Boman sings praises… 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, September 23, 2005 - 09:30 IST
Heroes and heroines are breakfast talk but it’s not everyday that the ‘behind the scene’ heroes are talked about. And it took one exceptional talent to acknowledge another. We bumped into comic genius Boman Irani during a film premier and the actor got talking about ace cameraman, Ashok Mehta. When it’s Boman, the talk cannot be anything but engaging so here’s a bite into what he had to say about Ashok, “A cameraman is almost like a father-figure to the film unit. Everyone is constantly looking to him for approval and shot-taking. You got to please that guy, only then can you think your job done” kids Boman.
He then slips on a serious note, “Everyone is aware of the superior quality work he does in terms of lighting and scene compositions but it’s his mere presence that makes a whole lot of difference to the work atmosphere. Even when he scolds, you don’t feel bitter about it. I think it is very essential that there be a good man, an absolute professional and a wise man on the sets. And Ashok is all rolled into one. But the best thing about him is that when he is looking through the lens and framing a shot, his shoulder begins to bob out of laughter or he smiles and that is indication enough that we have matched some work to his satisfaction. It’s truly a privilege and honor to be working with a man of his caliber” the talented Parsi ends.
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