The Director of the music video "Dost Banke" shares the behind-the-scenes challenges, creative process, and emotional depth that contributed to its success, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of crafting a powerful visual narrative. 1.What unexpected challenges did you encounter while creating "Dost Banke," and how did they influence the final music video? Every creative project has challenges.
"Dost Banke" was so beautifully penned that I wanted to weave a story around it, but I was concerned if the cast could capture the emotions. When we began shooting, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's first scene came out beautiful and relieved my worries. The expressive performances of Gurnazar Chattha and Akaisha Vats further boosted my confidence.
Another challenge was the VFX for a scene where Priyanka throws a phone at a mirror. It was tricky, but our team executed it flawlessly. 2.
In "Dost Banke," how did you balance visuals and music to create a cohesive storytelling experience? I have a very clear thought process. Once I hear a song, I close my eyes and envision a world, imagining the story. I try to replicate the world I see in front of my eyes on the screen.
I do it easily as the story is always clear in my head. This process is very exciting to me and I enjoy it thoroughly. Also, since I come from a corporate background, planning and execution are my forte.
I sit with my team, and we plan our scenes in advance. The result of both these things is that whatever comes on screen i.
