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An interview with
Milind Soman |
 Milind Soman, the man who gave a new meaning to Indian
Fashion and redefined the modeling industry, is lying
low these days. Post his retirement from the ramp
business; the model turned actor is busy with his
production house. Not only is he busy with putting
together of one of India's premier TV reality show on
filmmaking- 'Gateway'- but also making blink and miss
appearances in Bollywood films. The actor's latest
film BHRAM is about to release. Sneh Irani caught up
with the model-actor in a candid mood to speak more
about his life and work
Could you tell us more about your film BHRAM?
Well, it's one of the suspense films that I think
should attract the audiences. I cannot speak much
about it at the moment, but all I can say is that I
really loved playing my character in the film.
Q: What's the reason for your lying low when it comes
to making appearances in films?
A: For me to do a film means that I should feel deeply
for the theme of the film. I'm always keen on doing
roles that appeal to me. In that sense I have become
choosy about the roles I do. In fact I have always
tried to play different portrayals in all my films.
Q: You are also co-producing the first ever reality
show on filmmaking. Could you tell us more about that?
A: 'Gateway' is a reality show, which will conduct an
intensive nationwide search for India's promising new
director. The big deal is that the winner will get a
chance to direct a Hollywood film produced by Ashok
Amritraj's company Hyde Park Entertainment. We feel
elated to be part of this history making show on the
Indian screens.
Q: What kind of role do you play in the co-production
of the show?
A: Well, we are a core team of four members who are
involved with the production of the show. Gateway is
produced by Sony Pix in association with my company.
My involvement in the show is to handle the back-end,
the business of the show. Overall, it's all of us who
finally make the creative decisions related to the
show.
Q: What's the scene with the modeling front? Would you
comeback to ramp again?
A: I don't think Ramp is something, which I would do
again the way I used to. But, modeling, yes, I do
endorse select brands still.
Q: And what about directing a film? Would we ever see
you doing that?
A: Well, to tell you the truth, I haven't really given
it a serious thought. And it's difficult to say with
surety what happens in future. At the moment I'm
enjoying my production and acting assignments, let's
see what's coming next!
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