Alphonse Puthren shares about his experience of interacting with ace filmmaker Shankar
If there is one film that the whole country is looking forward to, it has to be 2.0. The mega-budget project directed by Shankar is all set to storm screens this Thursday (November 29). As the movie is set for release, the makers are busy with the final round of patch up works. In between this busy schedule, Malayali filmmaker Alphonse Puthren got the opportunity to interact with the man of the hour, director Shankar.
Taking to his official Facebook handle, Alphonse shared his experience of meeting his idol. Alphonse, Resul Pookutty and Shankar dined together during the break of 2.0’s sound mixing. Sharing a photo taken with Shankar, Alphonse has written a note which reads,
“Got a great opportunity to meet Shankar sir the most appreciated director in India with the help of Resool Pookutty sir. They invited me for the dinner during the dinner break of 2.0 sound mixing.
Before this I’ll tell you the distance of this meeting …
I remember me and my father watching Gentleman FDFS in Mymoon Lulu theater in Ernakulam when it released.
Then I remember the FDFS of Anniyan where I saw in Shenoys theater Ernakulam with my friends. Got the ticket after I was soaked fully in rain water. But I dint feel I was drenched in water when I saw the film . It was so thrillling .
Then I remember Watching Sivaji show before release in Ambattur with friends. Saw all the songs twice because everyone was asking for once more .
From Gentleman till Nanban I remember watching Shankar sir’s films FDFS . I missed out I because I was editing my film Premam that time .
I saw this this this this huge personality in front of my eyes and talked to him .
He is so clear like crystal in his speech and he is a very humble Gentleman with a sense of humour which is very innocent.
I got inspired by his films from childhood and after talking to him in real I got more inspired.
Thanks a lot for inspiring me and millions of people and waiting to get inspired more sir.” (sic)
Ever since he made the sensational ‘Premam’ in 2015, cinephiles have been eagerly waiting to hear about Alphonse’s new projects. Earlier this year, he had announced that his next would be a Tamil film with Kalidas Jayaram in Tamil. The movie is expected to go on floors some time next year.
