Express News Service Posted online: Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 0917 hours IST Updated: Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 1321 hours IST
Mumbai, June 23: By now the entire world knows that he cries. He did so while sharing the stage with his dad. It was 'emotional moment'. But that's not all. There ar other reasons too! Bobby Deol spills his secrets...
So what has been the reaction to Jhoom Barabar Jhoom?
From what I've heard, the film has opened really big. Some people have really liked it while some haven't. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes right and the film sustains at the box-office.
Were you apprehensive about signing the film since Abhishek Bachchan has a great track record with Yash Raj Films?
I must confess that when Shaad (Ali Sahgal) came to me with the script, I did have apprehensions about the film. I felt there wouldn't be much for me to do in it since Abhishek is already there. Once I heard the script, I had nothing to worry about since the film presented me with a chance to play two characters: the cool and suave Steve and the mamma's boy Sattu. Even though I'm a mamma's boy in real life, I was scared to play it on-screen since I don't have much experience of comedy. But thankfully Shaad conducted workshops before we began shooting so I could see where the character was going. Once I got myself into the rhythm of the character I wasn't worried.
What do you have to say about the somewhat glaring tribute to your dad Dharmendra in the film especially with regards the Main Jat Yamla soundtrack introduction and the Sholay styled vehicle sequence?
See, Abhishek and me were coming together for the first time in this film and our dad have done some great work together in the past. All this just gives some extra flavour to the audience. It's just meant to entertain.
Is it true that the reason you didn't sign a Yash Raj film till now was because your brother Sunny Deol had problems with the production house after Darr?
There was an issue ages ago and it was spoken about in the press. This kind of a situation happens with a lot of people in our industry but nobody lives with it. Adi (Aditya Chopra) and I've been interacting with each other since ages and used to play cricket together. Maybe Adi didn't ask me to do a film before Jhoom because he didn't require me.
In the last few years there was a lull in your releases and now suddenly so many of your films are releasing, what brought that on?
I've always done few films. But some of the films that I was shooting for last year got delayed so now suddenly you feel as if there is a Bobby Deol film festival happening. The timing of the releases is not in my hands.
You're quite emotional about your next release Apne, right?
Oh yes, Apne is a very special film. It was a dream for me to work with my dad in a film and it was my dad's dream to work with his two sons. We had been looking for a script for years until we got Apne. I think everyone will identify with Apne since it's about family values and how distance in close relationships can take a toll on even the deepest bonds. Normally whenever we have made family dramas in Hindi films, we have treated family issues on a superficial level but Apne delves deep.
Recently at an event when you were sharing the stage with your dad you broke down. What brought that on?
I just love my dad and to see him get recognition for his work so late when he deserved so much more made me emotional. My dad appreciates everything in life and speaks his heart out. When I heard his words the gravity of the moment just struck me. It was a special moment as I was sharing the stage with my dad and brother. I just got emotional.
Can you tell me something about Nanhe Jaisalmer where you are playing yourself?
The film is about a small boy who thinks Bobby Deol is his best friend. It might be a small film but it's extremely feel good and uplifting. But let me tell you that it's very difficult to be yourself on screen.
The general impression about you is that you are very laidback. True?
Maybe I'm a little laidback. I feel my work should speak for me. I'm just not comfortable asking someone for work and it's not an ego thing. It's just that I think I'll feel awkward since I'll be putting the other person in an awkward position. But now I've been feeling that maybe I should call up people and ask them for good work.
Any recent films that you wished you had acted in?
Nothing recent but I wish I could do Arjun. I also wish I can do Dillagi and Soldier again.
Since your debut, everyone has an opinion on your hair, how do you explain this intense scrutiny?
I really don't know. When I came in, I liked my hair long so I kept it that way. Nobody else had such long hair before me except maybe Sanju (Sanjay Dutt) who got it cut. So I guess that is what made my hair a topic to be discussed about. Since then I've had numerous good hair days and even more bad hair days. But I like experimenting with my hair all the time. Even for Jhoom Barabar Jhoom I've coloured my hair.
So what do you do on bad hair days?
(Laughs) I feel like crying. I can admit to it since by now the whole world knows that I cry.
But does your hair require high maintenance?
I don't even oil my hair. Actually I've ruined my hair by colouring, darkening and then straightening it back to back. As a result I've ended up with some bad looking fizzled hair ends. As for hair maintenance, I buy conditioners and go for hair spa when my hair stylist, Aalim threatens me. I like hair spas but its very time consuming. I can't sit for hours and do nothing. Women can get manicure and pedicure while getting a hair spa but men don't always have that option.
Now that you're spilling secrets, tell me how many glares do you own?
Around 400. Since my childhood I've had an obsession for sunglasses. I used to see my dad wearing them in his films and would pester my parents to buy me a pair. But my parents didn't so I used to tell myself that when I grow up, I'll own lots of sunglasses. I think they look really cool. I'm so obsessed with sunglasses that even if I go somewhere for coffee and I see a pair, I'll end up buying it. I might not wear them but I need to collect them. My sons, Aryaman and Dharam also love sunglasses but I don't let them touch my collection, instead whenever I buy a pair for myself, I buy for them also.
The star cast was ruled by Aquarians – Bobby Deol Monday, June 11, 2007
What you think about the music of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom? The music of JBJ is rocking its very nice. Its the second time I am working with Shankar Ehsaan Loy and they have always been different in their sound in whichever film they have done and Jhoom is completely different from what they have done earlier and also because the movie is directed by Shaad who has his own mad side to him and he gets that out in his music as well and he has his sense of humor which everyone has seen in his earlier films and because it’s a musical film the situations are handled with songs so the songs are amazing especially the title track Jhoom Barabar Jhoom which is going to rock this year. I am not saying so because it’s my film buts its just such a great song even the promo brings out the energy of the film because this film is completely over the top. It is a romantic comedy and it deals with all situations and ofcourse the music plays a very important part.
