Отправлено: 13.02.09 12:13. Заголовок: Похоже Абханя решил ..
Похоже Абханя решил конкретно обосноваться в Нью-Йорке.. Щас честно говоря сил нет все это даже прочитать, не то что переводить, но кину на всякий случай.. Если кто прочитает - шепните в двух словах, с чего его так заколбасило..
Why is Abhay Deol not in Mumbai to savour the rave reviews his Dev D is getting? The actor is in New York and has decided to make the city his home. He has even signed up for a welding and metal work course there because he finds it therapeutic!
"I'm here in New York to stay. Right now I'm at a rented place. But I'm looking for a place to buy. It was very important for me to get away and do things other than acting. Yes, acting is my primary passion. But there's so much more to do in life," Abhay told IANS over phone from New York.
So now onwards he'll be travelling between New York and Mumbai.
"It's not as easy as it sounds. Travelling back and forth will take a lot of time and money. And it was a hard decision to take. But I needed to get away. In Mumbai, I was getting caught in a rut," Abhay said. Alternate vocation?
At the moment he is doing a course in welding and metal work at the Arts Students League of New York. Never heard of an actor doing a course in metal work before!
"Why not?" Abhay shoots back. "Melting metal at 60,000 degrees fahrenheit is very therapeutic. It's as cathartic as living out the anguish of Dev D. I was planning to take this time off too explore new territories for some time. But in Mumbai I was caught up in the never-ending chain of doing movies and promoting them.
"I thought I would finish this routine and then take time off. But it never happened. So I just took off after completing Dev D. Now I'm glad to hear the film has been so well-received. So what if I'm not in Mumbai? Friends back home are keeping me informed," he said.
Abhay has family, including his sister, in California and friends in New York.
"So it's not as though I'm alone. I don't miss home because this is also home now. I chose New York as my second home because it's a city that has always fascinated me. It's such a hub of activity. The creative possibilities here are unlimited. I want to grow not just as an actor but also as a human being," he said.
Abhay will be returning to Mumbai for a new crop of assignments as and when they happen. These include Anil Kapoor's home production with Sonam Kapoor, a new film with Dibakar Banerjee of Khosla Ka Ghosla fame and the directorial debut of Vikramaditya Motwane, who co-scripted Dev D.
The actor, who was launched by his uncle and Bollywood actor of yesteryears, Dharmendra with Socha Na Tha in 2005, has featured in films like Ahista Ahista, Manorama Six Feet Under, Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! But Anurag Kashyap's Dev D is his first big hit.
He teamed up with two newcomers - Kalki Koechlin and Mahi Gill - in the film, which is a modern take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic novel Devdas.
Abhay is thrilled about the triumph of Dev D.
"We worked hard on the film. And now when I hear such good things being said about it, I feel all the labour has paid off."
He likes to keep things subtle, refuses to conform to the cliché and is secure with selective anonymity. Sounds like a recipe for disaster? Not if the man in question is Abhay Deol, who has sealed his position in the league of actors-to-reckon-with
Abhay Deol, turned out in a casual jeans and T, is back after a New York sojourn to rave reviews (for Dev D). Being touted as the different actor on the block is a confirmation of what Deol has always believed in—that it never pays to be part of the crowd. “It was always my desire to do things differently. Cinema is about entertainment but it need not always be escapist,” he says of his choice in films. His wiry frame and slow drawl is not the stuff formula film heroes are made of but Deol, through his clever choice of film—-Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, Manorama-Six Feet Under, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Dev D — has more than made up for it. The success of Dev D, a contemporary take on youth and drugs spun off Sarat Chandra’s novel, he admits, has lent him credibility as an actor. “People are willing to put money on my production house, recession notwithstanding,” he admits.
Among other precautionary measures, the actor chose to ignore advice from well-meaning friends and family that “this would work or not work”. “But my priority was that it should work for me,” says Deol. “If I had listened to them, I would have probably failed as there are better-looking actors out there with better physiques and I would have been one among many. I cared about acting and films and my individuality.”
It was perhaps in keeping with his abovementioned beliefs that he did not opt to be launched by his illustrious tayaji Dharmendra or cousins Sunny and Bobby. However, having come into his own, he is open to working in a film that brings them together.
“If it comes to working with my family, I will be even more nitpicky. A film with bade Papa or Sunny bhaiya or Bobby will have to be really good. I will take it upon myself to ensure that. I will go through the script…the story would also have to be about a family as it will be hard to push a film wherein we play friends, strangers or hero and villain for that matter.”
He mulls over the matter for a while and then says that acting with Bobby would be the easiest as they are closest in age. “Besides, I would feel really scared and even awkward to be anyone but myself before tayaji or bhaiya,” he points out.
With family matters sorted we talk shop - after the very successful Dev D and widely-acclaimed Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Deol now has three films under his belt -Dev Benegal’s Indo-American co-production, a road film, an adaptation of Emma for Anil Kapoor’s banner opposite Sonam Kapoor and Junction, a film that he is producing under his own banner, called Forbidden Films.
The Emma adaptation, he says, will be a romantic comedy - something in the When Harry Met Sally genre. Junction, on the other hand, with a spanking new and hugely-talented director is a tragic love story with three principal characters, of which he is one. As for now, intense Dev D sort of roles are on hold till the time something equally challenging comes across.
Newer challenges include grappling with the attention that accompanies success and the actor known for his reticence has devised the perfect way to keep things sane. He keeps flitting to New York between his films where he can just walk into a club and enjoy live music and be himself. “For most part, people come up to me and request for a photograph with them or have comments about my work, which is great. There are stars who can create a frenzy, people just go crazy around them crowding and pawing them…that is scary.”
He admits that all the exposure can sometimes get in the way of relationships too. “In the past, there have been instances when I have met someone interesting and asked her out for coffee. The next thing you hear is about you dating so-and-so. The thing is I need to get to know someone before I do that and the exposure comes in the way. If I am really serious about someone, I won’t hide it but I won’t be feeding the media with details either. Please don’t expect me to answer questions like ‘How did you meet?’ etc.”
Meanwhile, the actor seems happy with the choices he has made. “There are no guarantees in life, but I am more secure now. I have more faith,” he says. Formula films, he reiterates, are slowly but surely on their way out and the time is right for his brand of low-cost, high- content films. Timing, they say, is crucial for an actor. In Deol’s case, it’s yet another detail that he’s got right..
Отправлено: 19.03.09 21:41. Заголовок: а вот это интерв..
а вот это интервью уже гораздо интереснее.
I want to go beyond escapist cinema, says Abhay Deol
Mumbai, March 19, 2009
He has veered away from the conventional to explore forbidden territory.. and has snapped up a high drool quotient. Abhay Deol in a Q and A with Hiren Kotwani.
Buzz is that you are trying to make inroads into Hollywood. Ha ha.. if that was the case, I’d be in LA. Sure, if it’s a meaty role but no bit parts. Bombay is home. In the five-six months that you’ll been away, you could have easily wrapped up a movie. I’ve a couple of projects lined up, Dibakar Bannerjee’s next and an Anil Kapoor film with an awesome script and the lovely Sonam. There’s also my own Junction, that will take off by October-November.
Was it wise to be away when Dev D released? (Laughs) It was lucky I was away because it obviously worked for the film. Seriously, if a movie is good, it will find its audience.
But Dev D wasn’t meant for family viewing. It’s a family film but not meant to be seen with the family. There’s a lot of sex and drugs in it, not visually, but it hits you. Still, most ‘U’ certified Hindi films have more skin show, with girls in skimpy outfits in item songs. I’m more comfortable watching Dev D with my mom than a film that makes a woman an object whose only purpose is to dance provocatively. My aunt prayed all night that the censors wouldn’t pass the film, she was scandalised. (Laughs) Bobby loved it and said he was proud of me. My mother and sister did too, but not my dad. But on the whole they appreciated my performance and are happy the film did well.
So now you’ve chalked out your own path, a path less trodden? I want to go beyond escapist cinema. A song takes the graph away from the characters and screenplay. I enjoy films like American Beauty and want to do similar films that reflect our culture. It’s not been an easy journey. Everyone just assumed that because of my background, I would be of a certain type. I’ve had to fight for what I believe in. I’m still a newcomer and learning everyday. Fortunately, I got critic and audience acceptance much earlier than industry acceptance. Newer directors have approached me because I wasn’t with the majority, yet wasn’t far removed.
Considering that you already have your own family banner, Vijayta Films, why start your own production, Forbidden Films? Part of it was for the experience of doing a low budget, high concept movie. I’d like to work with guys like Navdeep (Singh), Anurag (Kashyap) and Dibakar Bannerjee. It’s a great time in the industry, change is here.
Why not raise the bar and push the envelope? (Smiles) Everything I was doing was forbidden, so Forbidden Films.
