Ram Gopal Varma aka RGV is one of the most unconventional filmmakers of his time and he is credited with some of the most groundbreaking films. Apart from being an ace filmmaker, he is also a philosopher and the director claims that ‘workplace should reflect the interior of your mind’. The filmmaker, whose swanky office in Mumbai - RGV Company - made headlines for its architecture on the lines of a gangster’s haven, has remodelled his workspace in Hyderabad with style.
His new Hyderabad office is now called RGV Den and the filmmaker has reportedly said that it is based on Ayn Rand’s philosophy from Fountainhead about the decor of a workplace. ALSO READ | Sherlyn Chopra REVEALS Mahesh Bhatt And Ram Gopal Varma REJECTED Her Saying 'Tum Mein Woh Baat Nahi Hai Namkeen Nhi Ho’
The filmmaker has impressed the internet by introducing his office to multiple viewers through a couple of videos on his YouTube channel. The Satya director shared, “The office is based on philosopher Ayn Rand’s line from Fountainhead which said that the decor of a workplace should reflect the interior of the mind of the person who runs it.”
Living up to her words, the interiors are filled with quotes, and images, representing the high points of his career, his ethos, eccentricities, (the lack of a) belief system.
RGV also released two videos offering an ‘ant view’ and ‘eagle view’ of the office. While the front view of the office details a popular image of RGV seated on a comfy chair and the stairs leading to the office are filled with graffiti-style quotes like ‘believers will be fired’, and ‘non-believers will be hired’.
The entrance opens with the filmmaker’s image of Nagarjuna and Amitabh Bachchan.
The filmmaker’s office also has bodyguards in the office space designed more like a jungle with greenery lending an earthy dimension to it.
Apart from the reception, RGV pays homage to Urmila’s beauty and his favourite star Amitabh Bachchan besides showcasing his love for partying. From his images with Mia Malkova to Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai to Sanjay Dutt, and AR Rahman, the walls shed light on his tryst with filmdom with earnestness.
RGV Den celebrates everything the filmmaker believes and doesn’t. Interestingly, musician Keertana Sesh has even come up with a special song about it, which has lyrics and dialogues by Rajasekhar Sudmoon and Shashikanth Billapati.
“RGV Den is a place that opens my mind to the public. It has images and quotes that make me feel happy, excited and motivated. The only thing that keeps going away from us is time and I want to squeeze every inch of the space and time. It is just a demonstration of what my mind looks like. I love powerful men and beautiful men. Powerful men are about intelligence who make things happen. Women have an additional aspect - beauty and I say this as a man,” RGV reportedly said. ALSO READ | Ram Gopal Varma SLAMS Mahesh Babu Over His 'Bollywood Can't Afford Me' Remark: ‘Bollywood Is Not A Company, How Can He Generalise'
“Anyone who comes here wants to work with me and this imagery will help them understand me subconsciously without having the need to explain, introduce and convince myself. I had this idea in my mind for many years and I’m working on this with my business partner - Ravi Varma, who was very excited to make it happen. The lighting is supposed to attract people, woo them,” he added.
RGV Den is a concept, idea and a beehive of talent, the office will be the hub of all forms of storytelling - films, web shows, the filmmaker said in a video.
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