Why a Hindi film now?
The story demanded that it be told in Hindi. Phir Milenge is rooted in the land. What prompted you to make a film on the issue of HIV? I am from an Army background. I have travelled all over the country and have been exposed to many problems and social realities. Over the years, even when I was busy with acting, I have been involved with many social organisations in Chennai. Some years ago I participated in an AIDS awareness campaign. I am aware of the problem in India which has the second highest number of HIV-infected people in the world. And your story was a result of this social consciousness? Actually, it came from my own sad experience. My maid got her daughter married some time ago. We all chipped in with financial and other help. Then within a short time the girl returned home and told her mother, Amma, he has tested HIV positive. The mother of the groom confessed that she knew her son was ill but wanted a wife to be by his side when he was dying. The fact that even innocent pe
