After vanishing from the movies, Purab Kohli is back with a bang

For those who thought the race was over Purab Kohli , here is a check done. The VJ turned model turned actor is back to cinema with a new confidence and a role that suits your needs. He even dabbled with television, presenting a travel program and made a short film of 40 minutes for a good cause in Nepal. He has had a ball of a time away from the arc lights of Mumbai, but he’s back for more .
His latest film Jal is in the Rann of Kutch. His character ( Bakka ) is a dowser overconfidence, trying to solve the problems of drought in his village, but faces unforeseen circumstances when it comes to helping a female ornithologist save flamingos . The film was screened at the India Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival and then got a warm reception from the Korean Film Festival in Busan. And now the movie is set to create waves at the box office in India too.
Jal The release was delayed by eight months due to post- production problems and that was making the rounds of film festivals. “There is a tornado in the movie that took a long time to create . And when the movie was playing in Cannes , we have evidence for it brand new in Busan ,” says Purab . But he believes that this helped the film as a lot of people saw it . The feedback helped manufacturers moldings and ensures a fresh and entertaining final product.
After the success of Rock On! , Purab reminds meet Girish Malik (director of Jal) . He spoke in a completely different movie and they began to throw the producers. But after a wait of one year , Jal was charged and decided to go ahead with it . However, Purab was skeptical to the role of Girish Bakka but was certain that he had found his man. “It was scary ,” recalls Purab . “I’m a city boy and asked me to play this rural character. Girish asked me to accompany him during surveys of Kutch and then decide. ” It is during the surveys Purab realized he was born to play this role. He shares , ” We stayed in the forest with fences camels . I learned to ride a camel . Started dating also villagers . When I came to Mumbai , I told Girish that I’m definitely doing the movie.”


Purab says Jal , he realized what it can bring to a film. He says he has faith that this film will be accepted by a large group of people. ” I have been told in the past to make great movies with stars to get more opportunities. I have done many films in the past. I’ve done films that my characters are part of someone else’s story . Now I have to have a couple movie where I am the protagonist and where the story revolves around the character I play , “he says .
Having won rave reviews for Rock On! Purab disappeared from the movie set. Although he made some independent films like Hide And Seek , 10ml, Fatso and Turning 30 , could not make any noise at the box office . ” Turning 30 and Fatso occurred both before Rock On! 10 ml was a compromise that had to meet ,” he says . In 2009, when the recession has affected the industry Purab enrolled in Hide And Seek, which bombed . He recalls: ” Many producers dare enough to sign for his films , but when they got trigger point is reached shelved Put me in a bind. ” .
Large producers Purab came with Purab smaller roles but declined those offers . ” I had become arrogant after Rock On! Thought I had arrived as everyone was praising my performance. Hearing great things about yourself with successful people in the industry can make you start to think big . Thought tended me . ”
He accepted the failure and understand that no producer will risk their money on it. He says , “Failure is humiliating. People may tell you that you are great and you can think that way , but at the end of the day the reality is different . Few surprises life throws at you and you have to take it easy. You you can not sit and sulk . you have to go ahead and wait for the next big thing to happen. ”
Currently , Purab has shifted base to Goa. Leaving Mumbai was always at the top of your mind but never had the guts to go to Goa because of work . But now owns a picturesque house in a small town away from business premises . He smiles , “People think I part all the time, but that’s not the case. ‘s Been two years since I’ve changed base to Goa. It gets hectic because I have to travel back and forth to work. But keeps my mind at peace , as it is away from the bustle of the city. because I made more money in two years I’ve had . “
Currently , Purab has shifted base to Goa. Leaving Mumbai was always at the top of your mind but never had the guts to go to Goa because of work . But now owns a picturesque house in a small town away from business premises . He smiles , “People think I part all the time, but that’s not the case. ‘s Been two years since I’ve changed base to Goa. It gets hectic because I have to travel back and forth to work. But keeps my mind at peace , as it is away from the bustle of the city. because I made more money in two years I’ve had . “
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