Which is your favourite track? I think all of them are required for the situation they have been used for and I think all of them are great but the faster version of Jhoom was quite a killer because we were dancing to it. My favourite song is the title track of Jhoom. I think all the songs are good but more close to me is the song Kiss of Love because it’s my song.
On Vaibhavi Merchant as the choreographer. I call Vaibahavi Chinku that’s how I have known her right from the time she was assisting Rekhaji and Chinniji during Gupt. At that time she was a very shy girl but now she’s a completely different person but the same at heart. She’s a wonderful person and I really get along well with her. I am working with her for the third time now but this time we really worked hard for a film for all the songs and she was amazing not just giving great moments or dance steps but also getting the emotions right with the steps and that’s very important for us all especially when you are playing a character which is very different and everybody is different so she was really good at that.
Can you tell us a bit about your character in the film? Usually I do get roles which are always more connected to Punjab because I am from Punjab and so my character is of this guy called Steve who is half British half Punjabi and I think when I heard the script it felt like as if the character was written with me in mind because it has a lot of similarities. It made it easy but then at the same time it gets more difficult because its so you, so you have to be slightly different in different ways but it was good fun.
What was it like working with Shaad Ali Sehgal? Working with Shaad he makes it so easy. He’s a cool dude he gets along with everybody he mingles with the whole unit and I think I believe in that because I love coming to my work and not just sitting in one corner and having an attitude. I like to mingle and get to know everyone so that when you are working it’s a very friendly environment so I think that really made us gel together and it was fun.
What was it like shooting in London? I shot in London and we were there for quite a few days and it was good fun. After a long time I have actually shot for a film where everybody knew what was going to happen on which day so they were days off in the middle which was really required for anyone and everyone working and you had your own time off in London so it was good fun.
What was it like working in a multi star cast film? I think the star cast was ruled by Aquarians because Abhishek, Preety and me are all Aquarians so I guess they all love each other. Abhishek and me worked for the first time together and it was good fun I have known him since he was a kid and we have always got along before he and I started work so it was very chilled out and Preeti as I call her Pritam Singh she did her first film with me and we go a long way back from even before she started working and with Lara I have done quite a few films so everybody knew each other so well so it was like really comfortable and everybody has done a great job everybody was totally into the script and into their work.
What was your reaction when you first read the script and what made you decide to do this film? When I read the script I felt like the role was written for me and even Adi said that to me even before he mentioned the subject to me and I was like let me hear the script because there are so many people in the film and them when I heard it I was like dude it’s a great role I mean I didn’t expect to hear a great role and then I read the script and its such a funny script when you are reading it you start laughing and that’s what every script should be. Everybody has worked hard and it’s been written really well. When we were shooting the scenes and when we were doing the workshops everything was just falling in its place so it’s a very well written film.
What was it like working with Aki Narula who has created the look for the film? The look is very important because it’s a musical and music plays a very important part there was a lot of clothes required. The character that I am playing is of this really big lawyer who’s one of the big shots there to give him that Anglo British kind of feel. This is the first time I am working with Aki and he is very creative, very talented I mean he’s given us the clothes which I would love to wear but it’s like a little over the top. They were really amazing they just went so well with the characters. The clothes said what they were and that’s how it should always be. The clothes spoke and made it so comfortable for the character to come across in a right way.
What according to you was the highlight of shooting for Jhoom Barabar Jhoom? It was more like a big picnic though we worked really hard. We shot the title track for 25days in a row and that was like non stop work been done and we were dancing the whole day but the thing is because we got along so well we really enjoyed doing everything and everything was nice the script was so good and the music so everybody just enjoyed being on sets and that really was one of the most unique thing of doing the film.
Any memorable or unusual incident that comes to mind during the shoot of the film? The shoot schedule was very hectic and I fell ill while I was shooting for the climax song of the film. I think the work got to me because I was working everyday and before this I was shooting for some other film. I have never ever fallen ill and had to cancel work and luckily the last day when I was feeling the worst (healthwise) I didn’t realize it and I finished the film shooting and I had one more day to go but to my luck that day the shoot got postponed for the next day for some technical reason and I got a days break and was feeling ok to work the next day.
This is your first Yash Raj film? What was the experience like? They are such an organized company their production house is completely equipped and there is not a single stone left unturned to get the best .The songs were shot in London with so much emphasis on the look and the sets were so well done. Also we were very well looked after.
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Jhoom Barabar Jhoom? The first thing that comes to my mind is madness, crazy people, over the top. It’s a moment where you are on a different planet all together. It’s about love where your emotions run wild.
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Nanhe Deol September 08, 2007
In an all-black outfit, he's belting out quotes-and-bytes effortlessly. Over to Bobby Deol's talk-the-talk:
You've signed three films with director Samir Karnik.. Nanhe Jaisalmer, Roshan and Mera Bharat Mahan. Why are so impressed with him? (Laughs) Now, that's a bit strange, because I never knew Samir very well.. I knew him briefly when I was .. doing Kareeb, he was Vinod Chopra's assistant. Then one day, my mobile was flooded by SMSes from him.
He wanted to narrate a subject idea.. when I heard out Nanhe Jaisalmer's concept, I loved it. But there were apprehensions. I was like, "Dude, the subject's fine but doesn't the film have a kid in an important role?" Children have a short attention span.. working with them can be difficult. You play yourself in Nanhe Jaisalmer.
In 1971, your father Dharmendra played himself in Guddi. Did you draw any sort of inspiration from his character in that film? Have you seen Guddi?
Yes, of course. Okay No no I didn't draw inspiration from dad's acting.. that would have meant imitating him. When I was first told about the character, there was a mental block, "How am I supposed to be myself ?" I wondered.
