“Cinema is the most effective mirror of the society

PRABHAKAR SHUKLA

Adman Prabhakar Shukla’s stint with the cinematic medium began with Doordarshan. Later, when this 37-year-old moved to writing radio spots and TV commercials, he stumbled upon the real-life story of Gudiya, and spotted a definite cinematic possibility in it. “Everybody knew the story, since it was a much reported incident.

But my film is about Gudiya’s perspective,” says Shukla. Kahaani Gudiya Ki (KGK) premiered at the Osian Film Festival and Cannes and has also been invited to the Florida, Miami and Los Angeles Film Festivals. “My primary concern is to release the film in theatres; only once that is done will I be able to submit my film to festivals,” says Shukla.

Between running to police stations and getting a universal viewing certification from the censor board for KGK, Shukla has started work on his next project Anjaney Rishtey, with Jagjit Singh in the lead. But that’s not all.

With another compelling script ready, Shukla will soon begin work on the story of Amman Bi, a messiah for beggars in Mumbai. “Cinema is the most effective mirror of the society and I want to create something that’s larger than life,” he says.