I CALL UPENDRA as I,I,I
My beloved wife is a Brahmin!

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Nagathihalli Chandrashekar has answered your questions. Chitraloka gave the questions to Nagathi and here is his answers. Chitraloka thank the browsers for sending the questions and Nagathi for answering the queries

• Nagesh K.V. Banglalore 
  you and upendra are both very good directors.  so did you feel any ego clashes while making the movie superstar? and how was it working with upendra?
  I call Upendra as I,I,I. Means Inteligent, Implusive, Idiot!.
   
   
• Bhanu Prakash, Kolar 
  i want to be a director so please can give the chance as u r assistant i have 30 stories planned but dont know want to do help me!
  Write one story perfectly!
   
• Venkatesh, Baroda 
  I would like to see shivanna working under your direction.if there is any project when can we expect it?
  Shivu is great person like his father. Wait and see.
   
• Naanu, New york 
  Your film "America America" was good and rationalistic. But why NPH was so useless. I mean what was the theme of the film? Nothing but "love". Any how I Enjoyed some of your films.
  Answer is there is your question. That’s the reason audience make a super hit success of `useless’ NPH? Don’t expect same menu in everyday.
   
• Satisha BR, Bangalore 
  What’s your contribution to our Society and for poor? What have you done for our society?
  Being a poor, with hard work I came up without burdening the society. This is the biggest contribution, living without troubling anybody.
   
• Sampath Gowda, Kanakapura
  What is definition of love in your opinion! Please answer honestly sir?
  Love is searching for completeness which never completes!
   
• Devendra, Bangalore  
  Natively I am from AP, I thought kannada directors are not strength enough in giving good products, but I had changed my opinion after watching your "America, America", even for "Nanna preeti..." I just rushed to the first show, that much of interest created your films in me..? and by watching Nanna preeti... I would like to advice you, better you work out in narrating in a better way and selecting the artists also... And my main question is "How you develop a story line?"
  Thanks for your appreciation and suggestion and regarding the story development each director has their own style. Here it is very difficult to explain my style of working.
   
• Prashanth KM, Mangalore 
  I heard from few days back through newspaper that u are going to direct Vishnu's film. I want to know when u are going to start that film and what role Vishnu is doing in that film. Is it thrilling role? Can I expect superb performance from Vishnu and a evergreen movie?
  Vishnu acted in a guest role in my Kotreshi Kanasu. We have a plan to work together. But I don’t know when.
   
• Dadakhalandar 
  Why don't you make historical movies?
  That’s my dream.
   
• Raghu, Sacramento, USA 
  I would like you make Kannada movies that are more sensible and appealing. The movie u directed Nanna Preethiya Hudugi was not up to your mark. We need films like undu hoda kondu hoda. Please forget about America in your next movies.
  Are you a green card holder?
   
• Sahadev, Bangalore 
  I am fan of yours. I have all of your movies. The latest NPH was superb. But I am not happy with one of your attitude. Always you condem Brahmins in your film. What is the reason. Can i expect wholehearted answer?
  My beloved wife is a Brahmin!
   
• Murlikrishna, Bangalore
  I have been closely following, thro' the news papers and Television,  the Kannada film industry. Please tell me whether kannada films and the language itself needs people like Rajendra Sing Babu or Sara Govind to defend it, Who probably are not good at the language. Is Kannada so weak that it needs so much support from KFCC or any individuals for that matter? Why do they all make such a hue & cry about remakes & dubbed versions. When can we really see a Titanic or a Godzilla in Kannada. Are our neighbouring states luckier? Is KFCC not responsible in sending us to non Kannada films for the sake of sheer grandeur and entertainment? Please don't give a diplomatic answer.
  Kannada is a very rich language in all aspects. To uphold the heritage all individuals should feel proud of Kannada instead of blaming each other. It is very difficult to create Titanic or Godzilla because of the small market. We don’t have national and international market. Please don’t have inferiority as a Kannadiga. Let us work, all of us to uplift quality of the Kannada culture in all aspects of our life. Being a author, director this is my responsibility. That’s all I can say.
   
• Srinivasa Murthy, J.P.Nagar 
  Any Plan is there in doing a movie with Dr Raj kuma's Production?
  Right now there is no plan. I am great fan of Dr. Raj.
   
• D.R. Jayanth and J.M. Veeresh, Bangalore
  Do you think that the facilities provided in theatres for viewing kannada films in Bangalore okay?  We don’t feel so we also request you to see to it that all your forthcoming films are made only in dts with high quality sound.
  I am not happy with the present system. Of course the degeneration in all fields is affected film field too.
   
• Thriveni, NJ 
  Neevu  innu mundhe  bareyodilva sir?
  Neenu `Hai Bangalore’ patrike odthaa ilvaa Chinnu?
   
