
If her subject is Mallika Sarabhai today, it could be jungle king Veerappan tomorrow, threatens film-maker Arunaraje, who has just completed two documentaries and is readying herself for two star-studded mainstream feature films revolving around love, sex and relationships.
In the words of the director, the documentary is a direct communication with an intelligent modern-day woman. 8220;I have not used any voice-overs or other formula devices associated with documentaries. It8217;s a freewheeling truthful chat with Mallika who, fortunately, has so much to offer in terms of dance, acting, social work and lifestyle.8221; Incidentally, the film-maker is the president of the Indian Documentary Producers8217; Association.
Ever since she started as a film-maker, she has always sought variety. Little wonder that each film is different. While in the controversial Gehrayee she delves into the world of witchcraft and black magic, her film Rihaee picturises sexual liberation experienced by women, and in Bhairavi she explores the world of a blind girl.
8220;My films are a medium for exploration of the world around me. Since I do not fear failure or worries about commercial success, I continue to express myself through my films.8221;
Arunaraje claims her state of mind is reflected in the choice of her films. 8220;Successive tragedies in my personal life had dimmed my spirits, which was seen in my choice of subjects. Now that I have come out of it, the subjects show it. In this context, I am quite vulnerable. I let out my inner feelings through my work of art, even willing to take the risk of misinterpretation.8221;
8212; Sumedha Raikar-Mhatre