A set used for the filming of 'Saawariya'. Photo Credit: SLB Films14 October 2007 (Sawf News) - The promos of Saawariya are a rare delight! The sets and the lighting are serene and surreal. A boat gliding over the placid water in a canal stirs romance and the vibrant roll of drums in the background score symbolize the restlessness of young love.
A set used for the filming of 'Saawariya'. Photo Credit: SLB FilmsThe film relies heavily on sets to recreate an ambiance of fantasy and surrealism.
"Designing sets for Saawariya was like creating visual poetry on film. Every frame had to have a soul, a style and feel of surrealism. That's why we decided to create sets in the palette of blues and greens," says Omung Kumar who designed the sets for the film.
However, every time we see the promos we are left wondering if the sets were inspired from The Venetian resort in Las Vegas that has an entire floor themed after Venice, complete with its bustling streets, canals, gondolas, canal side restaurants and musicians.
A view of the Venice themed floor in The Ventian resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Photo Credit: Sawf News "All the outdoor scenes were created indoors, on a set. A certain timeless quality permeates every frame of each set - from the clock tower to the pre-dominantly positioned RK logo, from the silent bridge to the still waters of the lake," explains Omung Kumar.
A view of the Venice themed floor in The Ventian resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsThe bridge, the clock tower and the canal - They are all there in The Venetian
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