As humans, we have an innate desire to connect, to share our experiences, dreams, and emotions through words and the art of storytelling. In this digital era, words are all the more important as they serve as our primary means of self-expression. From this landscape, a pioneer emerges, weaving tales that resonate deeply and evoke nostalgia, romance, and sincerity. We are talking about the expert storyteller Priyanshu Modi, who captures the essence of human emotion with every word penned. Join us on this week’s On Our Radar, as we speak to the masterful wordsmith and visionary storyteller, whose narratives go beyond the digital realm to touch hearts and souls alike.
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Priyanshu: There have been plenty of influences, but mostly by Imtiaz Ali and Wong Kar Wai. Imtiaz has been one of my favourite directors, and Wong Kar Wai’s films have also had the most creative impact on me.
Priyanshu: The first story I wrote was when I was 13 years old. It is probably one of the longest stories I have ever written. It was around 30 pages long. I don’t remember the specifics now but it was about a boy who dreamt of becoming a race car driver. I had two copies of it, a rough and a final draft, and somehow I have lost both of them over time. I still think of it as a very defining moment in my life.
Priyanshu: There are many old songs that I love, but there are a few that were my favourite growing up and still are, ‘Aap ki nazron ne samjha’, and ’Dil to bachcha hai’ and ‘’Isq Risk’, if we are considering they are old school.
Priyanshu: That would be the biggest yes. I have always been the kind of person who has believed in being naive when it comes to love and going all in every single time. That is the reason all of these stories are very honest and heartfelt.
Priyanshu: There’s no particular story behind it, the reason, again, is just that I absolutely love Delhi, and I think Delhi is very incomplete without the Delhi Metro, and so by extension, I love it too. I love travelling in the metro, listening to songs, and watching stories unfold in front of my eyes. It has even been the place where I have had many of my stories come to my head.
Priyanshu: I think Love goes beyond generations. Love is love, no matter which generation experiences and expresses it. The ways might change, but the intentions and the feelings shall always remain the same. More than a label, it is an emotion that is based on honesty, trust, respect, and genuine care for the other person. So as long as these basic things are there, I think it’s all good.
Priyanshu: I recently watched Veer Zara for the first time, and that too on the big screen. I can never forget how I felt while watching it. Especially the railway station scene right in the middle, where Do Pal starts playing and SRK occupies the screen. There is just a way in which that man owns every frame that is unmatchable.
Priyanshu: I was not expecting to get attacked being asked about future plans right after making me remember Veer Zara, but just kidding. I definitely am working on some scripts. I am trying to dive deeper into films by consuming more and more cinema from all around the world. I hope to write a few short films by the end of the year and also bring them to life. You’ll definitely see more and better things by Priyanshu, this is just the very beginning.
Priyanshu: I have been relentlessly writing, shooting, and acting for the last few months with only a little bit of live on-stage performances but I would definitely rank performing on stage as something I enjoy the most. The thrill of being on stage, the adrenaline, is just something else. Something very inexplicable.
Priyanshu: I think that’s the most important thing, especially when it is a field like mine where I don’t necessarily have anyone asking me to do something or deadlines hanging over my head. That is when it becomes even more important to have a concrete willpower to do stuff. I personally write down a few tasks that I need to get done in a day, mostly they include, writing, watching a film every day, and planning the upcoming shoot. I think the best way, is to note down the 3 or probably 4 most important things that you need to do in your day and then just do them, without waiting for any motivation or the right time because it’s always the right time.
From his earliest days of crafting tales to envisioning himself as a director, Priyanshu’s dedication to his artistry shines brightly. With a heart full of love and a mind brimming with creativity, Priyanshu promises to deliver more heartfelt and mesmerising narratives, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of modern cinema. As we bid farewell to this insightful conversation, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Priyanshu’s remarkable journey.
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