On the first day of the shoot, I asked Samir, "Dude, what should I do? Just be myself - Bobby Deol?"
Did you have any hesitations because Samir Karnik's first movie Kyun Ho Gaya Naa bombed? I haven't seen the film.
Are you very wary about working with directors whose previous films haven't clicked? I don't believe in that at all. Sunny bhaiyya (Deol) had signed Sanjay Leela Bhansali immediately after Khamoshi. which hadn't worked commercially. You can't gauge a director's aptitude from the first film. Sanjay and bhaiyya's film didn't materialise because some other projects came along. "I didn't draw inspiration from dad's acting.. that would have meant imitating him. When I was first told about the character, there was a mental block, "How am I supposed to be myself ?"
Why did you turn down Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met and Apoorva Lakhia's Mission Istanbul? I like Imtiaz's work.. he directed Abhay (Deol) in Socha Na Tha. I've wanted to work with him.. but it didn't materialise.. they were running out of time and signed Shahid Kapur instead. In Mission Istanbul's case, there were date hassles.
Is Shimit Amin considering you for his next film? This is loose talk. Someone just asked me if I'm doing a film called Airport.. I don't know where such talk comes from.
Isn't Vijeta Films returning to production? Sort of.. we are producing Kabeer Kaushik's Chamkoo.. it's based in Bihar. I have a fabulous role in it. There's a project with Neeraj Pathak.. there's also a film with Anil Sharma featuring dad, bhaiyya and myself.
How involved are you in production? I'm developing an interest. It's important for me to know how the trade functions.. so production knowledge is vital. (Smiles) Earlier, I used to avoid all the stress.. today I'm , more serious about Vijeta Films.
Some years from now, can you imagine yourself excelling over your dad and brother? (Laughs) Do you think I'm not versatile enough? Of course, bhaiyya and dad have their following.. nobody can compete with them.. but you can't take away my individuality either.
Your wife, Tanya, continues to be your official designer. Yes. Style is a very personal thing. I dress up for the love of it. (Laughs) When I was in school, I wasn't into shopping at all. Dad would take me to a one-stop shop.. and get bhaiyya and me the same stuff.. you know how dads are.. they like their children dressed up in similar-looking clothes.
After school, I started shopping seriously. Today, I've matured as a dresser. I'm more of a shirt person.. I don't like T-shirts that much. Black, white, designer, plain.. give me a shirt any day.
Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, whose ready-to-release film 'Nanhe Jaisalmer' was extensively shot in Rajasthan, is all smitten by the beauty of the state and says that he feels de-stressed in the lap of mother nature.
'Nature de-stresses me! I think as you mature you understand better the power and energy it holds in itself,' Bobby told IANS.
'People may think there is only desert there, but as someone has rightly said 'beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder', I love it! Rajasthan is an amazing place. It has lots of natural beauty, great people and mouth-watering food.
'Also, while you are shooting outside you get time to introspect yourself. When you are not working in the city, you are involved in some work or the other,' maintained the actor, who was recently in the capital to promote his film.
Other than 'Nanhe Jaisalmer' a number of his films like 'Soldier', 'Badal' and 'Gupt' were shot in Rajasthan.
In the film, this real life star plays the role of a reel life star, who meets a young fan, who idolises him and regards him as his best friend. Bobby then teaches him life's most important lessons on-screen.
And the actor is all praise for his little co-star Dwij Yadav ('Nanhe Jaisalmer').
'It is not easy to get the right kind of expression from child actors. However, Dwij is an amazing actor and he emotes really well. I had a great time working with him'.
Commenting about the different looks he carried in various films like 'Shakalaka Boom Boom', 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom' and 'Naqaab' he said: 'It is not a question of looks, it is about the whole personality. When you believe in yourself, you are confident, you work hard and with a little bit of luck it works'.
Though his looks were appreciated, largely the films fell flat. 'Apne' did well at the box-office but the actor is still waiting for a solo hit to his name.
'Box-office results do matter although what matters more is audience appreciation. 'Apne' was a blockbuster. This year is very good for me. For the times to come ahead I hope the best.'
Bobby will now wow the audiences in 'Ek - the power of one', an action flick where he plays Nandu, an orphan turned assassin who somehow gets wrongly accused of a politician's murder and is on the run.
"Before JBJ, girls never called me hot" - Bobby Deol от одного названия убилась...
By Subhash K. Jha, September 11, 2007 - 12:03 IST
Post Apne and Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom which is the most exciting project on your anvil? Well, I am doing a film with Kabeer Kaushik who made Saher with Arshad Warsi. It will be a very realistic issue-based film, a first for me. Kabeer is a very talented director. I play a character from Bihar who migrates to Mumbai. I can't reveal any more.
So you're gravitating towards a more realistic cinema? You know, Kabeer had come to me with Saher. I didn't know what he was capable of. I get very panicky with new directors. Now of course I'm far more confident. But at that time Saher looked too similar to that Ajay Devgan film Ganga Jal.
You suddenly seem to be back in a big way Before Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom, I never had girls coming up to me to say I'm looking so hot. It's a new feeling. I'm very excited about Nanhe. I was waiting for a couple of my films to be released. We were right to wait for Nanhe to release at the proper time. It inspired Samir Karnik and me to do another film together with the boy (Dwij Yadav). It has the same actors, but playing different characters. In Roshan I'm not playing Bobby Deol as I'm in Nanhe. Incidentally that kid is extraordinary.
You never had so many releases in one year! Yes, three releases one after another and many more to come. I never planned it that way. But when things start going wrong you either go the right way or pack up. I was working throughout the year. Somehow they started releasing one after another. I feel happy that people liked my work in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Your dancing was quite something in Jhoom…. That was Vaibhavi's doing. We Deols are so proud of her. When my brother was making London Vaibhavi was the dance director. And then there was another film with me where Aishwarya played the lead. Both the films got shelved. I'm telling you, Vaibhavi is the new Saroj Khan. Like Saroj, she doesn't only give the actors the steps but she also makes the actor feel those steps. Lately I didn't get to do much dancing.
