I'm either too incommunicative or too lazy. Actually am both.
Finally am through with all work on KATHA, including publicity designs and TV promos. It was censored 10 days ago. No cuts, but was certified U/A for the moments of tension in the movie. I wonder if that has any bearing in the Indian context since I don't see children young enough to be scared going to movies without accompanying adults. It will be released on the 12th of December, unless the state bifurcation issue takes a turn for the worse.
Some journalists came up with the routine question when I was announcing the date - 'how has the movie turned out?' Can anyone answer this truthfully? If the movie is not up to the mark would I be stupid enough to admit it before release and dig my own grave? On the other hand, even if I'm truly pleased as Punch with my product, will I say so and risk being thought of as a braggart? Best to let the promos and posters raise whatever expectations they will and wait with bated breath for the 12th. One thing I will stick my neck out and say, KATHA will appeal to a wider audience then previous JY films; and it will not disappoint the small, soft-corner-for-JY band of audience.