So you’re not acting in the next lot of Vijayta Films’ projects? I will, whenever there’s a suitable script and role. It’s scary to work with family, alongside my brothers and uncle.I can’t imagine myself screaming at them even in front of the camera.
You’re playing the young Dharmendra in a movie Sangeeth Sivan is directing for Vijayta. It’s like flashback. But I’m also looking for scripts where I have a bigger role, with Bobby, (Sunny) bhaiyya or papa.. I call my taya, papa.
Apparently, you weren’t pleased that Sunny had committed on your part to a project with the three Deol brothers. I read this but it is not true.
Some filmmakers are wary of approaching you because you throw attitude. Attitude? Well, it takes a little bit of convincing to get me on board. I get so involved that it’s important for me to be on the same wavelength with the people I work with. It’s important for an actor to make the right decision. He’s the face of the film, so he also gets the maximum flak if a film doesn’t do well.
Imtiaz Ali, who directed your debut film, Socha Na Tha, seems to have moved on. We don’t call each other regularly but if we happen to bump into each other, we talk. I’ve never pursued anyone. If someone wants me for his film, he knows how to get in touch with me.
Sudhir Mishra is planning his adaptation of Devdas too, against a political backdrop. Your take? Anyone can do an adaptation. You can indianise James Bond, even spoof him. Even Heer Ranjha. It’s good to take iconic characters and give them a new platform. But before you set out to do so, it’s important to be sure of yourself first.
Were you influenced by Dilip Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan? I saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas when it released and Dilip Kumar’s when I was very young. Dilip saab had his interpretation, Shah Rukh had his, and I had mine. I had read the book and knew how Anurag was looking at it. I would have got nervous if I’d thought of Dilip saab and Shah Rukh.
Reportedly, Dilip Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan went though a low after playing the tragic character. What about you? It was hard making the film and it would be hard to watch it again. But it was a kind of catharsis too.. I had to let it all out. I felt better after doing it because you couldn’t go any lower. But I also needed a change, a different environment. That’s why I went off to New York.
Weren’t you apprehensive that the negative vibes towards director Anurag Kashyap could affect the movie’s prospects? Nothing can affect a good film except bad publicity and marketing...certainly not people talking bad about Anurag. We weren’t so insecure.
Why give anyone that much power? I was in New York at the time of the release but I heard that there had been a problem with the multiplexes. That resolved only the night before. So there were no ads in the papers on Friday, as a result of which the morning shows were affected. But by evening, collections had picked up. I had thought that it would pick up by word-of-mouth publicity but I had also thought that the movie would get an initial from the way UTV was marketing it.
You’re said to be on a dating spree in New York. Miss having a steady woman in your life? How do you know there’s no steady woman in my life?
Not since Neetu Chandra, about whom you confided in Raima Sen? Really? Did Raima tell you that? I need to find out where you hear these things from.
Отправлено: 22.03.09 07:47. Заголовок: Tony пишет: Junctio..
Tony пишет:
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Junction, on the other hand, with a spanking new and hugely-talented director is a tragic love story with three principal characters, of which he is one.
Ну вот, хотя бы что-то узнали про Junction - а то ж вообще ничего не было известно. (а ты говоришь - ничего нового.. ) Tony пишет:
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My aunt prayed all night that the censors wouldn’t pass the film, she was scandalised. (Laughs) Bobby loved it and said he was proud of me. My mother and sister did too, but not my dad. But on the whole they appreciated my performance and are happy the film did well.
Ну Абханя.. Разбил семью на два лагеря. Ну что - по крайней мере стало понятно, что у него есть систер. а тетя - это бобсова мама или как, интересно? Бо молодец. бум надеяться и молиться, чтобы он шагнул от "нравится" к "хочу"... А что про Саню ничего нет? Или я пропустила? Tony пишет:
Отправлено: 26.03.09 19:03. Заголовок: интервью без даты. ..
интервью без даты. по содержанию, похоже, что старенькое. пусть будет.
Movie interview: Abhay Deol
I don't think anyone can act
He's different from the Deol brothers Bobby and Sunny in that he's not as flamboyant. But Abhay Deol has proved that everything works in Bollywood. And nothing succeeds like success.
Your first film 'Socha na tha' didn't do well?
Yes it lost money for my brothers and shaped my career from then onwards.
At that time did you feel you wanted to become an actor?
I think very early on I felt I wanted to become an actor but because everyone took it for granted that I would do nothing else except act, I hated the idea too. Films were something that was always there so the thought of acting necessarily came to mind but I refused to tell anybody. I joined theatre in school and signed myself up for stage. In the 80's it wasn't so cool to be an actor your friends would tease you.
Did you train at all?
Yes I did, besides doing it in school. I went to LA and I did two years of. I like acting because I like being in someone else's shoes.
How does that help?
It makes you understand yourself more.
So what have you learnt about yourself?
It made me a bit more objective about myself and it made change come in a lot easier, it made acceptance a lot easier. Today I'm not the same person I was last year. I am less affected by things.
Events that shaped your career?
My first film - the fact that it didn't do well for my brother and the fact that my career didn't take off. That was really, really, really the deciding factor in the way that things shaped up. And to tell you very honestly, I'm so thankful for the way it went.
Did that actually shape the films you chose henceforth?
Quite honestly, I think I would've still done the films. I'm very protective of my choices, of what I want to do so let's say even if 'Socha na tha' was a success and I had read the story of 'Ek challis ki last local', I would've probably have gone for 'Ek challis' rather than a big film
How do you approach a role today?
Like I always have - the script has to appeal to me. Then I get really excited and agree to do it.
If you find a role a little tough what do you tap into at that time?
I tap into my director. I look to them for answers.
How much did acting school actually help in making you an actor?
I don't think anyone can make an actor. It is an inherent quality that one has to have. I think everybody can act but not everybody can get to be an actor. If you can get somebody to ignore then camera and be themselves, they can act. What acting schools do is to open you up - open up your world views. It's about exploring and discovering.
It makes you less inhibited.
Did you help you?
Yes it did. I was very insecure and inhibited. I had all sorts of insecurities that played upon me and I learnt to accept them and they went away.
Yesterday’s freak is today’s rock star. But Abhay Deol, 33, whose last films Dev. D and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! made a place for him in Bollywood’s history, still lives out of a suitcase.
He’s just back from New York, where he escapes to whenever he feels claustrophobic constantly being in the eye of the media and Bollywood, and where he seeks emotional sustenance from his family. “In America, I get recognised mostly by the people from the sub-continent,’’ he says. “There are days on end when no one even looks at me, and then all of a sudden, some guy recognises me. That comes as a welcome surprise. There are no intrusions on my privacy, though.’’
He admits that the only reason he comes to Mumbai is to solicit work. His earlier outings in the movies — Socha Na Tha, Ahista Ahista, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and Manorama Six Feet Under — are DVD cult classics, but came a cropper at the box office. If Abhay is amused that perceptions have changed overnight, he’s not bragging about it. “Even when my films were flopping, my price was going up,’’ smiles the actor displaying enviable dimples (a corny aside is that his pet name is Dimpy). Dev Benegal’s Road Movie is his only assignment currently. He has also green lighted Anil Kapoor’s Ayesha with the lovely Sonam. “I’m also in talks for two more films,’’ says Abhay. And he is in the process of setting up his production house.
The man who is responsible for the contemporary take on Sarath Chandra’s Devdas, and is still winning accolades for it, wants only to make different cinema. “Dev. D shocked many,’’ smiles Abhay again. “One of my aunts prayed fervently that the censors wouldn’t pass it because she found the film too abrasive and shocking.’’ He himself thinks Anurag Kashyap is a genius. “I loved his adaptation of Devdas. I agreed to the screen intimacy because I knew I was in a safe pair of hands. But in real life, I’m super-shy.’’
His sole intention now is to keep pushing the envelope as far as Hindi films go. “Song and dance in a film is an aberration for me,’’ he says. “Cinema has to be more real. When I talk of pushing the envelope, I don’t mean that cinema should be more violent or sexually explicit. What I mean is that we must raise the bar and tackle slice-of-life subjects and characters.’’ He is okay, not ecstatic, being a Bollywood product, but to him, “Bollywood is still a genre. It is unfair to call all Hindi films as Bollywood. Hindi cinema goes far beyond what it typically is classified as Bollywood.’’
If there’s one thing he abhors about his current ‘hot’ status —it is constantly being under media surveillance. “Tabloid journalism is at its peak in India,’’ regrets the actor. “The press is very intrusive. It doesn’t feel the need to crosscheck anything with an actor before speculating.” He feels whether it is his love life or his price, everything is discussed in a cavalier fashion, and that is something he won’t stand for. “I guard my privacy very fiercely,’’ says Abhay.
“I can’t talk about who I am dating because the women I date, guard their privacy even more than I do.’’ And, India’s rock star film actor threatens that if his New York jaunts get too much publicity, he will still fly out of the country every six months. “Only the destination will be different,’’ he says.
