RDMAN

I wanted to interview actor/actress from Nepal but was in dilemma where to start with. Today I got a break to interview Beenita Baral, actress from the movie "Chapali Height" that is going to release from tomorrow. Let's go Straight to the Interview.

Rdman: "Chapali height" is creating a lot of hype here, why do you think it has gained so much popularity? What do you think that's in the movie which makes it go straight to win Nepalese heart?
Beenita: The reason behind Chapali Height popularity is the strong content/subject of the movie and the sensitive issue of sexual psychology which has never been used in Nepali film industry. Also the controversies that came along with the movie, adds up the heat. And the recent turning of the trend in Nepali movie puts "Chapali height" favorite among the targeted adult audience and this movie is a portrayal of current Nepali youth status mind. Hence I am sure it's gonna win the heart of Nepali adult audience.

Rdman: People say the controversy created with you being nude in the movie poster is a complete set-up. Do you agree. what do you have to say to them?
Beenita: People always tell things easily. But people should think why a person puts his/her personal and professional life in risk to get that attention. So-called topless controversy could have created limbo in my personal and professional life. But somehow I managed it for good.

Rdman: This is your first movie and you are getting a lot of attention in Nepali Film Industry now. What kind of cinema you will be looking for the next project before any response from Chapali Height?
Beenita: I am reading some scripts but I am not going to sign any project before feedback from Chapali height hits my ear which will drive me to go right way in my career. Though I am very unknown of what kind of movie and character will that be, I am sure I am gonna do challenging work and something different from the usual way.

Rdman: What do you think is the main thing for a film to be a hit?
Beenita: Main thing is the content/subject of the movie which is the base of a movie. Another thing is presentation which has to go with the living standard, thinking style and the technological advancement in people. People want new concept/logic in a movie which they expect to be like the one from Foreign movies. Though We wont be able to meet all the advancements like them, creativity counts and people love creative works in cinema.

Rdman: How often do you watch foreign movies(Hollywood, Bollywood)?
Beenita: I watch movies a lot. I am a genuine viewer of Nepali cinema and I am too updated with the latest foreign movies.

Rdman: What do you have to say for the poster copied from the Hollywood movie "Basic Instinct".
Beenita: We have already admitted the copy and this is done intentionally. Being an actress, my part is to do good with my performance, so it would be better if you ask director or producer.

Rdman:Which is your favorite Nepali film of all time?
Beenita: Mmmmmm.....Loot is my favorite movie...now..

Rdman: That was supposed to be my next question (laughs)...but anyways I put it here.
Have you watched the movie LOOT. Why do you think it became a super duper hit?
Beenita: Obviously everyone has watched it, and how could I be different.
Different presentation, style, enthusiastic and energetic new generation in the movie made it go a superduper hit. Everyone has done their job perfectly in LOOT like Director, Actors don't have a single flaw in it. Also It has shown reality with the thug styles and dialogues in the movie. That's why Loot is the best.

Rdman: Who is your favorite actor actress of all time?
Beenita: Everybody has done great job in Nepali Movies. So all are my favorites. I won't be biased to name just one or two.

Rdman: What about actor/actress from foreign movie land?
Beenita: Vidya Balan is my favorite actress from Bollywood.

Rdman: Did you watch the silent movie "The Artist" that won 5 Oscars this year?
Beenita: No I haven't got time to watch the movie, but I know it has won such prestigious award. I am gonna watch it for sure.

Rdman: I think "Sani Sani" Music video has made you come this long, tell me something about it and Are you going to do other music videos in near future?
Beenita: Yes "Sani Sani" Video has established me in modeling. That time I was known by the tag "Sani girl", and now I am being known with the name "Chapali Girl". I am happy that I am able to put all myself in the character such that people call me with my works.
And regarding music videos, I will be doing more of movies than music videos,(I guess)

Beenita Baral

Rdman: Would you go nude in a Hollywood movie (if offered)?
Beenita: If I can go out of bounds to do a movie like such here in Nepal, then for a Hollywood offer (being a dream come true to many) I would go limitless to justify my character.

Rdman: So this wraps up my questions. Thank you so much for giving me time from your busy schedule. Some last words about your movie releasing tomorrow. And hope everything works out tomorrow, wish for the best.
Beenita: I have tried my best to put up new things in the movie along with all youngster crew. So I request all people to watch, do the analysis, and give feedback/comments so that it will help us (emerging actors) and our very own industry grow.

LOOT 1: CCTV shot during Bank Robbery.

Loot is a story of five local thugs, challenged by the deficiency of money, which makes them get involved in criminal activities. Haku kaale, the master planner gather these four people (local drug supplier khatri, bouncer/gambler Naren, lover pandey and outrageously comic Gople) to work out for a bank roberry, just five months before the actual day. It is unfair to write if the hard works (months of planning, "Dimaag" works by haaku and the actual roberry by "other four") pays out to fulfill their dream of running a smooth life with the money, for that you have to watch the whole movie in cinema near to you. Much dynamic Camera shots and angles never used in nepali movie is highly distinct and remarkable. Repeated beeps and some uncensored local f words are there to tickle your ear, which are put in such a way that you will notice all those words without sharp concentration to the dialogue.

Dialogues put in local style makes you nostalgic of the moment cherished in your life like the one with boozed chat in "Bhatti" puts you right there in the bhatti. Other dialogues like " Kathmandu sahara herda lagcha rahara....salaaa giddha giddha ko sahara", "Ball haina pasa...Dimaag laga dimaag", and "Poila janchees ja, poila gaera ta her....tero chala ko jacket ra tyasko chalako boot banaera jindagi bhar tyahi layera hidchu" with perfect newari accent by Saugat Malla is damn hilarious, which sets an example that nepali movie dialogues with some creativity works out. But some flaws like unruly flow of story, introduction of characters taking long and the actual climax ended in a very short time misses the thrill in the people of guessing how they are going to do the robbery. Though I dont like full songs in a movie, Item song "Udreko choli" really fits in the movie unlike other songs which i dont even remember the title. All in all, an average action thriller by the plot but superb by creative works proves Nepali movies are growing and its a matter of time that our Kollywood giving peculiar movies set to compete with each and every llywoods in this planet. Here are some stills from the movie.