With successful Marathi movies like ‘Mrugjal’, ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachaad’, ‘Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai’ and ‘Gaiir’ director Satish Rajwade made his presence felt with the creativity offered through these films. His work as a director was also well received through TV serials like ‘Avantika’ and ‘Agnihotra’. Now, we find him directing a new serial ‘Guntata Hriday Hey’ with a different subject on Zee Marathi. This serial is being shown at 10.30 pm; but, that does not matter when Satish Rajwade is directing it.
An actor turned director, who has in the past assisted Govind Nihalani, is today a big name in Marathi TV and film industry. He is known to handle the subject well and his presentation does leave that desired impact on the audience. Marathi Movie World spoke to Satish Rajwade and this is what the young dynamic director has to say:
Q: You are known to be very selective about the subject, before taking up a film. Is it so ?
A: Yes, I am selective about the subject, as it is the script that I should be comfortable with, for presentation.
Q: What are the projects you have in hand today ?
A: I am directing a film ‘Makadachya Haati Champagne’ which is in post production stage and now involved with this new serial of Zee Marathi- ‘Guntata Hriday Hey’.
Q: What is this film ‘Makadachya Haati Champagne’ all about ?
A: This film is based on a popular Marathi play with this title and it will have good humour.
Q: Do you think that Marathi films based on popular dramas do well at the box office ?
A: It is better to make films based on good quality dramas, in absence of good scripts.
Q: As a director how do you get the work done from your actors, especially those who are new ?
A: I just ask them to behave natural, during the scene.
Q: While selecting the cast of the film or serial, do you make the choice yourself or somebody else does this job?
A: I myself do the selection of the artistes.
Q: But, it is said that you only select the best ones?
A: No, that is not so. I select my artistes as per the requirement of role and the characters they are required to play. A particular artiste should perfectly fit into that role.