Abhay Deol is finally realising his worth in Bollywood
Jul 01, 2009
He may have finally found his feet in the industry but Abhay Deol can’t seem to stay put in Mumbai. He’s just returned from New York City from what turned out to be almost a six-month vacation to “rejuvenate”, he’s ready to go back. “I’m going back soon,” promises the actor. “The quality of life here is not great. Navdeep Singh puts it brilliantly; he says that people talk about traffic in Bombay the way people talk about the weather in London,” he says flashing those dimples that cause hearts to skip several beats. Seated at the lounge of a suburban hotel, he’s in his Dev.D avata—distressed denims paired with a green tee and a black jacket and a sling bag. His overgrown stubble is in place but the bloodshot eyes are replaced by a naughty twinkle one can recall from his act in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!.
His trip to the Big Apple became quite a topic of discussion in Bollywood, especially since the 33-year-old escaped the post-hit hype of two of the best films we’ve seen last year. Instead if reveling and networking, the reclusive actor upped and left for a “normal and anonymous” life. “The welding course was peripheral, something to keep the mind occupied and to experiment. In fact, I attended school only till February because I’d had my fill by then,” he says.
The music and live concerts that NYC offers were, in fact, what drew him there. “India’s stuck in time warp where music is concerned,” he says as he puts his legs up against the edge of the table. “In NY, I got to watch my favourite band Muse play live though I missed the opportunity to watch Coldplay and Doves.”
Having been labeled as the poster boy of meaningful cinema, after grueling six years of being overlooked, is not something he has digested yet. He instead enquires innocently: “What are people saying about me? My work has been appreciated by the masses but then why am I told that I cater to the niche audience? And if I have become a star then why are producers still haggling with me over my price—they should pay me more, no?” he laughs. “This is the reason I’m starting my own production company. I’ll save on my own cost and do movies I like.”
Besides focusing on his production house, Deol has Dibakar Banerjee’s next, a political thriller, to look forward to this year-end. Meanwhile, extending his role as a producer and actor, he has penned a treatment that is set to be his most ambitious project to date. “I don’t have the confidence to write an entire script but I write treatments. It’s a story that’s been on my mind for a while; I just didn’t know how to end it. But in NY, it suddenly came to me. I hope I can get financiers on board.”
Since women form a huge chunk of his fan base, it’s surprising that the dishy actor hasn’t taken up product endorsements. “Overexposure on television can make you a star. When that happens, people start watching the personality do the role and overlook the character. But that’s not to say I won’t do endorsements at all,” he explains. “I’d like to choose my products well and, of course, I have to be paid really well.”
Отправлено: 06.07.09 21:12. Заголовок: Абханя как гей-ико..
Абханя как гей-икона . а вообще... славное интервью. жаль только, что фильтрованное. вопрос о деоловской честности помянут весьма уместно .
Attraction is attraction, says Abhay Deol
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar has had his place in the sun, and so have recently Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor, as far as being the fantasy icons of gays are concerned. But if the buzz is to be believed, the younger lot of homosexuals find Abhay Deol irresistible. Probably because of the non-conformist and rebellious attitude that the actor is synonymous with.
Say that to Abhay and he is visibly thrilled. "Really? When did that happen? Wow, that's great. It's really a positive thing. Attraction is attraction -- as long as people find me attractive, it doesn't matter which sex they belong to," he says with a dimpled smile.
"I am flattered," he adds after thinking for a second longer. Ask him if any man has made a pass at him, he roars, "I am not sure. You know, I walk around with blinders. Even if someone went crazy trying to show me that they find me attractive, I wouldn't notice," he says with a sheepish grin.
One would think the man is resting on the laurels of Dev D and Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye. "No, no, in this industry, if something clicks they push you to make the same kind of films. They have an image of you and they want you to stick to it. I want to do stuff that's different, I don't mind repeating genres but I don't want to repeat characters and stories. When I see someone doing the same action hero or romantic lead always, I get scared. I don't want that to happen to me," he says.
Which is why, he says, he ends up turning down most offers he gets. "I feel terrible when I say no and it's really hard.But I am not going to be nice to someone just because that someone is important, I would rather be honest about it. Those who understand me, get it. If someone is offended by my honesty, its their problem, not mine."
Отправлено: 15.09.09 12:40. Заголовок: "Road, Movie is ..
"Road, Movie is not run-of-the-mill Bollywood film, it is a dry feel-good comedy" - Abhay Deol
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, September 15, 2009 - 14:19 IST
Having delivered a slew of sleeper hits that broke Bollywood stereotypes and gave the Indian film industry a new direction, Abhay Deol, who hails from an illustrious film family, is being touted as India's young, successful new-age hero.
His much-discussed Hindi film, Road, Movie, has been officially invited for a world premiere as a special presentation at The Toronto International Film Festival, 2009.
In a rare interview, the young Deol opens up about the film that's been kept guarded all this time:
What was your reaction when you first heard the narration of Road, Movie from Dev Benegal? I didn't have a narration, I actually read the script and it was really nice, dreamy and humorous. It's Rajasthan (a North-Indian state), so I kinda had a nice feel about it. I knew Dev (Benegal) and was sure that he would get a good team together. Then there was Studio 18 behind it, which was a big plus point as well. It's important for a good script and director to have the right backing. All I had to do is to sign on the dotted line, which I did!
It's very different from the ones I've played previously. He's very simple, urban and non-verbal. It was a journey through life for him Road, Movie has been produced for Indian Films and Studio 18 by well-known US-based producers, Ross Katz and Susan B. Landau. Did you know about them? I got to know Susan on the shoot; she was the person behind the wheel driving us. It was cute to watch her work in an Indian milieu. On the way she began to pick up a bit of Indian-ness, which was great. I met Ross briefly in New York at the screening of Slumdog Millionaire.
Tell us the experience of working with Tannishtha Chatterjee and Satish Kaushik in Road, Movie? Satish Kaushik and Tannishta are seasoned actors with a great body of work. I got to know them during the making of the film and it was a pleasure. Dev is a great director to work with as well. He's very clear in his thought process and very receptive to ideas and opinions. When he has something nice to say that means he's really angry and when he has something nasty to say he's really happy. He was nasty for the most part so that was a good thing!
Tell us a bit about your character in Road, Movie? It's very different from the ones I've played previously. He's very simple, urban and non-verbal. It was a journey through life for him - comic, dramatic, coming of age, growing up and discovering freedom. He doesn't have an idea of what he wants to do, all he know is that he doesn't want to be in this town because he doesn't see a future for himself. He fears he'll end up like his father.
The truck is an integral character in Road, Movie. Tell us a bit about your romance with it? It was hectic but fun. I had to drive a truck- a 1943 Chevy in which a brand new engine had to be put! It wouldn't go further than 40-50 miles an hour and in a sequence where I had to drive it really fast everyone was afraid that the truck would collapse!
The wind shield was too low, so I had to slouch and drive. The rear view mirrors looked up on the back of the truck so I couldn't see the traffic behind me but over time I got used to it.
I had to drive a truck- a 1943 Chevy in which a brand new engine had to be put! It wouldn't go further than 40-50 miles an hour What's been your biggest take-away from the Road, Movie experience? It was my eighth film, I was mature by then... it was a great experience overall. I made some great friends and slogged in the desert heat. I hope it does well because it's not a run-of-the-mill Bollywood film. It is a dry feel-good comedy, poetic and subtle in its humour, beautifully shot and surreal.
What would you say is the USP of Road, Movie? Its execution. It's a beautifully shot universal story with minimal dialogues. The movie is told through silences through the road journey.
What were your thoughts on finding out about its official selection and world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, 2009? I was excited and delighted because this is the kind of film that merits a huge international platform. Its script was an official selection at L'Atelier du Cannes in 2006. It is being represented internationally by Fortissimo Films. Road, Movie is their first Indian take-up. The film is Indian at heart but international in attitude and personality. It caters to the South-Asian and mainstream audiences alike.
(Road, Movie premieres at The Winter Garden Theatre Toronto on 18th September and at The Scotia Bank Theatre 1 Toronto on 19th September.)
Отправлено: 15.02.10 23:15. Заголовок: "I'd be fool..
"I'd be foolish to turn down Zoya's film" - Abhay Deol
By Subhash K. Jha, February 15, 2010 - 10:59 IST
There was a strong rumour in the industry last week that Abhay Deol who is on a high after the accolades and fair amount of profits for Dev D was having second thoughts on doing Zoya Akhtar's film with Farhan Akhtar and Hrithik Roshan.
"Abhay," said a reliable source, "wants to do only solo-hero projects."
When questioned Abhay doesn't deny that he has indeed so far sought out films where he is the only male lead. "And why not? From my first film Socha Na Tha to Dev D most of the films that I've been doing so far have offered me a chance to be on my own. Why not use the cinema space to create your own rhythm and pace when you are getting the opportunity? Having said that, I'd be foolish to turn down something like Zoya's film. It does have three heroes, yes. But all of us have strong interesting and equal roles. That's why I agreed to do the film."
