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Hindi film made in Kuwait set for a grand Release

‘KAHIN NA KAHIN MILENGE’ premiere on 12th June
By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait
 
“This film is for all nationalities!”
-Manisha Kelkar, heroine of the film.

Kuwait: T-Bush International Films ‘Kahin Na Kahin Milenge’ (KNKM) will be
released in Kuwait on 12th June with Arabic subtitles. KNKM is the first Hindi
Bollywood Film to be made in Kuwait.






The film is produced by T-Bush, co-produced by Wency John Ferrao, and directed
by T-Bush and Arif Kazi. Star cast of the film are Kiran Kumar, Shakti Kapoor,
Kishore Bhanushali, Manisha Ram Kelkar, Amit Bhanushali, etc. KNKM is based on a
well-crafted story about India and Kuwait turized in the form of a father and
the daughter relation.

According to director T-Bush, KNKM has the potential to reach and inspire a
global audience. A number of Bollywood film stars are expected to attend the
premiere. Among a host of artistes will be the film’s budding heroine Manisha
Kelkar. An interview with the star.

What role do you play in Kahin Na Kahin Milenge?
Manisha: I play Joee daughter of a famous businessman in Kuwait Mr. Rajveer
Malhotra (Kiran Kumar). She is glamorous, bold, beautiful, educated and yet with
a difference, she is smart enough to choose what she wants. She loves her birth
place Kuwait as much as her father loves his native country (India).

Is KNKM your first break?
Manisha: My first break was for the film “Lottery” released recently. After
completing the shoot soon our family friend Mr. Pradeep Pednekar introduced me
to our duo directors - T-Bush and Ar Kazi based in Kuwait who said they had full
faith in me that I would do total justice to the role. These 2 people were the
best support system through out the shooting of the film. Earlier, I have also
done some ad films.


What was your first commercial ad?
Manisha:My first assignment was for KBC ad opposite none other then Mr.Shahruk
khan.

Do you come from a film background?
Manisha: Mr. Ram Kelkar my dad is a well-known writer, did story, screenplay,
dialogue for films like Hero, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Visvanath, Kalicharan, Aap
ki Kasam, Aasha and many more, about 23 silver and golden jubilee films. My mom
Jeevankala is an actress, a trained Kathak dancer and teacher. She was
associated with Lata Mangeshkar group. One of her famous songs is “Hansta hua
rani chehra” from film Paras Mani. About 300 Hindi and Marathi movies are to
her credit. My grand parents were into acting during silent films like
“Daughter of Maratha”, etc where they performed their own stunts.

Tell us about your experience while shooting the first ever Bollywood film made
in Kuwait.
Manisha: Kuwait s lovely. The culture and tradition of this country is amazing.
The Kuwaiti people and expatriates are very friendly . I will treasure all those
days I spent in Kuwait while making KNKM. I am very much thankful to my producer
T-Bush and co-producer Wency John Ferrao. They took good care of me and the
whole crew crew while we were in Kuwait. It is a indeed a different kind of
experience working with T-Bush. He is full of innovations and creative ideas. We
were lacking on some much needed equipments to shoot KNKM in Kuwait but on the
sets T-Bush used to create wonders out of nothing.  I can say if it was someone
else other than T-Bush and Arif Kazi this film would never be completed. It was
a great pleasure to act opposite Kiran Kumar and Shakti Kapoor too. I am just
longing to watch the film.
What kind of a film is KNKM?
Manisha: This film is neither a commercial film nor an art film; it’s a
combination of both with a very good concept and story. This film is for all
nationalities.

Which is the best song you like from KNKM:
Manisha:  All the songs are nice but I like “Kahin Na Kahin Milenge” and 
“Ahlan-wa- sahlan” very much.






What were the stumbling blocks on your way till now?
Manisha:  I always believed in myself & my family supported me in whatever I
wanted to do so there was no looking back. Moreover the people I came across
were always ready to help. So I must say there were no stumbling blocks but
there were stepping blocks put up by these for me to rise higer. Most
importantly, the respect that I got due to my dad’s goodwill was overwhelming.


What are the lessons learnt by you in the film industry?
Manisha: I am a total film buff. I look up to no one in particular but I try and
learn from each and every actor. Film making is a team work. I try to be a part
of the whole project, rather than just one aspect of film making. I observe
different qualities of different actors. A new born baby can also teach you
something unknowingly, isn’t it?

Who is your Idol?
Manisha: my role model is one and only -  my dad. The person that I am today is
all credited to him. He is the best that ever happened to me. When I hear
praises about him from the industry people, I know I have lots more left to
achieve and I have to live by the name and respect he has achieved.

What are your future goals?
Manisha: My main goal as an actress is to do good quality films. Respect and my
name means every thing to me, won’t loose it for any thing in life. I also
want to keep my dad’s name Mr. Ram Kelkar alive for eternity.

What can the Kuwait audience expect from KNKM?
Manisha: All directors have a different vision to express their ideas on to the
screen. Some do it in grandeur and some show it with no words but they all leave
a great impact on the audience. A director has lots to teach the audience, there
should be an eye to catch it. Kahin Na Kahin Milenge surely has a message for
everyone especially for expatriates living abroad.








© Gasper Crasto


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