Manoj Bajpayee always willing to work with new talent: Atanu

Atanu Mukherjee, who is making his debut with Manoj Bajpayee-starrer "Rukh", says he can't thank the actor enough for believing in a new talent like him.
Mukherjee says it is encouraging when big stars like Bajpayee agree to work with budding filmmakers.
"When an actor like him gets ready to work with a new talent it's pretty encouraging. He is so willing to work with new directors and people," Mukherjee told PTI on the sidelines of the 10th edition of NFDC Film Bazaar.
"And that is what he is also looking for. Because whenever I spoke to him regarding cinema's present scenario he is so encouraging. He always appreciates collaborations with new directors."

Being a first time director Mukherjee never thought that Bajpayee would get agree to do the film.
"For me, as a first time director it was quite exciting to have him in my film. I did not want to have a big star in my film, I only wanted a great actor."

The director says he was unsure of getting the approval from the 47-year-old star because of his busy schedule.
"I didn't know whether he'll say yes to the project but he liked the script during a very brief meeting with him. He also saw the short films that I have made and was quite impressed with it."

"Rukh" is about the journey of a boy rediscovering his lost connections and family ties, through the secrets and memories he must confront on his way.
The movie is inspired by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's thriller film "Rashomon".
"I'm a huge fan of Kurusawa's movies so when I was developing a story, 'Rashomon' was there in the back of my mind.