Abhay also reminds you that he has done an ensemble cast before. "I did Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd directed by Reema Kagti. And thoroughly enjoyed myself."
In fact in Honeymoon... Abhay had stepped into a role earmarked for Farhan. A fact Abhay says he wasn't aware of when he signed the film. That's where his friendship with Farhan began. Abhay admits if he wasn't friendly with Farhan and Hrithik he would've had a tough time deciding whether to do the project. "So yes, for all practical purposes I will be doing only solo-hero films. Even Aisha is a solo-hero film," says Abhay, and never did the film's leading lady Sonam Kapoor's father Anil Kapoor think she's the film's 'hero.'
Abhay finishes Anil Kapoor's Aisha and goes straight into his home production Basra and Zoya Akhtar's film with Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar.
Abhay hopes to spend most of 2010 in Mumbai working around the clock in three new projects which includes Zoya Akhtar's road movie. Abhay who has taken a sabbatical from his new home-life in New York, is also all set to do a full-on potboiler.
For now he's also done with modern literary adaptations. First Dev D which was a punk-version "Provided I get one that I like. I can't just hop genres for the heck of it. But yes a typical conventional commercial film does seem like a good idea right now. And by the way I've done the song-and-dance routine in my first film Socha Na Tha."
New York is now Abhay's second home, "I've made friends there. But not too many. I don't make friends easily. Whenever I get lonely I fly down to meet my sisters in California. I'll be working away from New York during most of the film. But I'll hardly be in Mumbai. I'll be traveling to shoot through most of 2010."
About the welding course in the US, Abhay confesses he didn't attend the classes too regularly. "But yes I can weld stuff. So the course wasn't a waste."
Any hopes of winning awards for Dev D? "Not really. I've never really won any awards. I've managed to make a decent career without them," Abhay ends wryly.
Большаааая интервьюха с Абханей - ввиду предстоящего релиза Road Movie
"Dev D was more out there... Road, Movie is more subtle" - Abhay Deol
By Chandni Dev, March 4, 2010 - 14:06 IST
He broke every existing cliché, whether it was about playing safe with scripts or the stereotype about the good guy being the hero. He was part of the growing and exploring New Age Cinema. Abhay Deol, who always took the road less travelled, took off on a trip when he fancied one and never believed in being the follower, is hitting the screens shortly with his next film Road Movie. Chandni Dev at Bollywood Hungama finds out about this Journey undertaken by the rebellious Deol which is bound to traverse off the beaten track.
You've been away for a while, what's going on? Uhh...I like to take my breaks once in a while you know, it's good to do that.
You're fans have been waiting, and with Road Movie coming up, they're expecting you to give them something different all over again. Are you ready to face the expectations? It's as different as different can get. I shot Dev D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye, and Road Movie back to back. As different as Dev D is from Oye Lucky, same way Road Movie is different from Oye lucky as well as Dev D. So the effort is there. As people are expecting me to be different from my earlier films, I am sure they are not going to be disappointed because it is different for sure. When you watch the movie you'll understand what I mean.
How did this project come your way? I was in New York as my film Manorama Six Feet Under was playing at a festival there and I bumped into Dev Benegal. He said 'I saw your film and it was really good' and I thanked him when he said that he has something for me that he would like to speak to me about. And I knew Dev from Split Wide Open because I saw the film when it came out and I knew English August but I hadn't seen it. So this is why I was keen on working with him and he had a great script. I read it when I was shooting for Oye Lucky and said yes to it.
Was there any personal reason you took this journey up? Well I like travelling and as the name suggests it is a Road Movie so it's on the road. I like the idea of being just out there in Rajasthan, away from civilisation. It's not shot necessarily in Jaisalmer or Jodhpur, though we did shoot a bit in Jodhpur but most of it was out in the dessert and that idea was intriguing, not only that but the plot of the film was nice. Dev was somebody I wanted to work with and he had a great team, so yea there are many reasons why I did this film.
Tell us what's your character in the film like? He's from a small town, a city you can say, pretty urban, but not a metropolis like Mumbai or, like Delhi or anything. He's somebody who just wants to be out there, experience new adventures, and maybe have a different life. But he is not a rebellious sort of a guy, he is not someone who will stand up for what he really wants to do, and fight for it...No! Infact he is someone who is humble and towered down by the way he has been raised. That is what I really liked about the character. Without being rebellious, without being in your face, he finds an opportunity for an adventure and takes it up.
It's interesting how all the characters you've played have a shade of grey in it, they aren't just good guys and bad guys. I think none of us are good or bad right? People in general, nine on ten, are not all black or white. They all have shades of grey. In fact I would say all 10 are like that. That's what attracts me to the characters in the script that have that. It's more believable, when you see that in life everyday.
So how different is this character from what you are in real life? Did you have to work on the feel of this character? Everything has to be worked on a little bit, to know the thought process behind it. You can do a workshop on it. Dev that way was easy to work with because he's very similar to the way I work. I also try and tend to use my present state of mind, you know, sometimes you are in a state of mind or frame of mind at the present moment and you can use that. I had to shoot two films back to back so I was really tired and saturated. Getting new ideas was getting more and more difficult so I actually used that to my advantage and Dev wanted that as well. Though the character was very different from me because I can be very vocal about what I want, like I stand up for what I believe and fight for it whereas this character wouldn't. So in many ways it's quite different from what I am.
So what is your favourite part of the film? My favourite part of the film?
Anything, a scene, or act that you hadn't done before? There are a few out there but I wouldn't put any favourites between a film. It's all part of the process, the journey, one thing leads to another, anyways even if I were to pick one I would give the story away...
Hmm...I was hoping you would.. < Laughs> nice try....
So any challenges that you faced on the set or was it an easy breezy ride? It wasn't easy....filming never is. Being in Rajasthan was the biggest and hardest thing by itself...
How was it working with Tannishtha? Awesome! She is really cool. She is a good actor and she is very focussed. I on the other hand tend to play around a little bit you know. I always tried to tease her. I would see her getting into the character, into the mood five minutes before the shot and I would make faces and tease her, and ended up finding myself distracted. So it really was lovely working with her. Just an amazing actor I would say. Faisal is the kid in the film and he is going to be the find of the movie, he was so good, people are going to discover a new kid who is a great actor as well.
The film has quickly garnered social appreciation, how does it feel? It feels awesome. It's not one kind of audience that has accepted it but wherever it has played, it has a houseful show. Literally like, Berlin had five shows and all of them were houseful. I couldn't get tickets for my own friends. Yea! They said "You should've told us before we would have booked you more tickets but be happy that there are people buying your tickets' ...so it's really been well appreciated. People are like 'Wow! This is what people are making in India now? Is it the norm?' and we are like 'No it's not the norm but it can be if more people embrace it.' So it feels really good that.
But well, Indian audience loves drama... what kind of reaction are you expecting? I hope they react well, like you asked me earlier if it's going to be different from my other films because people expect it to be, I was like 'okay! If that's what they are going to come in to watch they won't be disappointed' But on one level it's a very subtle film, in its humour, in its drama, in every way it's subtle. Something we are not used too, even in our food we are used to strong flavouring, that's our basic roots. We as a culture like to indulge. That's one thing I am hoping people appreciate, because it is a really good film.
Our audiences want it over the top.... Yea! But there is a growing audience for subtlety, I wouldn't say there isn't. Umm...you know like Dev D was an easy sell because there was nothing subtle about it, it was more out there, it was more stylish. This film isn't relying on any of those things. It's a simple story and it's beautifully told, and I hope that goes down well with the audiences here. It has worked with the global audiences.
What's after Road Movie? After Road, its Aisha...
Leaning towards direction anytime... No! No...not at all...
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Отправлено: 01.10.10 00:27. Заголовок: - Абхай стал "л..
- Абхай стал "лицом чемпионатов по гольфу" - про это много где мелькало, а вот тут пишут, что он тоже ищет - и даже, вроде, сам пишет - сценарий, чтоб сняться с дядей и двоюродными братьями - э-эх! хотела б посмотреть кин с такой чудной компанией!..
Abhay keen to work with Deol family
He hails from an illustrious film family and has been in the industry for five years, but Abhay Deol is yet to work with his uncle Dharmendra or cousins, Sunny and Bobby. “I really want to,” he says, “but it’s very hard to find the right script.”
Of late, Deol has been actively involved in developing scripts, and hopes he will be able to write one to accommodate his kin soon. “I’ve written a lot of synopses and treatments that are yet to be evolved into scripts. I think of the subject, and then fit the actors. I feel that works out better,” he explains.
But the thought of performing in front of his tayaji Dharmendra makes him nervous: “I’m scared to be anyone but myself in front of him. I don’t know how I’d play a character that’s not me.” Even then, Deol is on the lookout for roles that he hasn’t played before.