But a lot of people don't like your excessively long hair. I had it in some films. But I couldn’t get rid of it because of continuity. At the end of the day there will always be people who like or dislike something you do. I'm trying for a different look in every film. I like my long hair. But sometimes when the heat gets to me I want to shave my head off.
Suddenly you're seen everywhere I guess for me work is very inspiring, and I need to work in an inspired atmosphere. Sometimes when I have to work in a non-productive atmosphere I get really stressed. That's where I start going wrong. And it couldn't go any more right for me than it did in Apne. We worked like a family. And the film looked like a family film. We let Anil Sharma direct the way he wanted to. His style of working is very different from other directors. I'm close enough to him to fight over the sets. Otherwise I just obey the director.
Was Apne an emotional experience for the Deol family? When you've your father standing in front of you, no words can express your thoughts. I'm so glad we did Apne. I've never felt more relaxed in my life. This is the most wonderful period of my life.
Did you enjoy doing your last release Naqaab? Yes I did. I had enjoyed working with Akshoo in Humraaz. I enjoyed it again in Naqaab. He is what he is. No naqabs there.
Why do you call him Akshoo? I've to differentiate between the two Akshays. Khanna is Akshoo and Akshay Kumar is Akshay Bhaiyya. I don't meet them every day. We meet only the sets. We don't spend after -hours socializing. My free time is spent only with family and close friends who are mostly from outside the industry.
What family plans do the Deols have now? We're trying to get more sorted out as producers. So yes, more home productions. We've burnt our fingers repeatedly as producers. Now we're trying to get more organized.
A sequel to Apne? I don't think a sequel can happen. I don't think we can get a script like Apne again. Now my Dad, brother and I want to do a comedy together. But we need a great script. We've promised to make the audience laugh after making them cry in Apne. I knew Apne would work. A friend in Dubai called to say he hated me for making him cry.
So is Apne your favourite film? Apne and Dillagi, in which my brother directed me and himself. The only reason I didn't enjoy my debut film Barsaat is because Mr. Raj Kumar Santoshi took forever to complete it. I think he should just work with my brother again.
What next? Well after Nanhe I've another release coming up. It's Sangeeth Sivan's Ek. My co-star is Shreya Saran who I think is really good. She's such a good dancer. I'll be doing another film with her. Ek is remake of a Telugu actioner featuring Mahesh Babu. I haven't done an action film for a long time , and that too an action film with stylized stunts .
How does life look to you? Really hectic. Even Roshan is almost ready. It may release this year. So I might have seven releases in 2007. I'm looking forward to the future. I don't have to hit bull's eye each time. But at least I should be happy doing what I'm doing.
It's been a long wait for Bobby Deol. His second release, Gupt, follows his debut film, Barsaat, by almost two years. The youngest of the Deols is no more the unsure, insecure actor who walked into the limelight. His marriage does not seem to have decreased his fan following. Bobby's third film, ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya, opposite Aishwarya Rai, will follow on the heels of Gupt, and with other prestigious films under his belt, he has reasons to be confident and relaxed.
It's almost two years since Barsaat and Bobby Deol is ready to storm the screen again. And unlike his much-hyped debut film, his second film, Gupt, has been shrouded in secrecy. Few know what the film is all about and even fewer have been allowed onto the sets. Even Bobby refuses to unravel the mystery and when asked about the film only says enigmatically, "It's a murder mystery. I'm accused of a crime I didn't commit and the only way I can get off is to find the real culprit." And that is what he does through 18 reels taking time off in between to shake a leg with Manisha Koirala and Kajol. Thrills, spills and chills... like any Rajiv Rai film, Gupt has all this and more.
"Rajiv is a very different kind of a director, someone whose work I really appreciate, and it was a great experience working with him. Gupt is only my second film and Barsaat was a home production. When I started work on Rajiv's film I had no idea how the industry functioned despite being closely associated with it all these years because of dad and Sunny. I even felt intimidated by everyone. But Rajiv made sure I was comfortable and not at all apprehensive. He's a real nice guy and we got really close during Gupt. I had a lot of fun," Bobby asserts.
Well, he may have enjoyed himself but the same could not be said for Rajiv, whose film was delayed by almost a year on account of a fracture sustained by Bobby during one of the action scenes of Barsaat. Bobby reveals that Rajiv came all the way to London to see him and when he had to be operated on, Rajiv made sure that Bobby had a good doctor. The director even stayed till the operation was over. "And it wasn't because he was worried his film would be delayed but because he really cared and wanted me to be fine. He treats me like a younger brother," Bobby says emotionally. The accident put Bobby out of action for several weeks and when he returned to the studios, he confesses, it was painful doing a vigorous song-and-dance sequence and Gupt had plenty of those. "But Rajiv never complained. In fact, whenever I had to do any stunts everyone was extra careful and caring," he maintains.
Maybe Rajiv didn't complain but Bobby's accident almost resulted in a split between Sohail Maklai and Rahul Rawail, the producer and director of Aur Pyar Ho Gaya. "What split are you talking about?" Bobby quirks an enquiring eyebrow. "As far as I know Sohail and Rahul haven't had any difference of opinion. Aur Pyar Ho Gaya has been progressing quite smoothly. It was launched last July and is releasing this August. That's fast work for any Hindi film."
Did the film make such good progress because it had a tyrant at the helm who would keep his cast and crew up at all hours? "Is your tyrant by any chance Rahul Rawail?" Bobby asks. When you nod, his expression becomes even more incredulous. "Rahul is no tyrant, hey, he's not even very strict," Bobby defends his director. "He's just very sincere and hates any disruptions and distractions when he's working. It was great working with him."
