Ajai
Sinha
Managing Director
Ananda Telefilms
Telecommunications Private Ltd.
Life
has not exactly been a roller coaster ride
for producer Ajai Sinha. In fact, as he
narrates us the story of his life, it sounds
like it's really been a struggle in search
of his real astitva so-to-speak.
One
sees a rather childlike simplicity in him,
as he reveals, "I came from Uttar Pradesh
to Mumbai not knowing what I really wanted
to do. I did my Civil Engineering and spent
a few years trying to construct canals,
which was rather frustrating.
So, how did a civil engineer later venture
out into television? On a rather candid
note, he reveals, "Later, I tried films
and acting but nothing could really fulfill
the creative urge in me. Along the way,
I figured out that only directing would
fulfill the creative urge in me. And the
first break in life came with Zee's Hasratein.
After which it's been television all the
way."
But as they say life always comes a full
circle. Now what next after Astitva-
Ek Prem Kahani? On a rather lighter
note, Sinha chuckles, "Now, I am again
out of work and sort of just rediscovering
life. Apart from working on a few scripts,
I am planning a long holiday with wife Sangita
to Australia and New Zealand."
As
we continue chatting over some chilled juice,
we slowly discover that Sinha plays a constellation
of roles in life. A multi-faceted personality
who feels strongly for social issues, writes,
travels, parties and can pick up any musical
instrument in just a few days.
 I
feel strongly for ...
My serials always attempt to convey a social
or a political message realistically. And
even in real life, I feel strongly for issues
concerning the country. It's ridiculous
that on the one hand we talk about the country
being on the global map, the economy growing
but on the other hand, we don't have some
basic infrastructure in the country. I think,
we need to seriously form a consensus and
sort out the real issues which concern the
common man.
Musically
yours...
As
a child I had this unusual knack to pick
up any musical instrument. I learned to
play the Banjo, Guitar, Mouth organ and
flute. But, somehow now, time doesn't permit
me to pursue my hobby.
I've
written a book
I grew up reading folk tales
which always left a deep impression on me.
I still love to read folk tales which always
have a social or a personal message. Apart
from reading, I've also written a book called
Akheri Bus, which was adapted from a Russian
play.
I
am crazy about cars
I
have a weakness for cars. The first vehicle,
I ever had was a Lambretta scooter, then
a Rajdoot bike. I sold that and bought a
Bajaj scooter. After a long time, I managed
to acquire a second hand Fiat. Finally,
after Hasratein happened, I bought
my first new car which was Esteem then Zen.
Later, I sold the Esteem and bought a Lancer,
sold my Zen and bought an Accent. Later
in life, I purchased a Scorpio. and now
I own a Mercedes.
Work rejuvenates me 
Work is never stressful but it'ss
always a challenge for me. There were times
during the early years of my life when I
felt like giving it all up. But then, where
would I go? I've realised that life is a
challenge and one has to face it. So,I don't
really believe in any kind of a relaxing
mantra.
I
love parties
I
love going to parties, meeting up with people
you've worked with and chatting up with
friends. And apart from this, of course
I love dreaming of the stars.
Future
plans
I've
done enough of television. Now my main focus
is films. I am currently working on a few
good scripts.
I
love to shop for Shoes
I
have a fetish for shoes. I have a collection
of more than 80 to 90 shoes. I've a wonderful
collection of shoes from across the world.
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