• Nagadeep. Bangalore 
  My question is that why do you make use of talents who are not kannadiga basically like in "Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake" heroine or Dhyan of your last movie? Why don't you give oppurtunity to kannada people and justify your love towards "SWA-make" movies.
  I am only the director one who conducted a free walk in interview in different places of Karnataka and interviewed more than 6,000 applicants personally. Being Kannada professor, author I am sincerely trying to promote Kannada talents. If you see my past Tara, Umashri, Karibasavaiah, B. Jayashree, Ramesh, Hema, Suman Nagarkar, Deepali, K. Shivaramu, Priyog, Vijaya Raghavendra…. All these artists and technicians got a unique opportunity to express their talent through my films. I my experience even though there are lot of kannada talents, they won’t have respect towards kannada cinema. They don’t speak kannada even though kannadigas basically kannadigas are not coming forward aggressively. Still I am struggling lot to promote our kannadigas. After NPH success it became a trend setting movie, there are nearly 40 new talents are coming up with the new wave. Don’t you think this is my contribution?
   
• Dinesh Kumar, Bangalore 
  You kept name as Nagathihalli & now you have became America Chandrasheker?
  And we are proud of because for first time you have shooted the Kannada film in America & also in Assam, It really great. You must direct a movie of Vishnuvardhna.
  Pls. pass the same question to Mr. Vishnuvardhan.
   
• PM, Detroit, USA
   Hello Sir, after successfully directing America America & NPH (both highlighting the lives of NRI Kannadigas), are you planning to complete the trilogy?
  It may not stop for trilogy!
   
• Sumanth, India 
  Is this www.nagathihalli.com yours or somebody else does own it? and Please let me know your email Id.
  I own it. Get my e-mail from there or send it to chitraloka.com
   
• Nagaraj G, Bangalore
  Sir you are looking so smart why can't you become hero in your coming films.
  Could you please get me the call sheet of Miss Julia Robert as my heroin?
   
• Rani, Bangalore 
  How is it you found the NRI girl (Deepali) to do Nanna Preethiya Hudugi? Usually they are well-educated and are into more professional courses and more serious about studies than our girls.
  That’s true. Along with that there is a long form of NRI is `NOT REALLY INDIANS’
   
• Gopali, Tumkur 
  Why u always make films in other countries
  Why not? Don’t you think it’s a visual media?
   
• Srinivasragavendra. Bangalore
  Whom do you expect to see first your films ?whom do you think  is the best critic for your film
  My daughters `Sihi’ and `Kanasu’
   
• Betnag, USA
  Congrats, On all the good movies you have made so far. I am sure you can make more movies with modern themes and engrossing dialogue. Can we expect this ?
  Yes. I need moral support from people like you.
   
• Rajrendra, Bangalore 
  Recently, I watched your interview in the local channel. U said, u've subscribed to many of the Hollywood studios from whom, u get technical updates periodically.So far, we have not seen a bench marking technical advancement in any of your movies, except for the fact that, the picture quality of "America America" was really good.
  Can we expect/watch some good technical aspects in your future assignments?
  Good technical aspects means money, I mean budget. Because of its small market Kannada cinema cannot afford good technical equipments. We are working under a lot of constraint. Still it’s my dream to touch the good technical facilities.
   
• Vishala, VA, USA
  You are one of the few successful kannada movie directors, I have question for you, why is the quality of lyrics & music so bad in kannada movie industry? And I also see there is no use of modern musical instruments.  Its never too late to learn by fusing our music culture and other culture to produce some great music. What your opinion?  
  You are asking the right question to a wrong person!
   
• Nataraj  S. Bidari., Lingadevarakoppa
  Dear sir, you make a films of a very good and a perfect love stories. Are you are a love failure. I wish to a happy success in your future.
  Beauty of love is loosing your bellowed.
   
• Venkatesh, Germany
  Sir, Do you any plans of shooting a Kannada Film in Europe. 
  Yes. `Paris Pranaya’ will be there shortly. 
   
• Gopinath J, Bangalore 
  You are doing good films from quite a few years. But recently you are following the track of other directors by doing commercial love story movies. Please continue with your same old good work.
  I will try up to your expectation and my conscious
   
• Krishna, Bangalore 
  you are writing an article in `hai bangalore’ I am reading every week it is very nice and interesting because of village background how you are remember all the thing from the child hood and writing it is very nice pleas continue the article
  Thanks. Memories are the treasure for the writer.
   
• Vasantha Shashi, Denver, USA
  You are my favorite director, I saw 'America America!' movie 4-5 times 
  you are really picturised realistic in this movie and also you were brought into all type of struggles, enjoyments and world famous places in USA in front of screen only in 3 hours, it's a great job. I desperately want to see NPH.I hope you will give another few verygood movies to Kannada people and Industry in forth comming days, Good luck sir. Also what is your Aim?.
  To make good movies and to write good books.
   