And it must have been equally great wooing the former Miss World. "I enjoyed working with Aishwarya Rai. She is not bad at all considering that Aur Pyar Ho Gaya was her first Hindi film. In fact, I'd say she's very good," Bobby says enthusiastically, if a trifle diplomatically.
Did he ever feel envious because Ash would be the centre of attention everywhere they went? "Never!" he exclaims. "Why should I? And Ash never threw her weight around. She's very down-to-earth despite her celebrity status."
Besides Gupt and Aur Pyar Ho Gaya, Bobby has two other films, Abbas-Mustan's thriller, Soldier, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's sweet love story, Kareeb. Both are fast nearing completion. The three directors, he insists, have very different styles of working. "Vinod Chopra would make us rehearse the shots a day before they were to be picturised and then once again before the final take. Abbas-Mustan had everything worked out when they arrived on the sets, always dressed in white. They discuss every scene at length with everyone. The brothers are like two people with one mind. If one of them stops in mid-sentence the other completes it without a pause. They never shout at each other or at anyone else. They are very sweet, organised and know exactly what they want. Shots are canned in quick succession," Bobby informs. Vinod, Bobby goes on to reveal, lives in a world inhibited by people who are associated with his film. If any outsider intrudes into his world he doesn't like it. In fact, according to Bobby, Vinod doesn't even like people dropping in on his sets unless they are working with him. "He hates distractions. He makes a film from the heart and is completely involved. Vinod's films are all well-made irrespective of whether the film is a hit or a flop," Bobby observes.
Talking of flops, none of Bobby's directors, with the exception of Rajiv Rai whose Mohra was a box-office winner two years ago, have had any successes lately. Vinod Chopra's 1942 A Love Story couldn't live up to the sky-high expectations it raised. Rahul Rawail's Anjaam also didn't have a particularly memorable run at the box-office. Even Abbas-Mustan's Daraar didn't make much of an impact at the cash counters. Considering that Bobby's projects are carefully screened, how did he land up with three not-very-saleable-at-the-moment directors? Their recent run must be giving him sleepless nights. "No, it doesn't bother me. Just because their last films haven't done too well doesn't mean that these three are bad directors. Maybe the script wasn't well written or the performances weren't upto the mark. There are so many reasons for a film's failure. I can assert that all the directors I'm working with today are the best directors in the country. With a proper script they can do wonders. That's why I insist on a complete script before I start shooting. And all these makers have fabulous scripts," he says with complete confidence.
Interestingly, in all the four films Bobby is doing he holds centrestage. The only film in which Bobby shares the footage with another actor is London. Is Bobby insecure about working in two-hero projects? "I have no problems if my role is substantial," he says calmly. However, as yet, we guess, no one has been able to convince him that the two hero projects they are approaching him with, will give him ample opportunity to display his histrionics and prevent him from being overshadowed by the other actor. Because he hasn't accepted any of them, except Gurinder Kaur's London, and it is obvious that co-star and big brother Sunny won't play dirty. The Gurinder Kaur-directed love triangle took off on July 1 and will be wrapped up by September 1 in a start-to-finish schedule in Buckingham city. The film's heroine is Karisma Kapoor who was the Deols' first choice for Barsaat. But after many frustrating months of waiting, Karisma had signed out of the contract and accepted Prem Qaidi. Obviously, the Deols don't hold any grudges against the blue-eyed Kapoor miss? "Why should we?" asks Bobby. "I think she did the right thing by opting out of Barsaat. See where she is today. We wouldn't be petty enough to hold Barsaat against her. She suited the role in London and so we took her. Simple."
Does Bobby, in retrospect, regret not following in Karisma's footsteps? He patiently waited while Shekhar Kapur took days to approve a shot and then after a difference of opinion over the script, opted out of the film mid-way to concentrate on Bandit Queen. His successor, Rajkumar Santoshi, then made several changes in the script of Barsaat and took his own time finishing the film. Which, despite all the hype, didn't turn out to be the kind of hit they expected it would be. "Why should I have any regrets? The masses have accepted me, today I get the best of offers and I'm working with the people I want to. So there's no reason to be disappointed. The purpose of launching me was served. Anyway once the film went on the floors, Rajji shot it at breakneck speed and within a year and a half the film was ready. It didn't take five years. People just like to exaggerate and ridicule others," Bobby says with a dark frown.
Bobby remembers that before the release of Barsaat a journalist had approached him and started praising him to the skies. He insisted Bobby would definitely go places and had a very bright future. After listening to him for a while Bobby asked him, "Have you seen the film? How can you say that it will be a hit? What if it flops? Will you be interested in interviewing me then?" The journalist was stumped by the barrage of unexpected questions from junior Deol. After minutes of stunned silence he asked Bobby how he could have any doubts about his future. After all, he was the brother of a National Award winner, and the son of Dharmendra who even after three decades was still going strong. "But that doesn't guarantee that I will be as successful as they are," Bobby argued.
Recollecting this incident Bobby says, "I have a very realistic approach towards life. I don't like to talk big. I always want to keep a low profile. It is better that way. Hype doesn't always work."
Was it because his father and bhaiyya were successful actors that Bobby decided to enter the industry? "No, the career wasn't forced on me. It was my decision entirely and it was only when I announced it that everyone in my family confessed that they'd been expecting it for a very long time," he says with a grin.
Bobby's first brush with film acting was when he was only seven years old. He played Dharam junior in Manmohan Desai's Dharam Veer. And, he confesses, at that time he was very confident and not at all unnerved by all the people around him. "I was very enthusiastic and thrilled to be selected for the role. I guess a child has no inhibitions," he shrugs.
