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Samrruddhi Porey - An Advocate and a film maker
She is an advocate by profession , but film making is
her passion. We have witnessed Doctors, Architects and
Engineers turning into writers, actors and film makers;
then why not an advocate make a film? Not long ago, Samrruddhi Porey wrote scripts on honour killing titled
Palisades of Silence & Brrrr and registered them with
Hollywood. Then, in India she registered one script
'Apni Dil Ki Baat Suno', which is in the process of
production. But, for a long time, there was one such
case that she came across, that created a deep impact on
her mind. It was about the legal implication arising out
of an agreement with a Surrogate mother, in case
something unexpected happened.
In India, Surrogate Mothers are doing a big business
especially in villages, where they are exploited by the
foreigners and the middle men, who take advantage of
their poverty. Taking up one such sensitive tale of a
Surrogate mother and the surrogate child, Samrruddhi
made a film 'Mala Aai Vhaychay' ( I want to be a Mother), which is first of its kind in the world. And, the best
thing is that it is a Marathi film. This film has
already invited attention at about 8 film festivals,
where it was released, inviting attention and bagging
awards in various categories. 'Mala Aai Vhaychay' is now
due for release all over Maharashtra on 11th February
2011. Marathi Movie world spoke to Sammruddhi Porey,
the Writer- Producer-director of this film, to know more
about her venture. Excerpts from an interview:
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Q: What is so special about your film?
A: My film is based on a real life incident and it is the first film
in the world on the subject of Surrogate Mother and child. Some
people are well aware of this subject, but they are not aware of the
legal implications. I have made all possible efforts to convey this
message in a cinematic form, so that it reaches not only to the
small villages in India, but even to smallest village anywhere in
the world, where even an illiterate woman would be able to
understand this subject. After all, 'Mother' has an universal
identity.
Q: You are an Advocate by profession. How did you manage to enter
this area of film making?
A: It does not matter, which profession you belong to. If you have
something very
interesting to share with the people, that you yourself have
experienced or seen happening in real life, then why can't it be in
a cinematic form ? I already had the passion for writing and I have
already registered two of my scripts with Hollywood and one with Bollywood.
This particular case of Surrogate mother and the child born |
to her had a deep impact on my mind and I had decided to make a
film. While playing my role as a legal consultant, I was already in
touch with many Marathi film makers and even used to share with them
some improvisation on scripts, during the course of film's shooting.
One day, I thought that I would be able to make my own film on this
subject and it just happened.
Q: How are you going to distribute this film? Did you face any
problems?
A: I was myself sure about the quality of my film and my target
audience. Now, as far as distribution is concerned, I have to
believe in what they feel is right. But, my film will surely be
released in multiplexes and single screen theatres. In fact, I am
also going to explore the possibility of reaching out to rural
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Q: What is the Unique Selling Proposition ( USP) of your film?
A: Firstly, it is a very rare kind of case placed before the audience in a
cinematic form for the first time in the world. I have shown two women
claiming to be mother of the child. For one, it is a claim considering it a
product and for the other it is a natural affection towards the child, for
having carried it in her womb for 9 months. Secondly, the film is presented by an
advocate, who has come across this case and the most important is that it is
the first American Indian Marathi film, where a four year old American boy
speaks fluent Varhadi accent Marathi in the film. And last but not the
least, it is a victory of affection.
Q: Who is this American kid speaking fluent Varhadi Marathi ?
A: Aiden Barkley is a 4 and half years old child from Washington DC, who
plays the role of Surrogate child in my film. It was very difficult to
select the right kid for this character, but when I finalized him; he was
offered special tuition in this language with that particular accent so that
he perfectly fitted into that character. And, I am proud to say that the
wonder boy has delivered his best.
Q: If you were asked to describe in just two lines, how would you
describe your film ?
A: My catch line has been "A child gives birth to a mother", but, I would
also put my punch line as , "An amazing case of a Surrogate child, I came
across......
by Ulhas Shirke © MMW
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