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H<\/span>ave you ever had the opportunity to observe an actor observing himself? Naseeruddin Shah: The Angel of Chaos<\/span><\/p>\n

Early Noughties, Mumbai.<\/strong>
\n\"\"In a sultry Mumbai studio, poet extraordinaire Gulzar\u2019s face flickers on a mounted screen. He’s paying a tribute to Naseeruddin Shah, today’s guest on the sets of Jeena Isi ka Naam Hai, one of Zee TV\u2019s most popular shows. Gulzar\u2019s cheerful visage is replaced by a wizened face of a man who lived almost two centuries ago. The man weeps copiously as Jagjit Singh\u2019s velvety voice wafts in:<\/p>\n

Zulmat kade mein mere<\/em>
\nShab-e-gham ka josh hai<\/em>
\nIk shamma hai daleel-e-sahar<\/em>
\nSo khamosh hai…<\/em><\/p>\n

Daagh-e-firaq-e-sohbat-e-shab ki jali hui<\/em>
\nIk shamma reh gayee hai so woh bhi khamosh hai<\/em><\/p>\n

Naseer looks at his two hundred year-old face and his eyes brim with a salty liquid, threatening to spill out. He stifles it.<\/p>\n

1960s, St. Anselm\u2019s School, Ajmer<\/strong>
\nThe boy put together a group to enact scenes from William Shakespeare<\/a>\u2019s revered play Merchant of Venice. Even at that age, he is tempted to play Shylock, one of world literature\u2019s most scorned villains. But in his mind he was exactly sure how he wanted to play it. He wanted to emulate his guru, the master that he had learned the most from. Day after day, the boy had observed the great Geoffrey Kendal prance about like a primal beast on stage, reproducing one Shakespearean character after another.<\/p>\n

a<\/span>[highlight background=”#f79126″ color=”#ffffff”]The shy boy who found it incredibly difficult to talk to people, went up on stage with dozens of heads staring at him, judging him. But there were bright lights on him and he couldn\u2019t see anything. Till he could only see the abyss. He stared at the black void in front of him and started speaking. That one night was to transform that boy completely.[\/highlight]\n

1983, a seedy restaurant, Mumbai\u2019s Underbelly.<\/strong>
\nInspector Anant Velankar had had his fill for the evening. This was the only place he could afford to eat regularly. He\u2019d freshened up and folding his wet kerchief into a neat bundle when he heard a clamour. The manager was engaged in a scuffle with a man who looked like a cross between a poet and a ruffian. Velankar intervened and was told this man ate and drank to his heart\u2019s content but was now refusing to pay as he had no money. Anant pays for him. The trouble maker introduces himself, in flawless English, \u201cLobo. Inspector Mike Lobo. At present under suspension for being under the influence of alcohol while on duty. Under ssuspension ssince \u201979.\u201d He says this with his head held high, and fire in his eyes. But then it is extinguished immediately when he switches to \u201c..well officer I happen to have no money on my person. Can you lend me some? Thank you..thank you very much..it will be returned, whenever you choose to meet me next time..you care to join me for a drink, officer? Somewhere else?..I thought so. God bless you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"A few days later. Anant and his colleagues are exiting a bar, a part of Anant\u2019s earnest struggles to fit in, to comply. As they board a taxi, Mike Lobo emerges out of the darkness and hammers at the glass window, \u201cExcuse me gentlemen, excuse me gentlemen! One minute please..can you lend me some money please? My wife died just this evening, and I don\u2019t even have the money to bury her! Please help a good cause! Anything counts, fifty rupees or even five..please help a good cause gentlemen..\u201d He leers at the notes that Anant counts and mutters again, \u201cMy wife died\u201d. Anant\u2019s colleague says as Mike leaves hurriedly after grabbing the money and thanking them, \u201cKya thha, kya ho gaya. Chup chaap naukri karta rehta toh aaj kahan se kahan hota.\u201d<\/p>\n

February 2014, a Digital Advertising Agency, Santacruz<\/strong>
\nHe was just offered a book to write about Naseeruddin Shah. It was the beginning of a story he can still barely comprehend. He had bagged the contract and somehow with considerable effort, managed to get the star\u2019s phone number as well.<\/p>\n

After much deliberation, without hoping for replies, an SMS went out. Exactly 90 minutes later, his response came in.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what transpired then –<\/p>\n

N: You will have to write it without my help<\/p>\n[Pause, quick chat with colleagues]\n

