Ram Gopal Varma’s Raat Is My Favourite Hindi Horror Film – Sachiin Joshi

Actor Sachiin Joshi is a man of the unrelenting kind. He has dabbled in films of various languages but somehow things are far from getting established. However, Sachiin continues to display the grit which is strange in a good way of course. After his film Aazaan and Jackpot both of which were received with a mixed response, he is all set to try his luck once again at the box office with his brqand new horror film Amavas with co-star Nargis Fakhri. In an interview with Desimartini, Sachiin talks about his experience and more.

Excerpts from the interview -

What makes a good horror film according to you? Story or jump scare affects?

Firstly, I m a horror fanatic. I love this heart racing genre and hv probably seen almost all the good horror films in existence. Well for me to make a good film, you need to have a good story. If the story is good you can work around the other aspects like the sound design or VFX to make a technically sound film. 

How did you think of collaborating with Bhushan Patel?

I have been following Bhushan’s work and we had spoken in the past to collaborate, but nothing worked out. Finally, we ended up making Amavas after I heard a narration and really liked it. Bhushan has a great sense of timing which is crucial in a horror film. His ability to work on a perfect mix that is required for horror film is exceptional. I am glad we worked together.

We heard the entire Amavas cast and crew shot in tough weather conditions there. Tell us something about it. 

Yes, it was freezing with minus degrees most of the time. It was difficult but we all stuck together and finished the film in one schedule. The whole team was very competent.

Which is your favourite horror film in Hindi and English ?

I loved watching Raaz but my favourite in horror would be Raat among Hindi Films. From English, conjuring was really good.

You are doing films in South too. One major difference between the film industries here and there?

South is very meticulous in their approach towards word. Very consistent. In Hindi they take their own sweet time but, having said that - we are very well organised in Hindi Film Industry.

What is your take on the Me too movement?

Me too movement is great. It is good to see women exercising their rights. I have always believed all women should be empowered and respected. No one has the right to take them for granted.