Why does such a situation of water shortage arise?
SK: It’s purely due to inequitable and unmindful usage of water. We have a situation where rich have water in swimming pools but farmers don’t get water to irrigate their lands. Morocco used to have water cisterns over each house. Now they have golf courses in Marrakesh to attract French tourists. But these tourists would abandon you once you run out of water. PD: Certainly yours is an attempt of socially responsible cinema. SK: We have had socially responsible cinema with a message. Guru Dutt and Mother India and so on. Tare Zameen Par is an interesting example. Many people feel that only commercial cinema can succeed. You see, the audience is clever. Making an entertainment movie is easy. While Om Shaanti Om may be a bigger hit, people will remember Tare Zameen Par longer. PD: How should socially responsible cinema be created? SK: There is a need to address community issues. I am making a movie and lending my voice. It is a participative process. You may also involve people through i
