. From Ajay Rathod in TV to this, he always shines. And it's great to see female directors breaking stereotypes. Kudos to Neeru Sharma ji!
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