We DID it!
I am high on excitement, there is no other way of describing it!
We filmed Muthu Kumar for 24 hours! non stop! The GLP India team just got back today...here is a detailed account of everyday:
Day 1
Arrival at Hospet
The bus journey was unexpectedly comfortable, all of us slept for at least 8 hours. The enthusiasm was at its peak, we were planning all the time, what needs to be done when, who does it, whats the back up etc etc. Hospet is a small town, around 30 minutes away from Hampi. It was easy to find transport-Auto Rickshaws being the primary option. Though the auto driver did wonder if we were planning to settle in Hampi for good ( the amount of luggage) As we entered Hampi, it dawned on us that THIS is the place where we are actually going to shoot!
I was speechless for sometime. We couldn't get our eyes off the monuments which were scattered all over the village. This was just the beginning .
And then, we met our subject. Yes! Muthu Kumar, there he was standing at Hemakutta hill. Smiling ear to ear! I introduced myself to him, and came a humble reply. 'how are you m'am?'. After greeting him we carried the luggage from the auto stand to the guest house, and suddenly out of now where the Virupaksha Temple is standing in fron of us! This is the mosr famous monument in Hampi, located in the heart of the village, the Hampi market is spread out in front of the temple. It was simply beautifu;, standing right opposite structure which were erected in 1400-1600 AD.
The rest of the day went in checking out the place. We took a bike trip around the village, were mesmerized by the history that surrounded us! We were enjoying every moment of it...all our conversations invariably zeroed on the shoot, things we should do, things we should avoid etc.
It was draining to be out in the sun for a few hours, and we got sneak peek into what it will be like on the shooting day. Our water consumption was all time high, a 2 litre bottle wouldn't last for 2 minutes! And coconut water was our favourite drink, at a given point of time we consumed 6 coconuts between 2 of us!
Dinner was amazing, with all sorts of cuisined offered on the platter. Name it and you have it- Italian, Lebanese, Spanish, Mexican, Tibetian and many more! We dined with Muthu and Nagraj. Nagraj was one of our primary helpers in Hampi, some one who knew everything about Hampi. His contribution was massive, we are extremely grateful to him for his efforts.
For the next three hours, we simply scheduled, planned, altered them, again and again, had endless discussions on them, and chalked out everything which needs to be done on the day of the shoot.
We were tired, but a walk at 1 am in the morning, through the Hampi market made us our fatigue, and made us realise that we are actually there, and we are going to do something which has never been done :)
I am high on excitement, there is no other way of describing it!
We filmed Muthu Kumar for 24 hours! non stop! The GLP India team just got back today...here is a detailed account of everyday:
Day 1
Arrival at Hospet
The bus journey was unexpectedly comfortable, all of us slept for at least 8 hours. The enthusiasm was at its peak, we were planning all the time, what needs to be done when, who does it, whats the back up etc etc. Hospet is a small town, around 30 minutes away from Hampi. It was easy to find transport-Auto Rickshaws being the primary option. Though the auto driver did wonder if we were planning to settle in Hampi for good ( the amount of luggage) As we entered Hampi, it dawned on us that THIS is the place where we are actually going to shoot!
I was speechless for sometime. We couldn't get our eyes off the monuments which were scattered all over the village. This was just the beginning .
And then, we met our subject. Yes! Muthu Kumar, there he was standing at Hemakutta hill. Smiling ear to ear! I introduced myself to him, and came a humble reply. 'how are you m'am?'. After greeting him we carried the luggage from the auto stand to the guest house, and suddenly out of now where the Virupaksha Temple is standing in fron of us! This is the mosr famous monument in Hampi, located in the heart of the village, the Hampi market is spread out in front of the temple. It was simply beautifu;, standing right opposite structure which were erected in 1400-1600 AD.
The rest of the day went in checking out the place. We took a bike trip around the village, were mesmerized by the history that surrounded us! We were enjoying every moment of it...all our conversations invariably zeroed on the shoot, things we should do, things we should avoid etc.
It was draining to be out in the sun for a few hours, and we got sneak peek into what it will be like on the shooting day. Our water consumption was all time high, a 2 litre bottle wouldn't last for 2 minutes! And coconut water was our favourite drink, at a given point of time we consumed 6 coconuts between 2 of us!
Dinner was amazing, with all sorts of cuisined offered on the platter. Name it and you have it- Italian, Lebanese, Spanish, Mexican, Tibetian and many more! We dined with Muthu and Nagraj. Nagraj was one of our primary helpers in Hampi, some one who knew everything about Hampi. His contribution was massive, we are extremely grateful to him for his efforts.
For the next three hours, we simply scheduled, planned, altered them, again and again, had endless discussions on them, and chalked out everything which needs to be done on the day of the shoot.
We were tired, but a walk at 1 am in the morning, through the Hampi market made us our fatigue, and made us realise that we are actually there, and we are going to do something which has never been done :)
You guys are awesome!!!!!! I'm so happy that the shoot was such a resounding success! Can't wait to see the pictures and the footage!!!
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