Exclusive Interview With Mr. Uttam Dwa

Mr.Uttam Dwa is a well known name and personality in the field of film business and industry in Nepal. Being the owner of 4 selulide movie theaters of his own in Pokhara, his involvement in the movie business seems almost unlimited. From investing in Nepalese movies and supervision, to successful release, effective marketing, and to meet the targeted profit requires considerable amount of effort and administrtive skills. Hiring new movies first time in Pokhara has it's own challenges. Huge amount for movie quotations and getting the lottery among many experienced competitors and nominies reqires a great courage because movie theater culture is decreasing day by day due to increasing television culture. Economic and political crisis of the nation has it's own effects besides.There are more chances of loss than profit in this business. Here also his sucessful administrative skills are reflected. So in total, Mr. Dwa is just like a piece of metal inside the burning coal in the movie business of Nepal.
Even though, being a successful businessman and well recognized personality, he is very simple, friendly, eager to help, curious and talkative. According to him, his father Mr. Jeet Prasad Dwa is his source of inspiration and blessings of his mother, Late Mrs. Veg Maya Dwa has enabled him to stay in the current position. He is a strong believer of god and he is thankful towards him for bringing him to enjoy this beautiful and creative world of God as a human being and providing a chance to know the joys and sorrows. In his own words, he has enjoyed every moment whatever life has provided him. Although he has crossed 40 springs of his life, he still looks like a flower at it's full blossom totally independent to time. Here is a short interview with him taken by Ayush Shrestna and Sovit Basyal for www.pokharapage.com.

Question:	Mr. Dwa, what is the secret of your healthy and wealthy life?
Answer:	Ah...ha ha ha (laugh). Very interesting question. Actually there is a proverb,"Health is Wealth". Wealth is just like a momentum breeze. It can come any time and vanishes at no time. You don't have control over the breeze and wise man never worry about the momentum things. But yeah, if you have control over your physiology then the breeze do come and go. You can also have control over your health. So health is the only thing that is significient for life and success of life at it's best. So good health is the secret of my healthy and wealthy life, or a successful life in total. Ha.. ha.. ha.. (laugh).
Question:	So what is the secret of your healthy life?
Answer:	Now that's a very good question. See when a child borns, he is surroundeb by many kinds of things which are in favor and against him. Children never identifies the favorable and unforable things, neither they worry about them. It's their parents who worries about their health. They know what the child should do, what the child should not eat and how the child should act. Everything is controlled by the parents. But when they grow up, it's only them who can have contrlo over themselves. The one who have control over themselves or can control over their emotions leads a smooth sailing life. Regular exercise, balanced diet, positive attitude, and the strong will power is the reason of everybodys' healthy and successful life. Mine too.
Question:	You talked like a philosopher, were you a student of phylosophy?
Answer:	(Laugh). Well not really. Every man has a built-in phylosopy and life also teaches you many things. My words are the reflection of it. Basically I'm a commerce garduate.
Question:	Earlier, you talked about the children. by the way, how was your childhood? I mean your childhood features.
Answer:	I was less talkative, very shy and innocent when I was a child, so I was easily hunted by my friends.
Question:	What was your aim in your childhood?
Answer:	You might be surprised. I was a child with no aim and future plan. I never worried about the future or weaved any dreams for future.
Question:	But still got a wonderful life?
Answer:	Not really. Your eyes may wonderful and innocent. I've my own worries that are invisible to you. If I had a dream and if I would have achieved that, that'd be a wonderful life. I had no drea, so this life is just OK. Neither full of joy, nor boring.
Question:	When and why did you enter this field?
Answer:	In 2042 B.S. because I had no option. I was involved in the field forcefully. In the eyes of my parents, I was the only who can help them in business.
Question:	What were the challenges in the field earlier?
Answer:	Earlier there were less movie prodction but high competition among the film halls. The well-administration had it's own challenge for a smooth sailing business. Can't be explained in words.
Question:	Are there any other business in existence with your involvement?
Answer:	Oh yeah, others are biscuits idustry, clothing store, soap factory, and bricks factory.
Question:	In your eyes, how is the current business trend in Pokhara and how could we make Pokhara a city of opportunities?
Answer:	Well, business trend is in slow motion, almost at the speed of a snail. Whatever was or is there just seems satisfactory. New have the question of survival. Pokhara is also a small place and very conjusted for new business to fit. Unfair competition and monlpoly are at tieir best and lack of education, plan and far sight ness, and political cricis makes it even worse. The controlling sector is either idle or in deep sleep. But still there are hopes. The political conditions seems like getting better. Pokhara is best for tourism and related business. It can be promoted widely. The nomination for making international airport in Pokhara is another hope. So to make Pokhara a city of hope and opportunity, the tourism and related business should be promoted more widely and the necessary education and training should be provided bor successful promotion.
Question:	In your view, what is politics?
Answer:	It's a dirty game.
Question:	What is the current state of movie theater business?
Answer:	It's getting replaced by the television culture and 24 hours movie channels. Earlier it was very good.
Question:	Your Schooling from?
Answer:	Gandaki Boarding School (GBS).
Question:	Marriage?
Answer:	2052 B.S. Arranged marriage.
Question:	Hobbies?
Answer:	Basketball, football, volleyball, music (pop and folk).
Question:	People you like?
Answer:	Friendly, polite.
Question:	People you don't like?
Answer:	Pretending, and proudy people.
Question:	Favourite pastime?
Answer:	Gardening, T.V., Sight Seeing.
Question:	Future Plan?
Answer:	Nothing. Just the regular activities for survival.
Question:	Your source of inspiration?
Answer:	My dad.
Question:	Sad moment of life??
Answer:	Death of my mother.
Question:	Favourite place?
Answer:	Pokhara, Hong Kong.
Question:	Favourite Food?
Answer:	Fruits.
Question:	Finally, anything you'd like to say about us and our visitors?
Answer:	Many many good wishes for your website. I've found it really beautiful and dedicated for the promotion of Pokhara. Keep it up. For your visitors, I'd like to say, do whatever you can do in favor of Pokhara. You have that potential in you to make our Pokhara a true heaven. Thanks.
Question:	Message to young generation?
Answer:	Take care of your dad, mom, and family. They are your best friends and well wishers. They never think negative towards you. Love your nation as well.

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