• Rakesh Ainapur, Bellary
  why don't you direct comedy film?
  Have you watched Undu Hoda kondu hoda
   
• Vikram 
  I am curious about the recent trend of importing outside singers in Sandalwood.  I am not questioning this trend, but am very curious to know who decides this and based on what?
  As you said it may be just curiosity. To hear Kannada words from a popular National singer! Naturally the deciding factors are producers and directors in the name of poor audience!
   
• Shubha Athreya, Mysore
  we want to know about the details of your new film, which is going to shoot in london..
  Title `Paris Pranaya’ will be shooting in Paris, Rome, not in London. Guess the Hero and Heroin. Log on to www.chitraloka.com for more details.
   
• Sandeepgowda, Bangalore-79
  which is the best film u made in the Kannada film?
  Not yet.
   
• Shripathi, Mangalore 
  I want to become your Assistant in direction can u give me a chance
  I want to be the assistant of great directors of the world. Show me the way.
   
• Maruthi, Tumkur 
  sir u shot two movies in America what is your spirit for those two movies?
  Spirit! What do you mean?
   
• Janardhan, Bangalore
  After 'Hoomale' (Even though it bombed at box-office, it is a rare and different movie which got great appreciation from class audience and press) you haven't directed classic  films like that. As a fan of yours I suggest you to direct movies of Hoomale caliber in future
  Thanks. For your kind information the great producer of Hoomale Mr. Sripadh Rao din’t pay my remuneration!!
   
• Naganand, United Kingdom
  we are a big fan of good movies and sir yours is one of them. The suggestion from our Kannada community here is that we would like to see a new project which would cover our kannada people all over the world and show there life’s to people in India.
  That’s all America America film says.
   
• Ganesh M K, Osaka, Japan 
  Can u tell me from where u got the inspiration to make good movies like "America America" and "Nanna Preethiya Hudugi" ?
  A bit of experience, a bit of imagination.
   
• Girish, Channrayapatna, Hassan Dist
  I am studying in United Kingdom (London). Which is your next film and can u please send your album photos because I am one of your fan
  My next movie title is `Paris Pranaya’ will be shooting in Paris, Rome. Guess the Hero and Heroin. Log on to www.chitraloka.com for more details and for the photos.
   
• Munikumar, Sirigere
  Why can't u make kannada movies by taking story line from good Hollywood movies like 'Meet the Parents', 'Forest Gump', 'English Patient', 'Rain Man' etc.. 
  What a beautiful dream? Can you get me a producer like those films?
   
• Shivanand Naganur, Bijapur
  Shekar avre nimma chitradalli America irlebeka?
  Kanditha illa. Kotrashi kanasuvinalli slum idhe. Baa nanlle yelle Himalayadha snow idhe. Homaleyelle Assamna Bramaputra ide. Noodidhira?
   
• Chandrashekar, Bangalore 
  Nimma ella chitragalannu nodiddene, ishta pattiddene. Neevu yake Annavradu ondu chitra tagibaardu?
  Neevu Ee prashaneyenu annavarua bali yake kelabaradhu?
   
• M. Dore, R. Gollahally, Madhugiri, Tumkur
  priya chandrashekharavare,nanna preethiya hudgi yalli,nayaki helthare telephone, email, ellakithkondiddare namthande antha helthale,email-id na  kithkollalikke sadhya aguttaaa?
  That means they are not allowing her to use the computer at home since she was house arrested.
   
• Raghavendra, Bangalore 
  what was your feeling b/w India & USA when you went there?
  There are positive and negative points in both sides.
   
• Shirinshringar, Bangalore 
  I am a up coming actress do I am eligible to act in your up coming movie. Is it only for above 18years?
  I heard you have already started acting as a heroin. Good luck. If time permits you can act as a mother role in my future films
   
• Drs. D.M.Sagar, The Netherlands
  I like your column "NANNA PREETHIYA HUDUGI" in Hi Bangalore as I get Hi Bangalore regularly. I have a special place for you in my heart. I came to know about you only through Hi bangalore, as I hardly watch movies.My question is, whether art should  get down to the level of layman or art itself should lift society to a higher "ideal" state?!. What do you think? Or in other words, Is it always right to show "How things are in society"?, or to project "how they should be"?!.
  There is no simple answer for your question. There are so man discussion, debate, difference of opinion about the relationship of Art and the Society. Some of the artists do they believe as `art for art sake’ and `art if pure’. Other philosophy depicts Art is just reflection of society. Finally the question remains how an individual looking at the art. In total the art which comes from the heart it only reaches the other human heart. I believe in Heartistic art and artistic art. And it is very difficult to provide you a simple answer in this place for any highly intellectual and complicated question.

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