A: Would you be willing to read it once it\u2019s done?<\/p>\n

N: Maybe<\/p>\n

The wannabe author was crestfallen. The battle hadn\u2019t yet begun and there was blood splattered all over the floor.
\nLike friends walking in uninvited, an idea peeked in and lodged itself firmly inside his cranium. It made sense.<\/p>\n

A: Sir, to give you a little more perspective & to share an article I wrote about you, can I have your email id?<\/p>\n

This time it took an hour, but the email address was received.<\/p>\n

This was February 6, 2014. Just about a year earlier, I (yes, that switch to first person was intentional and intended for dramatic effect) had written an impassioned piece on Naseer and his work, for a film magazine. I worked on it for days, researching as extensively as possible. The magazine, however, chose to modify the piece in a way that it looked different and read different. I decided to show the article to him – not the magazine article. The one I had written. I emailed it to him.<\/p>\n

Next morning, Naseeruddin Shah wrote back. To the man\u2019s immeasurable largesse, he even explained himself. I quote –<\/p>\n

“Reason for my curt responses is because a few people have approached me earlier also, but all expect to be spoon fed the information. I like your article\u2026.I have completed my book it will be out by x mas but we can meet.”<\/p>\n

Before I could gather my bearings, there was a text message as well – \u201cLiked your article. Have emailed a reply.\u201d<\/p>\n

Utterly needless to say, I was over the moon. In two days time I\u2019d be standing at the door of his apartment, sweating profusely. He answered the door. Shit.<\/p>\n

Late 1970s, London<\/strong>
\n\"\"<\/strong>Richard Attenborough had been planning a film on Gandhi since 1962, when he conceived the project for the first time. Nehru reportedly told him, \u201cMake a film. Don\u2019t deify him. That\u2019s all we do in India. He\u2019s too great a man to be deified. But make a film about him. He was a man, not a god or a saint.”<\/p>\n

The project kept getting delayed, and Attenborough made three films in the mean time: Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), Oh! What a Lovely War (1969), and Young Winston (1972). As he researched on his material for Gandhi, he kept looking for an actor who could pull off the title role with conviction.<\/p>\n

\"NaseeruddinNaseeruddin Shah was considered for the role of Gandhi. He was given a ticket to London, where the audition was supposed to happen. Shah said in an interview that he was confident that he would bag the role. Where else will they get a better actor who suits the part? In fact, the Indian media flashed it on the headlines that Naseer had actually got the role. This further reinforced Naseer\u2019s confidence. This was the first time he had been to London, and he had a blast. He was made to stay in a hotel in Oxford street and travel in a Rolls Royce, and was given some money to spend. When Naseer was taken to Shepperton Studios for the test, that\u2019s when he met Ben Kingsley for the first time. As soon as he set his eyes on Ben, Naseer knew he was the right man for the part. A test was conducted, but by this time Naseer was convinced that Ben looked more like Gandhi than himself, and he was indeed more suited to portray the role. He also watched Ben\u2019s audition, which further confirmed his thoughts. Naseer admitted later that he didn\u2019t think he could do a better job than Ben Kingsley at that time.<\/p>\n

Between David Copperfield and Dara Singh<\/strong>
\nThe first chapter of Naseer\u2019s memoir And then One Day is called \u2018All that David Copperfield kind of crap\u2019. It bothered him no end that some people didn\u2019t get the Salinger reference. He would deprecate Sholay, and in the same breath sing paeans in praise of Dara Singh, his favourite star. He hates masala films with a vengeance, but is a fan of Shammi Kapoor and has immense respect for Farah Khan. [highlight background=”#f79126″ color=”#ffffff”]He\u2019d do era-defining work and then feature in the crappiest of films, admitting without any qualms that he did it for the money, or to repay a favour he owed.[\/highlight] He reads my book which has chapters on Kaagaz Ke Phool, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Katha but reacts by saying: \u201cI absolutely LOVED the articles on Joginder and the Ramsays! I love the B-movies and I\u2019ve seen Bindiya aur Bandook, Teen Ikkay and Pandit aur Pathan..I\u2019ve seen Ramsay\u2019s Rustom Sohrab several times. It\u2019s got great songs.\u201d He can also go on and on about his love for Spencer Tracy. Both him and Cinema has given each other a lot. But the Stage remains his eternal lover.\"\"<\/p>\n

Naseer turned 70 today. For over 45 years, he has been deftly shapeshifting into one role after another, allowing that boy from St. Anselm\u2019s a window to express himself. And you start welling up, as you observe him observing himself playing Mirza Ghalib, staring at the abyss, trying to speak.<\/p>\n

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