However, as he grew older he became very inhibited and before he could face the camera for Barsaat he had to do a crash course in acting at Roshan Taneja's acting school. But, he admits, the course wasn't of much use and he opted out midway. "I feel it is better for an aspiring actor to attend a theatre workshop or join some theatre group. They are more beneficial than an acting school. Theatre is a valuable learning experience but unless you have it in you you can't make it as an actor," he maintains.
Bobby admits he hasn't seen Barsaat in a long time. But, he agrees, that if he were to see the film today he would find a lot of faults with his performance. Today if he were to be offered Barsaat he asserts he'd do a better job because he is now more experienced and knows what he is capable of. He's also more confident.
While elder brother Sunny has decided not to do a film with Rajkumar Santoshi, Bobby has no such reservations about the director. "I will do a film with him, provided the script is good," he says firmly. "I have no differences with him. I have learnt a lot from him and love all his films. He is a very good director not only for newcomers but also for seasoned actors."
At the moment though, Rajkumar Santoshi is busy with China Gate while Bobby is involved with London, being directed by Gurinder Kaur, a lady few Indians have heard of. Apparently, the director had approached Sunny with a script which he loved. It had a bit of everything...comedy, drama, music, action and emotions. After that he saw the only film she had made, Bhaji On The Beach, and was again very impressed. That was how London was finalised with Gurinder at the helm. Bobby and Sunny are playing brothers in the film and, Bobby asserts, both have equally powerful roles. "In fact, every character in the film has a well-defined role. And for the first time no one will be dubbing his lines. The sounds and dialogue will be recorded live," says an excited Deol junior. This is the first time any of the Deols are speaking about London. Why are they always so secretive about their projects? No one is allowed on the sets of his films and their stories are a well-kept secret. "I like to concentrate on my work and when you have guests you get distracted," he points out. "I think no one other than the cast and the crew should be allowed on any sets if work is to carry on smoothly." Point noted.
Work on London has started in London but a film which was planned with the three Deols—Bobby, Sunny and papa Dharam— is still only a dream project. "We will be doing a film with papa soon... definitely," Bobby assures.
And why is no one talking about Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, R. Mohan's new film launched recently in the South with director Thampi? If the buzz is to be believed, Thampi has been replaced with Joy Augustine who directed Tere Mere Sapne. "Yes, Joy is directing R. Mohan's film but it's not the same film Thampi was to do. As far as Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai is concerned, we started shooting for it only to realise that the script wasn't too good. They are reworking on it and once it's ready we'll start shooting again," he promises.
Doesn't Bobby think that the policy of doing one film at a time is detrimental to his career? Earlier Sunny too had one release per year and if it flopped he was written off till he `arrived' again. But recently he has had four films in quick succession and since three were major hits, he's being hailed as the new No. 1. Shouldn't Bobby also change his policy? "My brother is still very selective about the films he takes on and the four films you're talking about weren't started simultaneously. Some were delayed and some finished on schedule. It just happened that they came together," he argues. Bobby points out that this year he also has two films — Gupt and Aur Pyar Ho Gaya releasing within a month of each other but that was because Gupt was delayed. He insists he's going to stick to his few-films-at-a-time policy. "I don't want to see my face on the telly every day, the whole day. Over-exposure is injurious to your career," he reminds you. However, he admits that his strategy of doing one film at a time won't work in India because here people are working round-the-clock intent on making hay while the sun shines. "There is no discipline, no system. Films just go on endlessly. If people were paid properly and things done more systematically this wouldn't happen. But what's the use of complaining when I can't change the system," he sighs.
He can change one thing though — his price. If he can cut down on his films his films would become more economically viable, wouldn't he agree? "I'm not asking for a very high price. But if people are willing to pay me well why should I refuse?" Bobby smiles innocently.
Bobby's changed a lot from the shy, soft-spoken, slightly insecure boy who nervously waited for Barsaat to release. He's more confident now, more in control. Isn't it time he started taking his career decisions himself instead of relying completely on his papa and his bhaiyya? "Bhaiyya only sees to it that the producer and the director are good and capable. I'm the one who scrutinises the script. If I don't like it, I don't do it," he argues and then adds, "Anyway what's wrong in relying on my family. Doesn't everyone, when they have to take a momentous decision? My family members have so many years of experience. They know what's best for me."
The one family member who's not very involved with his career is his wife Tania. She's never seen on his sets when he's shooting in the city, though she does accompany him on long outdoors. Not being from the industry she is not too familiar with its ways but Bobby's not complaining. "My mother and bhabhi are also not from the industry, yet that doesn't seem to have affected papa's or bhaiyya's career. Tania's very understanding and rarely gets irritated when fans throw themselves at me. Though at times you do want a little privacy. I guess, this is one professional hazard we have to live with," he sighs.
Wasn't he worried he'd lose his starry-eyed female admirers when he decided to tie the knot with Tania? "No actor is a craze all his life. The initial excitement wears off when another actor catches the eye, irrespective of whether he's married or not. Sure, I want to keep my fan following but I can't do that by remaining single and available. It's my work which will keep them happy and rooting for me," Bobby reasons.
Would Tania have been happier if he were an industrialist like her dad? "She knew I was an actor when she married me so wanting me to be someone else won't help," he says with a twinkle. Okay, does she watch films? "Sure." Who's her favourite actor? "Bobby Deol. But she likes Sunny Deol too."
"I always played a rich guy in most of my films" - Bobby Deol By Reshma Kelkar, July 10, 2007 - 14:19 IST
Bobby Deol is on a high in his career as he has many interesting releases. After his special appearance in the promotional video of Ashu Trikha’s Alag, Bobby Deol had kept a low profile for a really long time. What was he doing all this while? “I was shooting for all these films. I had never taken any break. In fact, I was occupied all the time.” says Bobby.
