My association with Aryan happened a decade before when I was running my photography studio in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi. One fine evening, while I was busy in selecting pictures for my website (www.sachinsagarphotography.com ) Aryan met me.
He showed some of his portfolio pictures. I asked how much money he spent over that. He said, “7000”. I just smiled at him because the pictures would never be giving him any modeling assignment to earn back that money. I explained him what went wrong with the folio shoot and how he must groom himself to become a good looking model. I also ensured him to meet the top models of Delhi like Jasvir, Tara Sharma, etc. He was good at making friends. Soon we became good friends but I didn’t know that this friendship has a long future. Aryan tired a lot in modeling but he couldn’t make into the modeling world. After few months I came to know that he has joined some bank at a good post. Whenever, he came to Delhi he ensured to meet all his friends in Delhi.
Months and years passed, I got married and shifted to Mauritius. I was doing well in Mauritius and one fine day on facebook I received a message from Aryan. He asked if he can shoot some portions of the film in Mauritius. I replied, “Why not?” He told he has budget issues. I told him when I am there you not fear. Just take flight and come. He narrated me what he wanted to do in Mauritius. We choose a model to act as a trainer.
Aryan came and I went to meet him the same evening. He was smiling as ever. We hugged each other and I introduced him to Arvind Mattadeen who was the Cameraman. Later I told him that the girl whom we chose is not available. So we had to go for next option. I asked him what kind of Model he needs. I asked for a reference, he showed me a blonde model in the Mauritius Airline magazine. I said, “Chandre…Chandre Meiring”. Aryan enquired, “You know her.” I smiled, “Well I know all beauties of Mauritius.” I called her and fixed her up for the next day shoot at Pereybere beach in North Mauritius. I also engaged the scuba diving team of Ocean’s world. In next few days, we shot Aryan running in almost all of Mauritius, starting from North Mauritius and ending at the Gris Gris Beach in South Mauritius. Aryan ran continuously day and night. We also took aerial shots at Maconde and Trou aux Cerfs dormant Crater volcano. Jonathan Beukman was the flycam operator. We had a great shoot.
Few months back, I went to Mumbai and stayed at Aryan’s apartment in Juhu. When I saw the final edit of Mauritius, I was amazed at the result. I knew Jeet Lo Marathon would turn up to be a great movie and people are going to love it. It’s an unbelievable story and I applaud the efforts JLM team has taken. I am proud to be a part of Jeet lo Marathon team.
Associate Director and Additional DoP for Mauritius Shoot
Sachin Sagar
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