In his new role as the brand ambassador of McDowell Signature, Deol will be promoting an upcoming golf championship. “I like the fact that they are taking a risk by choosing golf over other popular sports like cricket. Not including song and dance in a film is one that I’ve taken. Making films on dark themes and portraying women in a different light are also considered risks,” he says.
The actor is looking to push the envelope further by trying his hand at other genres. “I’d love to do an action movie,” he says, confident that his reputation for doing niche cinema would not hamper that prospect. “I don’t think the audience expects me to stick to any genre. Rather I think they want me to keep experimenting, without taking them for granted.”
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Отправлено: 21.11.10 00:31. Заголовок: - вот куда бы это - ..
- вот куда бы это - к Абхаю или к Эше? Решила - сюда, хотя дело тут семейное
Abhay's Esha's new adviser Ankur Batra, TNN, Nov 10, 2010
Guess who is Esha Deol's favourite actor among the new crop? Na, its not papa's favourite boy, Sunny, instead, its chhota bhai Abhay Deol! "Every time I see him on-screen, I get amazed at his maturity level. With such talent, he can essay any complex role with a lot of ease," says Esha.
Now before your mind goes racing back to what your sources told you earlier about Esha considering Abhay as an average actor, for perspective, we'd like to tell you that Esha now thinks otherwise. "The film, "Oye Lucky Lucky Oye" was incredible. Then, there was "Dev D", which again showed us a different side to Abhay's acting. Now I have reached to a conclusion – he is just superb," she declares. Esha loves watching his movies and is eagerly awaiting his upcoming releases. Ask her what's so special about Abhay, and she tells you, "He has given a different meaning to characters. Many people love him for his portrayals."
In return, Abhay bhaiyya is also looking after his sister's welfare and is helping Esha with career options. People close to Deols say that Abhay is making Esha meet filmmakers so that she can lap up some meaty roles. "Yes, I am doing that. I talk to him very often," confesses Esha. Known as mamma's girl, Esha is super excited about "Tell Me Oh Khuda", where she's also sharing screen space with daddy Dharmendra. "We are done with the shooting. It's a very different movie, as we've tweaked the conventional subject of family. Shooting with dad was an emotional moment for me."
Esha still consults her mom before deciding her films, but what about mom's dream of her marriage? "That's not happening soon," she adds.
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Отправлено: 21.11.10 13:43. Заголовок: да, как верно отмети..
да, как верно отметила где-то в наших обсуждениях, BobbyK, - Бобс, как и Саня, хотя люди вполне современные, но по отношению к "индустрии" все-таки "старорежимные" романтики, - как папа - я таких люблю сердечно... А Абхай - из нового поколения профессионалов. И Эше правильнее быть там же. Смена эпох...
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No strings attached for Abhay Deol Published: Monday, Feb 14, 2011
Actor Abhay Deol likes to flirt with the unconventional — both on and off the silver screen. He is quite open about his relationship with model-actress Preeti Desai but the actor who had reportedly moved in with her does not endorse the idea of getting married or putting a legal stamp on his relationship.
“I am quite settled in my life. I am in a comfortable space and pretty content with the way my personal life is shaping up. I have always been like this and will continue to be so until I feel the need to get out of my comfort zone and settle down,” he says putting to rest all rumours of an impending engagement to Desai.
The young actor says that he would rather be spoken about for his work than his relationships and is quick to change the conversation to the Deol khandaan’s latest release, Yamla Pagla Deewana.
Even before a question is thrown to him, he says, “I loved the film. It was a complete entertainer and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to do a film with my brothers (Sunny and Bobby Deol) but I cannot have the same chemistry that they share. Even if it is for a film, I cannot imagine myself mouthing kutte, kamine to my uncle (Dharmendra). I am shy and it doesn’t come naturally to me but I am looking forward to working with family,” he insists.
The actor may be open about his views on his relationship, but, as of now, he is tight lipped about the projects he has taken on. Deol is just back from a long shooting stint in Spain for Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobara. But the actor is already looking forward to his other films —Dibakar Banerjee’s Shanghai and Roland Joffe’s Singularity which also stars actress Bipasha Basu.
Quiz him about his films and he says it’s too early to talk about both the projects. “Dibakar is a wonderful director and I leap at any opportunity to work with him. Both of us share the same sensibilities and it will be great to work with Emraan Hashmi. I am looking forward to it.”
But he refuses to divulge any details about his Hollywood stint. “It is at too nascent a stage to even talk about the film. Things are being worked out and it’s all very hush-hush,” he says trailing off.
Отправлено: 17.02.11 08:15. Заголовок: anakta пишет: Ему п..
anakta пишет:
цитата:
Ему предложили сыграть роль Дхармендры в фильме, но он предпочел откланяться."
гы... Интересно, из каких соображений они ему это предложили - из-за чисто внешнего сходства? Не, Абханя наш парняга себе на уме - зачем ему римейки...
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Abhay Deol on cover of The Man
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, March 9, 2011 - 19:29 IST
It's noon at the sprawling Deol estate in Juhu, Mumbai. Pictures of their scion, Dharmendra give you sharp looks from the walls around. Abhay Deol is usually never late, his manager and the family's manager for over 30 years, informs me. Yeah, I know. Our last two meetings, the latter of which was probably one of the wildest shoots I've ever seen in progress, were as clockwork and precise as a Swiss watch. It's also rather strange that the Deol oddball isn't at family lunch in the dining room outside - Abhay rarely misses a family meal despite moving out of the large joint family estate and living on his own. As I converse with an age-ing stuntman and one of Dharmendra's closest aides, Abhay hurries in. He's been busy trying to re-schedule a Krav Maga lesson and other commitments just to make this interview. In a t-shirt and pair of jeans with a bag slung across his shoulder, he's an everyman - someone who doesn't afflict you with whiplash as he passes by despite his tall, lean structure and features uncannily akin to younger version of his uncle, Dharmendra. In short he's the opposite of what a Deol is commonly perceived as. The youngest of the Deol men, he's not a beefy, brawny action star or a love-struck Romeo. He's just another guy - a disarming tactic he's perfected over the years. After courteously greeting his manager and his uncle's friend and a few quick apologies, Abhay guides me into a less daunt-ing living room sans the award figurines and portraits of his family.
As lunch wraps up at the Deol household and his cousin Bobby heads out, Abhay lounges back in a chair and dumps the bag on another. Looking around, this rather opulent setting is quite the opposite of his indie avatar. It's also quite strange that he's moved out of this castle. "I've been living on my own since I was 18. So I've been quite independent for a while now." Having studied in LA and spent a year in New York on his own, the Deols have stopped being overprotective and have let go of their youngest 'brother.' "It would be a waste of their time and energy," Abhay adds. With a hands-on approach to everything, he even did his own apartments in New York and Mumbai - something he kicks himself for- because of the work involved- albeit with a proud smile.
Abhay's current muse is real estate- his flavour of the week. With three architectural plans - a house from scratch, renovating an Old Portuguese property and an Earthship - set to go on the floor later this year, he's a busy man. "I'm planning on building an Earthship - that's biotecture more than architecture. Mike Reynolds is the architect that pioneered this type of architecture, which involves the creative use of eco-friendly and recycled materials to build attractive homes. He's not my architect, though, contrary to all the reports. After finishing my film projects, maybe I'll take a whole year off and complete these projects."
Defining himself as an "explorer", Abhay is constantly seeking the answer to who he really is. "We can't really know who we really are. No one knows for sure." Very similar to his characters except for the fact that life doesn't pan out in 90 minutes with a surprise climax that ends in self discovery. "None of the characters I've played are 100 per cent me. They can't be. I've got my head screwed on to my shoulders. I don't indulge in drugs and alcohol - well, at least not anymore. I'm not arrogant, not a chauvinist and not as ambitious in real life. I don't chase anything." Satyaveer Singh from Manorama Six Feet Under was probably the character closest to who he really is - someone who wants to do something for himself. Self-aware, Abhay knows how the world perceives him - a dope fiend, a rebel, mostly without a cause - "Thanks Dev D!" On the other hand, he knows his biggest advantage - the fact that they see him as a normal guy. "People aren't star struck around me and talk to me like they've known me forever. Yet they respect my work. I'm just a regular guy who happens to be an actor. These people are my biggest fans."
