“I enjoyed playing the character of a widow” – Raima Sen “The Japanese Wife” releasing on 9th April 2010.

Tell us about your character as a widow in “The Japanese Wife?”

• I play the role of “Sandhya” in this film who is a widow and single mother of an 8 year old. This is the first time I’ve played a character which is not glamorous but didn’t want to let go off this opportunity as this is Aparna Sen’s film.

So what’s the story of “The Japanese Wife?”

• This is a haunting but improbable love story which  revolves around a young village school teacher (Rahul Bose) marrying his Japanese pen friend (Chigusa Takaku) over letters and remaining true and loyal to her throughout his life, while actually never meeting her.

Sources claim that this film is based on a book?

• That’s absolutely true! The film is based on title story of The Japanese Wife and Other Stories by Anglo-Indian author Kunal Basu, who writes from Oxford.

How was it working with tough task master aka perfectionist Aparna Sen?

• Well honestly, I was scared before because I had this pre-conceived notion that she is really tough on the sets. Whenever I goofed up during a scene, she used to explain and even yell when needed but gradually it went smoothly.  She used to pamper me like her daughter and it was such a wonderful experience working with her. I’m truly blessed.

How was it working with your co-star Rahul Bose?

• I think he’s brilliant as an actor and I learnt a lot from him. We shared a good rapport and I enjoyed a lot.

Most of your work is non-commercial films. Any specific reason for that?

• I’ve no idea but whatever I get, I do without any complaints.

Tell us about your upcoming films?

• There are a few of them like “Sunglass”, Vinay Shukla’s film “Mirch” and Rituparna Ghosh’s “Nauka Doobi”.

Maverick Production’s film “Chase” directed by Jag Mohan Mundhra is scheduled to release on 30th April 2010. “Chase” is an edge of the seat thriller which will keep the audience glued to their seats till the end.The film’s lead pair is Anuj Saxena and Udita Goswami and supporting cast includes Samir Kochar, Aditya Raj Kapoor, Tarina Patel, Rajesh Khattar, Sanjay Mishra and Shweta Menon. Maverick Productions has a very interesting line up of films both Hindi and Regional which they will announce soon.

Anuj Saxena launched his production House in 2005, he aptly named it Maverick which suites his persona to the T. True to its name Maverick Productions has not limited itself only as a film making company but is involved in anything and everything to do with Entertainment. Maverick has successfully produced T V Serials, Ad Films and Events.

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