Shoot-out At Alair director Anand Ranga on his long hiatus: Was trying out other things in different capacities

While we loved watching ZEE5 Original Shoot-out At Alair in the form of a web series, could it have been a movie? What goes into directing on sets during the pandemic? ZEE5 got into a candid chat with director Anand Ranga as he told us about the making of the series Shoot-out At Alair, and much more.

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Q. You returned to the director’s chair after really long. Any specific reason behind the hiatus?

A. Was trying out other things in different capacities as a filmmaker.

Q. A comeback during Covid sounds thrilling. Was it a smooth ride?

A. It wasn’t smooth but we were prepared for it so it went off well.

Q. Why did you choose to tell this story through a series and not a film?

A. I feel that in today’s times, once you like the content, you need to decide which is the best way to tell this content. And so, I felt a series was the best way for this particular content.

Q. You put together a dream cast for Shoot-out at Alair. How was your experience shooting for them?
A. It was easy. Everyone was a professional and knew exactly what they had to do.

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Q. What projects do you have lined up after this one?

A. Writing another script now. I will start pitching it once that’s done.

Q. Would you tell the viewers why Shoot-out At Alair is a must-watch this long weekend?

A. Any cop drama is very interesting to watch. And this is based on a real incident.

Q. A large part of the story was shot across real locations. Did you face any hurdles during pre-production and shooting?
A. Permissions and hesitation from the concerned people were the major hurdles in these times.

Q. As a viewer, which one would you choose, out of theatre and OTT?
A. Both are equally good. It depends on which content it is. Few stories demand a theatrical experience. Few stories need to be told in absolute detail, through a series.

Shoot-out At Alair was widely loved by the audience and the good news is that it might not be a long wait before we get to see Ranga’s work again!

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