Art director Anand Sai interview | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | idlebrain.com Jeevi

Описание: Here is a summary of the interview with renowned Art Director Anand Sai, where he discusses his work on the movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh and his journey in the film industry. Interview hosted by Jeevi:

Key Highlights from the Interview:

• Return to Cinema: Anand Sai explains that after reaching a peak in his career with the film Yevadu, he stepped away from movies to focus on designing temple architecture. He returned to the film industry specifically for Ustaad Bhagat Singh because of his deep friendship with the lead actor, Pawan Kalyan [00:18].

• Pawan Kalyan's Unwavering Support: He fondly recalls his debut as an art director for Tholi Prema. When producers doubted his ability to build the iconic Taj Mahal set, Pawan Kalyan stood by him, offering his entire remuneration (around 12 lakhs) as collateral if the set failed [02:15].

• Practical Sets Over VFX: For Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Anand Sai strongly preferred building highly detailed, practical sets rather than relying heavily on visual effects, believing that practical sets bring a much-needed soul and realism to the screen [08:19].

• Massive Set Constructions: He designed an elaborate forest set featuring a cave, natural light leaks through tree roots, and a waterfall for a song sequence [13:18].

• The team constructed a massive 60-foot street set complete with a temple and a chariot for an action episode [11:04].

• Other unique sets included a fully green, dilapidated church, a tribal village, and an action set built using 60 to 70 trucks worth of bamboo [24:23].

• Collaboration with Cinematographer Ravi Varman: He highlights the dedication of acclaimed cinematographer Ravi Varman, who spent 15 days just lighting the intricate forest set to ensure the visuals were perfect [18:53].

• Design Philosophy: Anand Sai believes that a set should complement the actor and the story, not overpower them. For instance, he designed a specific dance floor (dekhlenge saala song) with a large clock in the background solely to elevate Pawan Kalyan's screen presence and make him stand out [14:41].

• Life Beyond Films: He mentions that he doesn't suffer from a fear of missing out on movie offers. When not doing films, he stays creatively fulfilled by working on temple architectures and designing large-scale wedding events [37:30]. He also briefly touches upon his wife, Vasuki (from Tholi Prema), and how she took a step back from acting to focus on their children's education [39:18].

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