DIRECTING

"Besides acting, what I enjoy doing the most is directing. It is often a difficult choice for me to make when I have to pick one or the either. Regardless of my indecisiveness, I've always have had a passion for leading and being a director. Its both a blessing and a curse to have such an active mind - endless creative ideas at the price of several sleepless nights. 

I enjoy directing as I get to bring an artistic vision to life, by working with several other beautiful minds; the ensemble. I love taking care of my actors and sharing ideas with them to inspire and encourage them to bring their respective roles to life. Curiosity is built into my genetic code and that's what makes this process fun, pleasurable and lively for me - from research and discussions to all the exploration that happens in the rehearsal room.  

Directing is very much like parenting. To direct a project properly, you have to treat the script like your own baby. You have to be a responsible parent and take care of all of its aspects and nourish it while also keeping its future aka the vision in mind. You can't over-nourish it as you'll end up with a spoilt child and things will get out of hand pretty quickly. And of course, undernourishment is undoubtedly going to lead to a dispassionate and unmoving performance, which will not only tire out the ensemble but also the audience in no time. 

You have to give it the right kind and amount of love and care. It's tricky, but not impossible, and that's what makes directing a thrilling journey for me every.single.time"