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Disha Jha Recalls Being Awed by Father Prakash Jha's Command on 'Raajneeti' Set

Disha Jha, daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Jha, recently recalled the moment she was deeply impressed by her father's authority on a film set. Speaking from his Mumbai office, she identified the political drama 'Raajneeti' as the project where she witnessed him commanding a crew of 10,000 people. Disha served as a costume assistant on that film, marking her first entry into cinema and her first time seeing her father in such a powerful professional role. She also expressed gratitude for his unwavering support in her career, which alleviates her nervousness in the intimidating film industry.

Key Points: Disha Jha on Prakash Jha's Commanding Presence in Raajneeti

  • First film experience on Raajneeti
  • Saw father's commanding directorial presence
  • Father's support eases career nerves
  • Clarity of vision is key for filmmakers
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Disha Jha reveals name of film where she was impressed her father Prakash Jha's commanding presence

Disha Jha shares her experience as a costume assistant on Raajneeti and her awe at seeing her father, filmmaker Prakash Jha, command a set of 10,000 people.

"There were like 10,000 people... everybody used to listen to him so patiently - Disha Jha"

Mumbai, March 10

Disha Jha, the daughter of the National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha, has recollected the moment when she was mightily impressed by her father's commanding presence on a film set.

Disha spoke with IANS at her father's office in the Andheri area of Mumbai on Tuesday, and shared that it was on the sets of political-drama 'Raajneeti' when she saw her father controlling a crew of 10, 000 people.

Disha stepped into cinema when she worked as a costume assistant in 'Raajneeti' helmed by her father.

Talking about her memories from 'Raajneeti', she said, "In 'Raajneeti', I was a costume assistant. So, not so much in the foreground, that was my first film. So, there were lots of things that were new to me on set. But it was great, I mean, I had not seen him like that on set before because during the making of 'Gangaajal', I was in school. So, that was my first time when I saw him in command".

She further mentioned, "There were like 10,000 people, to address them and everybody used to listen to him so patiently, and whatever he used to say, they would listen to him. If he said, 'Sit', they would sit. So, yeah, that's when I realised that, 'oh my God'. It was great".

She also shared what it has been for her growing up in the aegis of her father. For her, the journey has been an upward curve given her father's experience and clarity of thought in cinema.

She said, "He has my back at every stage. So, I know that there is something I can fall back on. So, I am not as nervous, but I know, the real world is a little scary".

"You do feel like what if you mess up, but I think if you know what you are doing, if you are clear in what you want to make, then it becomes easier", she added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
10,000 people on set?! That's insane logistics. Managing that requires next-level leadership. No wonder his films have that grand, authentic feel. Respect.
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Aman W
While it's a nice personal story, it does highlight the nepotism debate again. Starting as a costume assistant on your father's mega film is a privilege very few get. Hope she carves her own identity.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. The dynamic of seeing a parent as a powerful figure in their professional world is universal. "He has my back at every stage" – that kind of support is priceless.
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Vikram M
Raajneeti is a classic! The scale was epic. It's cool to get this behind-the-scenes peek. All the best to Disha, but the real star here is Prakash Jha's filmmaking legacy. 🎬
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Nisha Z
This is so relatable for any child who has seen their parent in a leadership role outside home. That moment of "oh my God, that's my dad!" is special. Lovely share.

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