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You come from the land of spices. How much could you add from your own experiences of growing up in Kerala to the film?
I liked the idea of bottled pepper! Just before this, I had finished a film for Kerala Tourism, where I shot real spices. I was fascinated by the thought of shooting real spices, then shooting them in bottles a few days later. Most people do not know where they come from, where they are born, how they grow, etc. I knew I could add that dimension to the film.
Above all, I like the idea of giving a lovely Indian quality to the tale, which still borders a little on fantasy. The lady (played by Aishwarya Rai) knows the secrets of all the spices.
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When someone walks in, she knows what's good for them. Her only problem is she can't touch anyone, she can't go out, and she can't fall in love. Then, she meets a person and falls in love. And the power starts turning against people. When it starts harming others, she feels guilty. On the whole, I like the almost Indian quality of the tale.
Also, I liked the idea of shooting Ash in a non-glamorous role. It was also interesting to shoot with a large mix of actors from around the world.
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