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Looking from behind the camera, is she the most beautiful woman you have shot?

I don't know how I can answer that. I have shot lots of strikingly beautiful people other than heroines. I have gone to several places and shot many documentaries, and there are so many beautiful visuals that stay in one's mind. To me, the documentaries are much more interesting than Hindi or English films. The images that have remained with me are those I shot for documentaries in Arunachal Pradesh, Benares, Kerala, etc.

What look have you given to Mistress Of Spices?

A lot of importance has been given to colours. We have also tried to relate the protagonist with the spices on the shelves. There is a relation between the spices and the woman, which we try to explore. But, at times, it is like a simple shop.

Your father (Sivan is a National award winning cinematographer and filmmaker) made lovely films like Yaagam, where light and shade played a major part.

Yes. You can make a statement with light and shade alone. The moment colour comes in, it adds another layer, which is interesting in its own way.

Is it more challenging to play with light and shade?

I wouldn't say that. Today, in the digital world, you can do anything.

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