Abhay is swigging what looks like a combo of cold coffee and a protein shake. Oddly close to his family, he refers to his uncle, Dharmendra, as Dad and his father Ajit as Uncle. "I grew up with two sets of parents - my biological ones and my uncle and aunt. My grandmother set the rule that everyone would call my uncle and aunt, dad and mom. My cousins were my brothers and sisters and that just brought the family closer. I think that's why today, I can accept a complete outsider as family because my own family made me take in my uncle and aunt as my real parents. It was a nice thing." A traditionally conservative family, Abhay is probably the first Deol since Dharmendra to be doing his own thing. Money was never a prerogative and fitting in was thrown out of the window. Living on his own, away from the family, allegedly with his lady love Preeti Desai, a super model, from the UK, Abhay is the definition of cosmopolitan. While he is politically correct, he's also ready to occasionally let his guard down unlike most of Bollywood - this while taking five from saving cinema and resurrecting real. For a boy who grew up loving Daryl Hannah and Michelle Pfeifer, he's a bit of a paradox when he says that he isn't interested in ideals. Pensively looking at the garden outside he grins mischievously as he decides on how best to put it, "Flaws are good. Without flaws life would be boring." He'd know best, considering he's far from being any one's ideal man. Honesty is probably the only thing he cherishes more than anything else - a trait I noticed on the shoot as he glanced across the star studded wall at Rakesh Shrestha's studio and made some rather undiplomatic comments about certain stars and their affinity towards plastic surgery. Their sharp stares and half-opened mouths suddenly seemed to have more reason than they ever did.
With the values instilled in him by his family, Abhay set out into the world of acting after two years of theatre in LA. Stardom was overrated - having fun, though, wasn't. Unlike his cousins Sunny and Bobby, Dharmendra, didn't launch his nephew in an action flick. Instead, Abhay entered movies without much fanfare in the understated Imtiaz Ali flick, Socha Na Tha - a decision that would redefine the Deols. Abhay, now, didn't need to fit in. He never championed the cause of the staid and the ones who fitted in, anyhow. With his stereotypical looks it was rather odd that he never got cast in a slew of romantic flicks after his debut. Instead as a super hero husband in Honeymoon Travels to a self-proclaimed author/detective in a sleepy town in Manorama, Abhay was the Bollywood equivalent of Emperor Nero - strumming his fiddle as his movies tanked at the box office one at a time. "I was interested in anything that was non-formula. I had to see where that went because there weren't too many takers. When my first few films didn't do well, there were even fewer takers. Instead of chasing after the production houses that mattered and doing the kind of movies that are supposed to take you places, I did movies that I connected to. Even if I don't make money or become a huge star, I'm happy if I get a steady source of films. I'm not here to fit in. I'm here to have fun. Not fitting in was a great experience. Having failure in the beginning of my career was good." Like the dark, dry humour he loves, in an eerie way Abhay wasn't watching his career burn as he laughed along. Instead he was watching the beginning of the death of the cliché. "The film industry here is a business. It's insecure and it doesn't guarantee you 9-5 returns. I wanted to start out with small numbers and build a solid fan base that will always stick by me. I didn't want to sell myself just for the sake of it." For Abhay, the creative aspect is the focus. While he hasn't found the perfect formulae to marry that into box office he isn't far off the mark either with sleeper hits like Dev D. "Sometimes I do feel like I am on the forefront or the frontline of change. I'm not the generation that will reap the benefits of this change but it's worth it. Hopefully I'll be recognised as being part of this change."
While his critical acclaim grew with Oye Lucky and later with the cult classic, Road, Movie, Abhay's contemporaries and well-wishers begged him not to shy away from the song and dance. Probably a shout out at his well wishers albeit mockingly so, in his trademark style, Abhay is all set to do an item number in Tera Kya Hoga Johnny. He affirms to his principle that he's here to have fun first.
Despite bagging a role beside Josh Hartnett and Bipasha Basu in Roland Joffe's Singularity, and in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara featuring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, both set to release later this year, Abhay is candid and honest about his dwindling love for cinema. He's honest that he loves the work and even more so when he says that he can't bring it home just as much as he used to in the past. "I've been acting and it's been hectic jumping from one project to another so much so that I've lost a lot of that interest. So I hardly watch cinema or talk about it as much as I did when I started out. In the beginning it was all about movies. I've not stopped because I was bored. I was very happy doing the work but because it's my work, I suppose the last thing I wanted to do was talk about movies or watch movies. Also the kind of stuff I watch tends to be edgy and pushes the envelope. That frustrates me because I see it and wonder why I can't do that kind of stuff here." He's referring to the Aaron Ekhart's recent non-commercial flick, Towelhead, here.
Aware that his movies don't make box office millions, Abhay doesn't really care. Money to him is like points in a video game. If he doesn't score a high score now, he'll score it later is the motto he follows. "Money is a means to an end. I find it weird when money falls to the ground and people pick it up and pay their respects. You can't be serious. To respect it means not to throw it around, not worship it. I spend. I believe in living in the moment. I splurge probably to live the life I never had. I love travelling. I love staying in boutique hotels and being comfortable. As a student I was more of a backpacker but I can't do a lot of that anymore.
I don't spend on fancy watches and clothes - I don't like being flashy. Ever since the economy opened up a couple of years ago, there's a bigger middle class than ever before. People are travelling more, shopping more and watching TV more, which makes them more westernised than ever. This nouveau rich is all about showing the cash - maybe if our economy continues to prosper and becomes rich over many decades, then maybe, the necessity to flash your cash will be a lot less." As we draw to the end of our conversation Abhay tells me about sports cars he'd like to own and the frivolity of graphic novels. He was right. It's like I've known him forever and here I am making friends and telling secrets to the one person I shouldn't be talking to. He isn't a celebrity anymore. He's the guy back stage at a Something Relevant or Thermal and a Quarter Concert. As I reflect on the fact that he's disarmed the journalist inside me an old quote from a Kid Rock album sleeve seems to oddly sum up what Abhay Deol is all about - "If it looks good, you'll see it. If it sounds good, you'll hear it. If it's marketed right, you'll buy it. But...if it's real, you'll feel it.
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Abhay is a jack of all trades 29/05/11
Actor Abhay Deol has always been a Jack of all trades and this time learning a new language seems to have caught his fancy. When he is not shooting, the actor is either travelling or he keeps himself busy with his hobbies and interests that take him around the world.
Abhay confesses, "I hate sitting at home doing nothing for long periods of time. If I am not shooting then I like to travel and go to places of my interest. I am a very outdoor kind of a person so I like being out and being one with nature."
Abhay, who is just back from Spain is now busy doing up his new home in Goa. That apart, he is also super-excited to be teaming up with filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee yet again after 'Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye' in a film titled 'Shanghai'. Apart from preparing for his role, Abhay is also required to learn a new dialect for the film. A source reveals. "Abhay is currently training in a dialect workshop for his role in the film that the director promises to be a cut above the rest. Abhay wants to make sure that he leaves no stone unturned and wants to play the part perfectly."
Abhay also had a great time shooting for Zoya Akhtar's 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' in Spain which is where he also learnt sky-diving. Besides that, Abhay will also be seen in a lot of underwater sequences and additionally has also sung for a song in the film. "I was caught a little off guard when Zoya asked to me sing a few lines. She was sure that she wanted Hrithik, Farhan and me to sing in our original voices. I saw reason and finally gave in. It was fun though," he had earlier said.
With a testosterone-heavy cast that includes a near-naked Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol, a gorgeous location becomes a bonus.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's director Zoya Akhtar has chosen well. In addition to the eye-candy, she has shot on the sun-kissed Spanish beaches and in its quaint towns to bring in the European aesthetic, which works well for a road movie.
Spain, famous for Gaudi, bull fights, flamenco and sangria, offers a diverse and dream landscape for cinematographers. Switzerland and London are so yesterday, even for an armchair traveler.
"I actually wanted to shoot in Mexico first because I've never been there," says a testy Zoya, who looks much in need of a vacation thanks to post-production woes.
"But the script worked better in Spain." So off she went with her DOP for a recce to a country famous for its laidback vibe and party-hard ways, where they travelled extensively to scout for locations over a month and a half. Zoya had already done the Gaudi tour and the Picasso and Miro museums in Barcelona before, but this time she explored more of Catalonia and the south of Spain.
"We started the shoot in Barcelona and ended there. Pamplona, the beaches of Costa Brava, the mountains - they offered a wonderful variety for a road film," says Zoya. Pamplona is known for the running of the bulls.
Shooting Stars
So did she make the most of the opportunity? Zoya says, "We got one day a week off from the shoot. While I was busy planning the next week, the cast would sleep in and have a late lunch. You catch up on sleep on the day off!"
While the workaholic director did make it an exception to dive into the emerald waters and go snorkeling when she had the time, the actors were more at liberty to experiment.
She says, "Katrina Kaif plays a diving instructor and she took a course on the wild coast of Costa Brava. She took to the water pretty well.
We shot on a nude beach and had to actually shoo away the nudists who were getting in the frame.
The boys would cycle to the sets in Barcelona and they loved it, because they can't do it in Mumbai. This was the first time Hrithik was on the sets constantly for a three-month schedule. He didn't go back home and he really got a chance to chill out."
Her brother, Farhan, took the chance to better his skydiving skills. Zoya says, "While I would never throw myself off a plane, Farhan did it at every opportunity. In fact, he's clocked in about 200 jumps and is a certified diver now."
