Sadananda Salam..An upcoming director!

"I am Sadananda Salam. I am from Toubul Village which is 2 km away from Bishnupur. I am a filmmaker by profession. I have directed 5 music videos and currently directing a Manipuri feature film 'Nungshibana Loire'.."

Sadananda Salam

1. The prized possession you value above all others .. My daughter. She has brought a new sense of meaning to my life.
2. The biggest regret you wish you could amend .. I don't have any. I always keep things simple and easy. This keeps me away from making mistakes.
3. The film you can watch again and again ..  'A Separation' by Asghar Farhadi. If I have to give a rating for this film it will be 10/10. The Story, Acting, Cinematography and Direction, Everything is superb in this film. 
4. The person who has influenced you the most .. 'David Fincher'. The master filmmaker has inspired and taught me how to visually narrate a story. I have studied his films and every time when I watch his film I learn something new.
5. The piece of wisdom you would pass on to a child .. If you want to change how you feel, change how you think.
6. The poem that touches your soul .. 'Stopping by woods on a snowy evening'. I am usually not philosophical but I am held spellbound by the philosophy of this poem.
7. The event that altered the course of your life and character .. When I met my wife. She has taught me to be a good human and to have faith in God.
8. The song that means most to you ..  'Nuja Thoibi' The lyrics and tune of this song is so mesmerizing.
9. The happiest moment you will cherish forever .. When my daughter came to this world. She adds a sense of completeness to my life.
10. The saddest time that shook your world .. Nothing can shake my world.
11. The unending quest that drives you on .. To make a film which will make my grandchildren and great grandchildren proud of me.
12. The way you want to be remembered .. Control Freak and a Perfectionist.Filmmaking is not a child's play. To hit the top you have to control things and be a perfectionist.