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acting part came out good. I started
taking acting classes when I was in states but I enjoyed being
the creator more than just an actor or a director, acting
is just not my thing. |
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Education
I went to Kanti - Ishwori School for Nursery
& L.K.G then joined St. Xavier’s till class 8 and
gave my S.L.C in private. I completed my +2 in states and
joined Monte Gomerie College in Maryland. |
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Which movie didn’t allow you to
sleep?
“Dead man walking”
coz it was very depressing. |
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Which artists inspire you the most?
Actor John Malkovich
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What kind of music relaxes you?
Indian songs and Opera |
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Where do you think you can have the
most fun?
While working (that’s
shooting) |
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People you like to work with?
If I have the chance, I would love to work
with Gautam Rajadhyaksha from India and cinematographer Santosh
Sivan. Their works are simply awesome. |
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Tell us about your parents were they
always supportive?
Initially, not at all., When I
told my mom that I want to become an actor, she said no.
that was before I went to America in 1992. Even though I
told her that I would take photography as major and would
get a degree. During my first semester I took photography
then I took up acting (Performing arts).
When I came back I told her that I wanted to do movies and
she was completely shocked. Then I mentioned her that I
took up acting while I was in the states. Now she is happy
with it, as she knows whatever I have achieved is purely
hard work and nothing else. |
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How do you handle criticism?
It comes with a package. I hate when people
criticize something they have no idea about. They have no
idea how much of hard work one have put in but if criticism
comes from genuine people who want to help me out then it
is all right. |
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How and when did you start your career?
If it was from college days then in 1994
and as a professional, I started off my career with image
channel when I got back from USA in 1998. |
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Which was your first project?
As a professional it was Image Pop. When
I was video director I started of with Nabin K. Bhattarai’s
music video. |
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Were you always fascinated with directing?
Not really. During my college days, I was
majoring with acting then I thought I should take up direction
as well, as I didn’t enjoy acting. It all started when
I was acting in a play “Jeffrey” and I felt I
could do better than the director wanted me to. |
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Have you acted in a movie?
Yes, I have acted in a movie named “Numafung”.
It was offered to me as they were searching for a profile
like mine. They had seen one of my program in Image T.V. and
liked it. I finally agreed but I deferred from signing and
dancing in the movie until I had heard the script.
Shooting wise it was horrible. I am not a kind of a person
who can go to a remote area and slog. The movie was shot in
Panchthar and there is no electricity and no proper food and
phone. It was a memorable experience though.
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Which project in particular is the best
one you have ever undertaken?
Well, all the works I have done in the past
has taught me how to make things better. The works I have
done in the past are also equally good for me and I’m
proud of it. But if you want to know the best out of the best
till date, I must say that “Dubna Deu Malai” the
video that I have done for Anil Singh tops the rank. The reason
is, whenever I watch a video after it is shot I feel like
I should have done this I should have done that but this video,
looks like some one with more experience has done it and not
me. |
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How do you choose your projects?
Well I am very choosy in this matter. I
don’t take every offer that I get. To do the music videos,
I should like the song first, then comes the artist itself.
I have my own set of team that includes editors, cameramen
and the place I hire to complete the project.
I have to feel comfortable of what I do and whom I do it with.
It doesn’t make a different if the artist is a renowned
or a new comer. At the same time when I take up a project,
budget really doesn’t really matter. One thing is for
sure, I believe in QUALITY. |
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Did you expect of winning awards for
the works you have done?
No, never. When I undertake a project, I
try to give 100% to it and make it the best possible. Winning
awards for me is kind of appreciating the hard work not only
of me but also of our teamwork. |
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How many awards have you won so far?
Till date as far as I can remember, I have
won,
San Miguel Video Award - 2000
Image Awards for 4 consecutive years.
Dashain Festival Awards
Letter of appreciation from Dalit Samaj.
Music.com honored mothers.
Channel Nepal AVM awards 2004. |
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Tell me more about B.A.P production
house?
Well it’s not a production house
as such it’s just a presentation name of our teamwork.
We came up with the name from the first initials of the
people behind the scene. We have been working together since
the first video and as a free lancer we have been working
for more than a year now. We decided to mention B.A.P. as
a title for videos that we have created.
The full meaning B.A.P. is B for :- Bidur Pandey “Camera
Man”, A for:- Alok Nembang, P for:- Prakash Tuladhar
“Editor”
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Tell us about your working style and
how you execute the project given to you?
I
listen to the song first, once my body knows the rhythm, I
sit down and listen to the lyrics carefully. I decide the
colors before I come up with a plan then I think of a prop
or a storyline.
I then discuss my concept with concerned, the singer, the
lyricist and the song composer. After their approval, I draw
the video’s each and every shot. Select & finalize
the appropriate models for the project. After that only I
decide on the time and location for the shoot.
Once it is all done then I ‘m off to shoot. To make
the long thing short, I believe I handle my project as 75%-table
work and 25% shooting. I never shoot without the script. |
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If you have to rank again, which model
has been easier to work with?
I have worked with talented people and never
thought there were so many. I don’t like to call them
models. I call them Artists. I am very easy with Jharna Bajracharya,
she was my first called actress and she is good and improving
every day. I like Subodh Thapa in the men’s side. Other
names that I enjoyed working with are Prasiddhika Rayamajhi,
Sujhil Karmacharya and many more as I’m always in search
for new talents. |
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If given a chance, which project would
you really like to do?
There are many projects that I would like
to do if given a chance but my dream project would be to execute
the song of the legendary gazal singer from Pakistan "Gulam
Ali" written by His Late Majesty the King M.B.B.Shah
and the title is “Gajalu Ti Thula Thula Ankha”.
The rhythm, lyrics and the voice, it’s just amazing.
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Perceptions in Life
Life: Is beautiful.
I don’t plan but live for the day.
Death: Is
part of life. One cannot escape from it. I don’t fear
death.
Love is:
Unconditional for me when I share it with my mom and my kids.
Romantically I find it very complicated. |
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Priceless moments
Most memorable moment: 26th
May 2004, when my mom was honored because of my achievements.
Saddest moment: When
I lost my close one, a long time ago.
Funniest moments: When
I am with my sister, Rakshya Lama and also with Jharna Bajracharya. |
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Last Impression
You
want to be remembered as?
As someone who tried to bring something
different in his field of work.
Spice of your life?
My babies (pets Spicy, Salty and Pickle) and my work
Your ultimate goal in life?
To excel from this ongoing trend and make movies in different
languages.
Message for up coming directors
One should have a clear vision. One should
not underestimate viewers and good work is always overshadowed
by money. |
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