Idea of Â´PhoonkÂ´ derived from Hindi news channel: Varma

Idea of Â´PhoonkÂ´ derived from Hindi news channel: Varma
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Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has said that he derived the idea for his latest film 'Phoonk' from a Hindi news channel which telecasts stories on black magic. "I was amazed to know such programmes got heavy current of interest and decided to make a film on black magic," Varma said last night at the movie promo here.

Varma also said his latest film 'Phoonk' has been released at a time when Bollywood was desperately seeking a different kind of movie.

"'Phoonk' is a concept film rather than focused on star cast like other Bollywood movies," Varma said.

When pointed out that the film was getting a mixed response, he said, "content matters more in a movie and 'Phoonk' is a concept film." He said earlier only Hollywood was supposed to make concept films, but 'Phoonk' will now definitely change this perception.

The maker of hits like 'Satya', 'Sarkar' and 'Company' said, his new venture was to encourage filmmakers to adopt ideas of concept movies.

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