Having two releases back to back, Bobby seems very confident about all his films releasing this year. Though Jhoom Barabar Jhoom failed to strike a chord with the masses, Anil Sharma’s Apne has been received with a warm welcome by the audiences. Apne was a complete treat for the viewers to see the Deol family on reel. Speaking about Apne, Bobby says, “For me, it was like a dream come true. Sunny and I always wanted to do a film with our father. So, it is a very special film. My father is the USP of this film. One thing attracts everyone is that our family has worked together after a long time. The film is not just about us and how we Deols are, but there are some moments that every family goes through. So when you see the film, you come out with a feeling that you really want to be with your family.”
Bobby’s forthcoming film Naqaab is a romantic thriller. Being confident about the film he says, “I always played a rich guy in most of my films, so I get to wear different brands, drive an Aston Martin and have cool gadgets. Continuing with the trend, I play a rich guy in this film too and I definitely come across as a very nice person. Everybody is nice in this film but there is a Naqaab on everybody’s face and who is what, nobody knows.”
Naqaab will be his fourth film with Abbas-Mustan. Revealing about his association with them, he says, “They are one of the best directors in the industry but beyond that, the most important thing is that they are very humble and treat me like their younger brother. They really care about me. I am glad that I have done four films with them and would like to work with them again and again. I had worked with them at the beginning of my career. In fact, I was very excited when I got this project.” Talking about his costar in the film Akshaye Khanna, Bobby says, “Akshaye is one of my favorite co-stars. He is a buddy. We don’t need to meet each other everyday but we just get along very well. He is a very straight forward man and a very genuine person.”
So how does it feel to work with Tips? “I have worked with Tips after a long time and I consider them as good producers. They give their best shot in whatever they are doing. So it is very important to have a good team to work with, be it actor, producer, etc. But I believe there should be no favoritism. Only the person suiting that particular character should be given the role. Comfort level and good chemistry definitely helps on the sets. But if you don’t play your character well then there is no use of a good comfort level. It only comes across if you do your role right” he adds.
Bobby has worked with some of the renowned people of the industry. So how does he look at the offers that come his way? “A Production house does not matter to me. The script should be good. As far as Abbas-Mustan go, I’ll never refuse to work with them. So if people come to me with stories and if Abbas-Mustan are going to direct it, then I feel they will do a good job because I believe in them completely. Otherwise, I definitely rate script as the most important factor. Once I like the script, then I see who the director is. If the director/producer knows what he is doing and if I am convinced that what he is doing is right, only then will I go ahead with the film. It’s all about my instincts” says Deol Junior.
According to Bobby, he is not comfortable working with new filmmakers or first time directors. “I don’t know why but my gut instinct doesn’t allow me to do that. So if I am working with someone whose work I have never seen, I will not be able to judge that person. For example, I loved Socha Na Tha. This film has done so well. Seeing this film, I wanted to work with Imtiaz Ali because I think he is a very good director. I was really dying to do his film but things didn’t work out and it took many years to start the film. Thus, I couldn’t be part of his film. Now, they are making that same subject with Kareena and Shahid. I missed out on that though I really wanted to do that film” he concludes.
Apart from these films, Bobby will also be seen in Ek- the power of one and Nanhe.
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See the good and bad side of Bobby Deol this Friday
After long, Bollywood heartthrob Bobby Deol will grace the screen. He is working with his favourite filmmaker Suneel Darshan for the forthcoming film ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’ set to release in theatres this Friday. Kangana Ranaut, Upen Patel and Celina Jaitley are other co-stars of the film that revolves round the music industry. With the charming promos on air, we’re eagerly waiting for the time. But now its time for tête-à-tête with Bobby Deol.
Excerpts from an Interview:
We’ve been hearing that the film has a different storyline. Just tell us something about it?
The film is about the music industry and is the inside story how they function. It brings to light the rivalry and manipulation and power play that go on.
You’re one of the male lead. What is your role in the film?
I play a musician and singer in the film. He composes and sings his own songs. He is a star in his own right now but has worked hard to reach his opposition and whatever he has achieved today. He also seeks others support. He has been in the industry for long and has achieved a lot. He is very hard working but he is also very insecure. He keeps on complaining that God didn't give him more talent so the music would just come out from within him without any effort. He keeps on grumbling with God about it. He is at the top position today but he always fears that someone will come and take that place from him. He goes through all these insecurities in his personal life. Upen Patel is one talented and arrogant guy who comes on his way and rubs me the wrong way. We both are very different from each other and follow different working strategies. I get adamant that no one reaches my position and place. He uses his power to get back.
The cast of the film consists newcomer actors like Upen Patel, Kangana Ranaut and Celina Jaitley. How has it been working with them?
They were very professional and all of us were trying to deliver our best for the film. Working with Upen has been a nice experience as he is a chilled out guy, very professional and dedicated towards his work. He is focused about what he wants from his life. It has been a fun experience working with all of them. We would spend time together when we were not working.
Who is paired against whom in the film?
We cannot reveal anything now. I can't say who is with whom. All will get to see that after the film releases. It is a film that deals with human nature and that all human being have good and bad in him.
Did you have fun shooting the film in Johannesburg?
Most of the time in Johannesburg we were shooting and had long working hours. The producer makes sure that we are shooting everyday. Other than work we used to chat and dine together. We did have fun moments.
You and Suneel Darshan have formed a team and this is your third film together. How was it working with him?
Suneel Darshan and I have become like a family. We know each other very well. He has been associated with my brother as well. Working in his film is almost like family production.
Were there any difficult scenes in the film that you had tough time shooting?
I cannot reveal the scenes at the moment but there were certain scenes that we had difficulty shooting. It may not come easy for actors but we don’t have much choice other than to do it.
What is the USP of the film according to you?
People will see the promos, they will smell if it is a good film, and come to the theatre. If they like it, then its fine, if they don't, we can't help it.
What are the other films that you’re working on?
This year is fully loaded for me. I have 6 releases this year. After a long break a lot of myself is coming this year. There will be one release after another.