Abhay Deol has learnt Spanish and naturally, ended up acting as a translator. And as she jokes, Abhay is always a hit with the ladies!
Wining and Dining
Spain is a foodie's delight and as Zoya confesses, if the local food isn't good, she simply wouldn't go back. Valencia is famous for its paella, and the sangria flows freely in Spain. She says, "We had oxtails and pig's cheeks. It sounds gross, but it's divine."
Some of the wine-induced merriment stemmed from the World Cup excitement. Spain won, and the football-crazy country gave over into uninhibited and high-spirited celebrations.
The cast and crew were lucky to be part of this hyper-jubilation and threw a party to celebrate the win. Zoya laughs as she recalls, "Eighty per cent of our crew was Spanish.
When we won, Ritesh (Sidhwani) threw a big bash at a restaurant on a gorgeous beach in Valencia. The crew tore down the screens, played volleyball and partied till the wee hours."
She also shot a scene in Marsella, a bar in a red-light district in Barcelona, where she says bohemian artists used to drink absinthe, the drink that got their mojo rising.
Tomato overkill
One of the high points for Zoya was shooting La Tomatina, the famous festival that takes place in Buñol every year.
The tiny town, an hour from Valencia, finds itself host to overwhelming numbers in the last week of August every year, where the sole aim is to fling tomatoes at each other with accuracy in the central Plaza del Pueblo.
Zoya says, "The energy is mental. The whole town is painted red. It's like Holi, just with naked bodies."
And the shoot wasn't easy. She explains, "We shot during the festival and later. The crew was wearing white body suits for protection and we looked like surgeons. For the later shoot, the tomatoes hadn't ripened.
So we had to fly them in from Lisbon, Portugal." Reportedly, the flying tomatoes came at a whopping cost of Rs one crore.
The Friendly Spaniards
The sleepy towns of Spain woke up to the Bollywood assault. Zoya shot the song Senorita in the plaza of a little Andalucian town Alajar and all the Spaniards heard was '1…2…3…4…" non-stop for four days.
Zoya says, "But the Spanish actually put on costumes and joined our shoot. Even the Mayoress is in the song!" It pleased the crew to no end, as they'd never shot a Bollywood song before.
Random artists ended up on the film’s credits. She got a Spanish lyricist and graffiti artists for the shoots. And for flamenco, she wanted the best: Farruco is among the top dancers in Spain. She couldn't afford him though, but hired two of his dancers. She says, "The cast learnt flamenco and just ended up doing their own thing, which was much more fun."
The travel junkie
Zoya says that she'd like to go back for some intense diving. Her dream is travel to every country while she's alive. More a beach bum than a mountain girl, Zoya is also likely to seek out local music, cookbooks, translations of local books and poetry and postcards when she travels.
- "Абхай Деол узнал испанский и, естественно, оказался задействованным в качестве переводчика. И - как она(режиссер Зоя Ахтар) шутит, Абхай всегда хит у дам!.."
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Never compromise on the story: Abhay Deol Mumbai Mirror Jul 31
Is he shy? Mostly not. Wary of the press? Yes. Bored answering the same 'Are you trying to be different' question? Positively.
Of the many adjectives used to describe the actor, unconventional, quirky, contemporary, arrogant and cagey are staples. Which of these has he adopted by design and which are inherent to him? As dimpled Deol, riding high on his latest hit Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, cheerfully settles in for a conversation at the palatial Deol bungalow, Juhu, nothing about him seems laboured.
The 'different' tag has stuck. The 35-year-old retorts, "I wish I could set the record straight. What can I say? If you ask me the same questions, you are bound to get the same answers. No one asks me about politics, religion, land-grabbing.
There is a lot more to me than just my 'different' choice of movies. My opinions on other subjects don't make for good enough copy. So we stick to jaded questions on my relationship with Preeti. Originality drives me. I am an individualist, my work reflects that."
Not the conventional hero, even though he has the dancing skills of the Deol family, Abhay's niche repertoire of movies range from a mildly-successful start with Socha Na tha, to a dramatic Dev D, frilly Aisha, clever Honeymoon Travels, understated Manorama Six Feet Under, among others. His latest hit is his most commercial attempt so far.
After a few hits and a few misses, this 'risky' actor seems to have cracked the code and won over industry skeptics. He's convinced it's not the originality they bought into, but the fact that the movies raked in money.
"The way this industry works, the powers that be are most comfortable when there is a formula to fall back on. If you break away and make a hit, they'll buy into you and try and tame that wild-streak into a series of similar stories," says the actor.
In the fight to constantly salvage his individuality and creativity, he scouts for scripts that bring him an honest, emotional connect. The Bollywood-ization of stories, as real as they may be, has always been difficult for him to comprehend. "Why romanticise a Devdas and turn him into some lovelorn depressed soul who died for his lover. He was an addict and died because of his addiction. My version of Devdas was born out of real instances, real people. The audience reacts to something it can associate with," he says.
It's probably this understanding and conviction that gives him confidence, often mistaken for arrogance, to take chances with scripts and new directors. "If the story is good it will sell no matter what. Never compromise on the story. Film-making is a risky business. If you pump in crores to market a weak script it's going to plummet no matter what you do. If the budget is small, risks are smaller. You can't predict the fate of a movie, but I am convinced that if the story agrees with me, it will do well," he says audaciously.
While his peers rake in the money with big banners and multi-crore projects, Abhay drums away to his own tune hoping that evolution will get acceptable in a rigid, formulaic industry. But somewhere, the lack of support pinches. "It would be nice if people were willing to take more chances," he says.
Does he fear taking himself too seriously? His practical streak seems to run as deep as his wild one. His fear of being too self-indulgent with his cinema has kept his choices in check. What made him naive as a newbie is now his strength.
From a series of flops, to now being bankable, his marketing strategies have evolved, as have his choices. He balances his business act by grabbing the pulse of the audience with Honeymoon Travels and Dev D on the one hand and having big banners such as UTV produce a string of releases, on the other.
Growing up as an argumentative but adequately-rebellious teen Abhay was surrounded by a robust Bollywood family. Uncle Dharmendra and brothers Sunny and Bobby, exposed him to the dualities of modern city-bred film-industry life as well as a conservative, conventional family and religious values. He questioned them like everyone else.
"Being an Arya Samaji we follow its reformed, inclusive version but being Punjabis we also have a strong conservative strain. I could see the hypocrisy early on, so I chose to step away. Women in short dresses have loose characters; watching a kissing scene make her a slut. These were concepts I had been exposed to but didn't believe in. My parents were forward thinking enough to raise me in the city." How do they handle what is written about him? "My mother came to ask me if I was engaged after someone printed a ridiculous story. They fall prey to it once in a while," he laughs.
Some actors just are, and some labour over what they'd like to be seen as. For Abhay, acting is inborn, labouring over it turns into a craft. "I didn't think I was eccentric until people started to say so. What's quirky to some, seems normal to me. I like the fact that acting is when you are at your most vulnerable. If you're honest with it, your vulnerability is accepted, appreciated. As an actor, people buy into you."
His light-hearted, witty ease and intuitive disposition leads one to believe that there is honesty in his quest for eclectic and sound cinematic material. His uniqueness is no front. He won't conform to a standard, not even the bohemian one.
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Я вообще про Бобби искала. Статья от 18 июня.
Not stardom, but a good script interests me: Abhay
Abhay Deol, on being selective about scripts and living life on his own terms, in a chat session with TOI
You were here a few months back promoting Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Another promotional tour brings you to Ahmedabad now. Does it get tiring? Honestly speaking, promoting a film is 'work' for me, which I don't enjoy at all. If you ask me about shooting, yes I love it. A good movie always finds its audience! When we promote a movie we have to talk about our equations with the director, what my character is all about — wonder why people would be interested in knowing all that without watching the film. I would rather prefer talking about the film after its release. It's pointless to promote a film this way, but till we have a better alternative to this system, it's my job and I will do it.
Has it been difficult creating your own space in Bollywood with the kind of films you choose to do? I am happy that I am getting to do what I like, because it is difficult to make a place for yourself here. You have to remember that a lot of money is at stake and your career is also at stake. Also, formulas work here. But some meaningful films are clicking with the masses along with the masala films, so I am getting to work with interesting directors. I am happy that I don't have to do the run-of-the-mill stuff.
So are you happy somewhere that you are not a star? Yes, if you define the 100 crore club movies and the lead actors who star in them, then I am not a star. But I don't care for stardom. I care for a good script. Having said that, I have always played lead roles in my films. And when I did Dev. D, people felt it would not work, yet it got people to the theatres to watch it.
But ZNMD put you on a different echelon with masses appreciating your work? Yes, that was because the film was marketed and distributed well. Also the film was a great example of escapist cinema that masses love to watch on a weekend. Zoya's perception of the character she had etched for me also worked.
