The Ideas factory

Gandhi is currently busy penning his future directorial project (untitled as of now),about a theatre director countering his fear of abandonment after the three most important women in his life embark on their individual journeys. However,as part of his production house,which he co-owns with actor Shah,there are several projects underway — three of which are fiction and three non-fiction.

Among the fiction films,Tumbad,which is being filmed,might be the first to hit the cinemas. It is a period fantasy by Rahi Anil Barve,set against the backdrop of colonial India,and has Shah in the lead role of an anti-hero. Taramandal,a sci-fi drama by Rohit Pandey,is in its development stage,while Adesh Prasad’s Barsati,which is in pre-production,explores the fragile relationship between two partners under varying circumstances.

“We don’t wish to limit ourselves to fiction alone. Recyclewala Labs wishes to explore ideas that stimulate and the form they take is immaterial,” said Gandhi,adding that the company isn’t restricting itself to cinema either. Gandhi’s team will dabble in web portals,books,theatre,art,TV and radio,using the mediums to explore a variety of subjects. They are also planning to have a cultural centre,a space for arts and artistes.

“Work on all these projects is underway. But our documentaries Election Day,The Newborn and Tumbad will be the first few to see the light of the day,” said Gandhi.

Shah,on his part,explained that none of the projects are elitist in the way that they will alienate the masses. “It’s a large variety and we hope to make it accessible to everyone,” he said.

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