Why the remastering of the film? What went into it – were there any changes?
The life of a celluloid product is limited because of storage limitations, the negatives get stuck, the quality starts degrading. But otherwise we have made no changes. It is as good as it was. We have a master, and we just went on that. There was no need for any additions or deletions, no foreword or afterword. Only the book accompanies it. The book is a tribute to the film, and a record. It is an important element, in order to understand the ethos of the film, its impact on people. 

Will this book and the remastered film strike a chord with the younger generation? Are you in touch with what they are thinking and saying?
I am in touch with only young people! Yes, definitely I think it will resonate with this generation. It should be available in libraries, schools, and institutions. It’s like a reference book, it should be available to all. I am banking on the goodwill of people to carry it forward. Once it is released, the public protects it, you see. Its image, its copyright, is protected by people. It is now in the domain of their soul.

I’ve just done my job. Now I have to think of the next thing.