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Kukanoor On Kukanoor
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 I don't recognize failure when there is no failing... muses internationally acclaimed maverick Director Nagesh Kukanoor. After a string of successes, it is easy to understand why failure is not a part of Kukanoor's lexicon.
The ABCD (American born confused desi) is one of the recent emerging brethren of young Indian talent to break above the crust of mediocrity in Bollywood. Kukanoor's global following has increased proportionately with the release of each film starting with his first critically acclaimed film Hyderabad Blues. As a result, a Kukanooresque style lauded by critics as unabandoned, seering, methodical and contemplative has added to the filmmakers hype, acclaim and perhaps even mystique.
Shaaditimes caught up with the lanky, jovial, and extremely intelligent Director on location during the filming of his forthcoming thriller 8 And One Half slated for release in 2008.
Through his films, Kukanoor, has introduced millions of Indians and a global audience to a modern urban-Indian-psychic and heart. "A director directs three films, the one he writes, the one he directs and the one he edits", believes Kukanoor. He continues, "movies are ironically public and yet so personal. In many ways, a film is a personal journey. It is a format for us to relate to each other."
Kukanoor's real life experience as boy growing up in Hyderabad to a young man navigating life in a foreign land as a professional have been a common theme in many of his films. "Movies are a dynamic method of story-telling where a director's eyes are projected to inspire and excite," explains Kukanoor. Then jokes, "In times of war movies are a good mind to ease one's reality." Although he clarifies, "I don't watch my films after they are made."
What would be the secret to his success in his eyes?
"I try hard not to use a cheap way out. My characters have to come to terms with their impetus, yearning, and motivation. I can tell if the same thing has already been portrayed on the screen before. And I think I like to leave scenes open. Where there is condition lingering. Where the audience has to guess. To think."
 On his women.
Kukanoor is known for promoting his longstanding muse Ayesha Takia.
"She is the ethereal Indian heroine. She is young, sexy, and vibrant and a complete actress", he says enthusiastically about his star.
He continues, "the women on my screen aren't your typical Indian women. If they are repressed, they are strong. I do not portray weak women because I believe Indian women are intrinsically strong. Yet I have to admit it is a vicious circle when the character is developed. Because the woman character has to be believable as well as one that you want your audience to believe in".
He alludes to the vicious stereotypes in Hindi cinema. "Traditionally women have been two-dimensional either sexy or homely. Moreover, projected without character if their morals were compromised. In reality, Indian women are no different than their Western counterparts with needs, vulnerability and strength. I have only to look to my mother for inspiration," he divulges.
Are Women Goddesses?
"All women are Goddesses although I don't pray to any particular one."
What does the Director do for leisure?
"Watch movies naturally. I love cinema", he enthuses. "Any type. My English favourites include Frankie and Johnny, Raiders of the Lost Art, Matrix."
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