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Deccan Herald Bangalore, BPOs and more... By Srivani The Michigan-based bespectacled lady has a knack of making one comfortable the instant she starts speaking. Passionate about filmmaking, Diane has just finished her first feature film Offshore, based on, what else but outsourcing – a boon to some, a bane to many...
In Bangalore to promote the film, this former Perot Systems employee took time off to chat with Metrolife. Excerpts : On choosing outsourcing for her debut... It was TS’ (producer T S Dayanand) idea. I had earlier worked with him in his Premaya Namaha. When he approached me with this concept to be developed, I saw a perfect opportunity to fulfill my dream of ‘telling an affecting, relevant social drama that shows both sides of this complex issue.’ My stint in the corporate world gave me a unique insight into the trend. On her experience while shooting Offshore... Absolutely enriching. I researched awhile here in Bangalore, tried to contact the local BPOs. We had wanted to shoot in Bangalore, but the call centre we contacted developed cold feet the moment they understood our purpose of visit. We shot in Mumbai for several days during the great monsoon when the city was marooned. It was quite profound. The set was flooded and one of the crew was missing for a couple of days. Yet, the shoot got extended to another day and there was virtually no hassles. On the language barrier... The crew comprised both English and Hindi speaking audience and I was a little nervous too. But then I figured out that not knowing the language actually helps me with the task in hand; I could always get the translations later. I can manage a few words in Hindi now. On the people here... Oh, they are quite friendly, quick to smile and ready to help. Diane will be touring the globe with her film while enjoying the experience of getting to know what makes Bangalore tick. And hopes to be back again soon. |
A woman MBA graduate with more than 15 years of experience in Corporate America. The picture that forms on reading these words will surely be that of an armani-clad, brisk, no-nonsense woman who intimidates you with her height as well as formidable reputation right away. But Diane Cheklich is different. The Michigan-based bespectacled lady has a knack of making one comfortable the instant she starts speaking. Passionate about filmmaking, Diane has just finished her first feature film Offshore, based on, what else but outsourcing — a boon to some, a bane to many.