When an actor makes his debut as a director and that too directing some senior actors in his field, it is a hard task. But, for actor turned director Subodh Bhave, it has been a challenging job. He has not only successfully handled his debut project ‘Katyar kaljat Ghusali’; but has also received appreciation not only from bigwigs like Sachin Pilgaonkar and Shankar Ehsaan Loy; but also from his each and every technical team member. No wonder, Subodh made it a point to thank each one of them personally, during the press interaction, while introducing veteran evergreen actor Sachin Pilgaonkar, who is plying the most important role of classical singer Khan Saheb in his film.

Subodh’s ability as a director came for test, when he showed the confidence in singer & musician Shankar Mahadevan, to play the role of Pandit Bhanushankar. But, Subodh wanted the expressions and lip movements to match with the song perfectly. And, this was possible, only if he had opted for a singer, who could sing classical song, through his heart.

However, in the case of Khan sahib, he wanted a versatile actor who knew about songs, as a singer; but, at the same time, play that required negative character with perfection. So, he opted for Sachin Pilgaonkar, but used the voice of Rahul Deshpande for the songs to be picturised on him. In short, having directed the Marathi play on this subject, he had done his home work very well.

If this was not enough, he engaged the best writer, best sound designer, best music directors and the best make up man, to make his film technically perfect, to match international standard. Isn’t that hard work put in by this actor turned debutant director ?