Did not act for 14 years when the first film flopped: came back and made 7 films in a year and a half; Sangram says will never work with Amrapali

2 minutes agoAuthor: Rajesh Sahu

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A 4-year-old child used to go to the movies with his father. When the father came out after watching the film, he would say, “When you grow up, I will make you a hero.” When the child grew up, the father himself produced a film. The film flopped. Father did not make any further film. But the father’s dream remained in the son’s heart. He returned after 14 years. The comeback was also such that he made 7 films within a year and a half.

He is none other than Bhojpuri’s ‘Dabangg Star’ Sangram Singh Patel. We got to know the stories of his life from Sangram. Know the reason for coming to the movies again. Questioned obscenity in Bhojpuri films. Know the expenditure on films. Also know about those people of Bhojpuri cinema, who decide the future of films. Let’s get to know Bhojpuri cinema with the story of Sangram Singh…

Son wanted to become an actor, so father made a film

Sangram Singh’s house is in Dumri village of Basti district. Father RC Verma is a doctor by profession. He is fond of Bhojpuri films. He has also played an active role in politics. He was one of the founding members of BSP. Due to his involvement in politics and interest in films, son Sangram Singh also got involved in both these works. Used to watch movies with father. Had he come, he would have talked for a long time on the story of the film. RC Verma in 2007 don’t break my love Made a film Launched the son in Bhojpuri industry. But the film flopped.

Sangram Singh says, “It took a lot of time to prepare that film. A lot of money was spent. Father worked hard, but the film didn’t get promoted. That’s why the film didn’t work. That’s why after that I entered the film. Decided not to work. Did BAMS from Bihar’s Saharsa district and started practice at Ganeshpur in Basti. Treated a lot of people.”

Returning after 14 years for father’s dreams
Sangram Singh stayed away from films for 14 years. But the artist in him was not finished. Some offers were also received in between, but could not muster the courage to enter the industry. In 2021, finally decided to end 14 years of exile and got into acting. The caravan that started with ‘Ishq Nachaye Beach Bazaar’ reached ‘Balmua Nadiya Paar Ke’, ‘Sapno Ka Safar’, ‘Jiab Tohre Khatir’, ‘Raghuvansh’, ‘Shola Shabnam Part-2’. He appeared as the lead actor in these films.

This is the movie poster of Sangram.  He has produced it himself.

This is the movie poster of Sangram. He has produced it himself.

Sangram was not only the lead hero in the films ‘Mohe Rang De Pyar Ke Rang Sajna’ and ‘Ishq Nachaye Beach Bazaar’, but also produced them. Sangram’s ‘Janata Darbar’ is currently playing in cinema halls. ‘Mohe Rang De Pyar Ke Rang Sajna’ will release next month.

The film is made in 15 days, it takes years to release
Sangram tells some important things related to Bhojpuri cinema. We asked how much cost and time does it take to make a film? He says, can spend from 30 lakh to 3 crore rupees for the film. Once the story is ready, the shooting is also done within 15 days. After this the post production work takes 3 months. Means within 4 months the film is completely ready, but could not be released.

We asked why so? Sangram explains, “The film industry is controlled by 3-4 people. They decide when and which films are to be released. That’s why small producers get stuck making films for a year or so. They are unable to sell. But I am back after 14 years, so I will not bow down.” We asked, who are those four people? Sangram says I will answer this when the time comes.

Sangram had a narrow escape while shooting this part of the shoot of the film 'Mohe Rang De Pyar Ke Rang Sajna'.

Sangram had a narrow escape while shooting this part of the shoot of the film ‘Mohe Rang De Pyar Ke Rang Sajna’.

will never work with amrapali
Regarding the struggle of new people in films, he says that there is a problem in the beginning. Referring to an anecdote, Sangram says that in ‘Mohe Rang De Pyar Ke Rang Sajna’ we decided to keep Amrapali with us, but she refused. Our director told that he had said that I will not work with new people. That day I also decided that I too would never work with Amrapali.

There is obscenity in songs, not in Bhojpuri films
A large readership believes that obscenity has increased in Bhojpuri films. Can’t be seen with family. That’s why we asked Sangram, why is there so much vulgarity in Bhojpuri films? Sangram says, “Why only Bhojpuri, obscenity is there in Hindi films since long. Look at Vinod Khanna’s role in Dayavan. Honey Singh’s songs are so obscene these days that one cannot listen to them. In other Bhojpuri films, There is no obscenity, it is in the album. The day the censor will be made here, things will be right here too.

On songs like Pandey ji ka beta, Yadav ji ka beta, Patel ji ka beta, he says that I myself am against it. There should be no vulgarity in the song. Rest of the times there is public demand. The song Dhodi Wala was seen by 150 million people. All the people are making the same now.

Will ask Yogiji for multiplex for Bhojpuri films
Bhojpuri viewership is the highest in the rest of the regional film industry across the country. 35 crore people understand Bhojpuri language. But despite this the films are not able to earn. When we asked Sangram, he said, my film ‘Janata Darbar’ came, it is being shown all over the country. But people ask whether it did not come on YouTube? Whereas this is not the case with South films. There people go to watch movies in theaters with family. The film releases in multiplexes, people go to see it.

“I will meet CM Yogi Adityanath in this regard. I will appeal to him that by releasing GO, at least one screen should be available in every multiplex of Gorakhpur. When theaters are available, good films will be made, good people will go to see them.”

Samar Singh had a big hand in promoting Akanksha Dubey
Regarding the situation of girls in Bhojpuri industry and the suicide of Akanksha Dubey, Sangram says, there is a good environment for girls in the film industry. From Akshara to Amrapali, everyone is moving forward. As far as Akanksha Dubey is concerned, earlier few people knew her. Got the support of Samar Singh, that’s why people started getting to know him. As far as suicide is concerned, Samar Singh is completely innocent in this matter.

This was Akanksha's last reel, after posting it she committed suicide.

This was Akanksha’s last reel, after posting it she committed suicide.

One day I have to go to a higher chair than MP
After all, our question was political. We asked that those who become stars in Bhojpuri become MPs, Nirhua, Ravi Kishan and Manoj Tiwari are examples. Should we assume that MP will be written in front of Sangram Singh as well? Sangram says, people have become MPs not only in Bhojpuri but also in Bollywood. Our family has been political. In such a situation, if there will be a fourth MP from Bhojpuri industry then it is not a big deal. Will go to a higher chair than the rest of the MPs.

Currently, Sangram Singh is about to start shooting for ‘High Court’ and ‘ACP Sangram’. In between, he shoots albums for his YouTube channel ‘Awadh Ganga’ Music. Most of the shooting of Sangram takes place in Lucknow, Barabanki or Basti. Next we will tell you the complete story from the shooting location someday.

This photo is of Sangram's team.  His new song is going to be released soon.

This photo is of Sangram’s team. His new song is going to be released soon.

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