Dilip Prabhavalkar is playing multiple role in his upcoming film ‘Bokya Satbande’ which is releasing on 17th April. As a story writer, screenplay writer, Dialogue writer and an actor he is going to make sure that its totally a Dilip Prabhavalkar’s movie. This is a chit-chat with him on his upcoming flick.

Bokya Satbande is on the verge of release….how are you feeling? How did the idea come up of making a movie?
Ohhh, it feels great and gives enormous pleasure….actually Bokya Sathbande has come a long way through from different mediums in all these years. At that time I had written bsb for radio. I had even played a character in that – of Bokya’s father. It became very popular, especially among the children. Then Rajhauns Publication approached me to write in a book form wherein three editions of books were published and were loved by children enormously. People say that children don’t like to read but I don’t think so…the simple reason being that now ‘bokya‘ has released its 11th edition and will come up with 12th edition soon, just because children love to read it. Then, it was produced on television medium in 13 parts, which is still remembered.

Q. How will you describe the character of Bokya?
Bokya is a normal child like other children- very smart, mischievous, playful….but still he lives in his own world and has some urge to help others within his reach.

Q. How was the cast of ‘Bokya’ finalised and Aryaman, (Sanjay Narvakar’s son) selected?
For casting, I will give this credit to producer, director and executive director….I have done the dialogue ,screenplay and the story but rest all was their lookout…..as such I feel it is always a director’s movie.

Q. Have to made any changes in the story for the movie?
Yes…definitely. I had made some changes to suit the 70 mm screen…There are in all 25 short stories, so we have made attempt to cover maximum in the movie.
Bokya Saatbande Since you have written the story, didn’t you feel like directing it?
(Smiles) No…not at all. As such, it is not my piece of cake…I am an actor and a writer.. Yes, but I have tried it once, when I did ‘Hasva Fasvi’ drama. It was written as well as directed by me, besides acting.

How was the experience during shooting…any memorable moment?
It was fun altogether…It was almost like my own journey with this story passing through various mediums and I always enjoyed working with the children. In the past, I have done children dramas and I always loved to work with them.

Now, talking about Hindi films…Paheli, Risk, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Sarkar Raj…your fan following has increased. It was nothing as such that I got attracted to Hindi film industry. But yes, It was a different experience. As such , people may not be knowing that I am the same person, who played all these different characters. I got l recognition when I received National Award for Gandhi’s role in ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’.

How much important are awards for you?
When any one says that I don’t believe in awards..Its all false. Everyone one likes to be rewarded for their work. It is actually an appreciation that you receive from public for your work. It really makes you happy. But, I like being awarded for my literary work more than my acting. I was so happy when I received an award for ‘Bokya Sathbande’ book in January, when I was shooting for this movie.