You are exploring the action-thriller genre this year. Yes, after Shanghai I have Chakravyuh, and two more action films that I can't talk about. It's a coincidence that all of them are action based, I hadn't planned it.
Did you like your partner Preeti Desai's performance in Shor in the City? Of course, I liked it!
Your cousins Sunny and Bobby Deol are not doing many films. Would you like to comment? That's because they are highly underrated!
You have earlier mentioned how you are 'metrosexual' in your thinking and do not wish to live life by the rules. Is that true? I don't care about these tags, but yes, I believe in living life with an open mind, with a free spirit. I am a normal guy and don't get bogged down by the rules of the city and the ideals laid down by the culture. I believe in equal rights for men and women and that every individual should have the freedom to live their life. I've said this many times before, marriage is insignificant when you are in love with someone. I believe in the freedom of choice and the freedom to love, that puts me in love with life.
Brotherly Love: Abhay Deol Performs Rituals at Esha Deol's Wedding in Place of Bobby, Sunny Deol
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2012 (EST) Abhay Deol attended all the wedding functions of Esha Deol, and at the wedding inside the Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple in Juhu on Friday, June 29, he was on hand to perform the rituals a brother is responsible for.
June 30, 2012, (Sawfnews.com) - Abhay Deol attended all the wedding functions of Esha Deol, and at the wedding inside the Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple in Juhu on Friday, June 29, he was on hand to perform the rituals a brother is responsible for.
Abhay sat for havan and performed the laaja homam where the brother hands over puffed rice to the bride that she offers to the fire. The ritual is an expression of sibling support, and only a brother is supposed to perform it.
Abhay is known to be close to Esha and has always called her a friend.
Esha's half-brothers Bobby and Sunny Deol were absent from all wedding functions. Bobby is in London, while Sunny is busy with sohot of Bhaiyaaji Superhit in Mumbai. Sunny had reportedly attended the couple's engagement on February 12.
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Интервью Абхая filmfare - нового ничего, опять про баланс коммерции и авторского в кино. Но приятно ещё раз прочитать, что любимый фильм Абхи из старых "Chupke Chupke" И фотка при публикации славная!
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- опять симпатичное интервью с Абхаем: выдается за новое, но в последнем абзаце говориться о планах участвовать в шоу "в прямом эфире" в Лондоне - т.е. дело уже прошедшее.
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интересные моментики про Абхая:
Abhay Deol wants to remake Dharmendra's films - "There are lots of films of my taya (Dharmendra), which I would love to remake if I get an opportunity. His films like 'Chupke Chupke', 'Bandini' and 'Satyakam' are in my mind," he said."
По-моему, хороший выбор для потенциальных римейков: про "Втихаря" всё ясно - комедия положений всегда актуальна , в "Бандини" из Притти, например, могла бы получиться эффектная наксалитка - и Абхаю-доктору она бы предпочла, например, Саню-идеолога Ну а "Сатьякам" сейчас столько поводов сделать до того жестким, что даже "параллельное" кино охнет...
“I might live in a different house but I have to go home (Dharamedra’s house in Juhu) twice every week. Or else my parents and my chacha get all worked up.” - съехал с Притичкой, но два раза в неделю родных, буть добЁр, навещай!
"Among all the Deol men, Abhay revels that he shares the strongest bond with his superstar uncle. “Right now, I’m closest to him. I keep hearing these rumors about us coming together for a film. Honestly, when we’re all together under one roof, we never discuss cinema. There is so much else to talk about,” Abhay says. However, he doesn’t rule out the possibility of teaming up with the rest of the family for a film." - дескать, счастлив, что "ближе всех дяде" - но при встрече они про кино не разговаривают, есть много других тем.
With Aahana’s wedding in February, will he play the ‘big brother’ again? “Of course,” he says. “Aahana is my cousin and I’ll be there for her and the rest of the family.” - на Аханиной свадьбе, как и на Эшеной, снова будет старшим братом Абханя...
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Абхай пишет на фейсбуке:
THE MUSIC IS OUT!
My music has been launched by not one but two companies!
Crecendo and Unisys are the two companies, the former will distribute the physical CD's, the latter will be doing the digital platforms. I would like to thank them for coming on board on such a short notice! The CD's won't hit the market until tomorrow, the songs are available at http://touch.gaana.com/album/one-by-two, and I'm guessing it is already on other platforms such as iTunes etc. If not today then I'm sure they will be tomorrow.
It's been a rough 10 days as most of you will know, to have the music finally available for all of you to buy and listen to is a big relief. There are only 5 days to go!
Tomorrow I will be at the radio stations all day to promote the music, they can also finally start air play.
I wonder how many people I will be able to reach within 5 days! It's a really beautiful album and I'm confident that with the combined effort of the two companies we still stand a chance.
Once again Crecendo and Unisys, thank you very much, you guys are the future.
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Абхай написал в фейсбуке полчаса назад:
SEX! Even I am baffled by our society’s obsession with sex. I enjoy it, I crave it, I pursue it. I don’t hide the fact. I feel a tinge of shame admitting it. It always takes a moment for the logical part of my brain to put the shame aside, and I see reason. I have come to believe my sense of shame comes from my upbringing. I was brought up by the same values as any other from my country, which may come as a surprise to those who think people born into the film industry are brought up with a different set of values (usually loose and privileged). So I get it. The taboo that comes with the topic of sex in my society. But booking young kids for a crime they didn’t commit, physically and mentally abusing them publicly? To me it looks more like it was the police that was guilty of 'public indecency'. All this because they were young adults having sex. How liberated can you be!? They must be punished. By any law out there. Many believe moral policing is a way to get rid of ‘western influences’, like liberal views on sex (it always starts with those) within our society. That there are outdated British laws from the Victorian age on sex and sexuality still in effect in India today, is lost on those constantly claiming that liberal views on sex (such as premarital sex) come from Western countries, and conservative views come from India. I’m not going to cite ‘the Kama Sutra’ as an example. The last I remember, my country has a written history that is a few thousand years old. It is full of stories of kings and queens, of kingdoms and communities, coexisting mostly peacefully, with an invasion every now and then. People from all over the world converged upon my country, staking their claim, leaving their mark. The culture of the region however, always held onto its roots no matter who currently ruled it. That is how I see morals. They are relative to those who rule. Principles on the other hand, are unchangeable, they are at the root of my culture. That’s what I was taught, so If we have a ‘moral police’, then why not a ‘principal police’ as well? I guess I have resigned myself to a society mistaking itself to be the custodian of my culture. This started off as a topic on sex. SEX IS NOT SOMETHING TO BE ASHAMED OF WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR SOME PEOPLE TO DIGEST THAT? Oops...there I go...thinking of sex again... Is that indecent to admit publicly?
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Абхай написал в фейсбуке по поводу нового фильма и своего персонажа.
Those of you who have seen my film "Happy Bhag Jayegi" will know that I play a Pakistani in the movie. One question I was repeatedly asked during the promotions was, 'how hard was it to play a Pakistani?' I was taken aback not by the question but by the frequency with which it was asked. I always stressed on the fact that 70 years of separation are not long enough to undo what a shared history, of over thousands of years, has done. The only real difference was that I was speaking Urdu in the film, while the Indian characters spoke in Hindi. At one level the two sound exactly the same. Urdu is part of our shared history, in fact many of it's verbs can be traced back to Sanskrit. Most of us were born after partition and recent history is only valuable when put into context. Imagine those who fought for freedom from our recent conquerors the British, and died before the conceptualisation of Pakistan. What would they have to say about how we view one another today, as two nations? What would they feel, and say, about their sacrifices? While HBJ may not delve deep into such matters, being a comedy of errors between people from both sides of the border it was that rare opportunity to put aside our differences in politics, religion and philosophy, if only for two hours. It was easy to build a story between the two countries. It was easy to create obstacles. It was easy to play with irony. It was an obvious a conflict. Most of all, it was easy to establish a friendship. We quite literally speak the same language, why are so many people surprised? I came across this article today which inspired me to share this bit of my experience while making and promoting HBJ. It almost felt like my character Bilal Ahmed would have written it!
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Щас честно говоря сил нет все это даже прочитать, не то что переводить, но кину на всякий случай.. Если кто прочитает - шепните в двух словах, с чего его так заколбасило.. 
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А что про Саню ничего нет? 
Было бы интересно. 
Вот паршивец.. 
Don't look, I am dating: Abhay 
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Ну может, Абханя хотя бы Эшку в нужном направлении двинет... Если уж не Бобса.. 
- я таких люблю сердечно... 
Интересно, из каких соображений они ему это предложили - из-за чисто внешнего сходства? 
, в "Бандини" из Притти, например, могла бы получиться эффектная наксалитка - и Абхаю-доктору она бы предпочла, например, Саню-идеолога 
Ну а "Сатьякам" сейчас столько поводов сделать до того жестким, что даже "параллельное" кино охнет...
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