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Friendship is something special - Bobby Deol
December 20, 2005
With the moderate success of Barsaat, the team of Bobby Deol and director Suneel Darshan are all back with their next film Dosti-Friends Forever. Here's a one on one chat with the junior Deol.
Your friendship with Akshay is coming onscreen with Dosti. How does it feel? The story revolves around friendship and when we heard the story we liked it. As we are good friends we knew that we wouldn't need to act. Our onscreen chemistry looks very real and that's the plus point of the film.
As usual you are playing a character of a rich guy. Why do you always get such roles? What can I do? Whenever a producer or a director comes to me with a role he always tells me that I have to play the character of a rich man because according to him I don't look poor. So I have stopped thinking much about it and am fine doing whatever comes my way.
Again this time Lara is cast opposite you, how was the experience working with her again? Whenever I have done any film I have enjoyed doing them. And I have worked with all of them earlier so it was very easy and it was fun working with them again. The comfort level was very high. So basically we had a blast.
It has been said that whenever a person falls in love with a girl his friend helps him. But here you have helped Kareena get Akshay. How come? You'll get to know this only after you watch the film as to whom I have supported and whom I haven't.
Tell us something about your role in the film. I play a rich guy in the film. I meet Akshay in my childhood days and he becomes my best friend. We grow together like brothers and whenever I am in trouble Akshay is always there to help me out. In the process our relationship is strained.
Movies on the same theme have been released earlier. How different is Dosti from the rest? See if you look at it, there have been very few films based on the same theme. In most of the films Friendship is a part of the film but this film is based entirely on Friendship. Along with this we have family problems. So basically you can watch it with you family and can relate to the film.
How important is Friendship to you? Friendship is something special. I am lucky to have such good friends who can do anything for me and I can do anything for them. Even if we don't meet everyday our friendship doesn't fade because many of my friends have gone abroad for work but I make it a point to speak to them on the phone.
You have worked earlier with Suneel Darshan, How was the experience working with him again in Dosti? It was fun. That's what I said that I am lucky that I got to work with him again. He always makes films that you can go and watch with your family. Its not that I always do such films, I have done thriller and action flicks. Very rarely do I get to work in such films and that's why I said I am lucky to work with him again. I have one more film coming up with him.
Tell us something about the music of Dosti. Suneel has a good ear for music. He and Nadeem-Shravan share a great rapport. They try to get the best out of each other. So it's how you get along with someone and how you can get things out of someone.
You are working with your Dad in Apne. Are you nervous about it? I am definitely nervous working with him. From childhood I have always looked up to him. He's the greatest actor I have ever known in my life. He is a legend so I am definitely nervous. Whatever I have got, I have got it from him. So I know that whenever I am nervous I know he make me feel easy.
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Deol family now want to do a comedy together
Mumbai, August 05, 2007
After the family drama Apne, Dharmendra and sons Sunny and Bobby Deol want to do a film together again - but an out and out comedy this time.
"We made you cry in Apne. Now we want to make you laugh," says Bobby.
This is the promise he had made on his family's behalf in London earlier this month when a saleslady at a departmental store accused him of making her sister cry with his roles.
On his return home, Bobby discussed the idea with elder brother Sunny who was all game for it. And now the hunt is on for a comic script that would showcase the Deol family as effectively as Apne.
"See, drama is relatively easier. And still we had to wait for years before Anil Sharma, a family friend, could come up with the script for Apne," Bobby points out.
"Comedy that would accommodate all three of us is even tougher, specially since dad has done such great comic work in Chupke Chupke, Pratigya and Sholay."
If the comic screenplay doesn't materialise, the trio will go ahead with another drama, directed again by Anil Sharma.
But this time, the Deols will produce the family film since they feel Apne wasn't promoted properly.
"And still it has touched hearts of viewers across the world. We've decided to work together as often as possible. Apne will always remain a favourite.
"Dillagi that my Bhaiyya directed with both me and him in the lead is also very close to my heart," Bobby says.
Bobby Deol - Spills it all He's considered one of the best looking actors in the industry today. But Bobby 'Dee'... by Sara Siddiqui
He's considered one of the best looking actors in the industry today. But Bobby 'Dee' (as he is popularly known) is not the kind to simply let his looks do all the work for him. He wants to be appreciated for his performances and his dancing and his fighting and everything else as well. And post-'Soldier', he is also being a hot and happening solo hero draw. Now, as he prepares for his first release of 1999, Bobs is excited as hell. Reason? The film is his long-awaited home production 'Dillagi' directed by 'bhaiya' Sunny Deol. It will also be the first time Bobby will be acting in a two-hero film. But with Sunny being the other hero, the question of competition doesn't arise. Expectations, though, are extremely high for this Dharmendra presentation. And going by the promos and to believe the distributors, it as hot as hell. It is crunch time for the Deols; Bobby in particular since it is his test of strength after 'Soldier'. In this very special interview, he tells us about what makes him tick.
Today, with some hits, some flops and some years down the line, how satisfied are you with the way your career has shaped up? "To a great extent, yes I am satisfied with the way my career has shaped up. I'm on a good wicket and I also have a couple of good films lined up for release; the problem is that this year I have not had a single release so far. I can never manipulate my releases or career like some people do. I am too straightforward a guy for all this. I am surviving on my own terms and I am happy with myself and that's important to me."
Even before your first release, you were the most hyped newcomer going. But post 'Barsaat', for a brief period, your critics were quick to say that you weren't all that hot. What do you think went wrong? "Look, the industry has this habit of putting newcomers up on a pedestal when they arrive. And then quickly pulling them down with a huge thud. I was not treated any differently. Being a star son has its own advantages and disadvantages. People are quick to run down your capabilities without giving you a proper chance. I don't think I went wrong anywhere. What went wrong for me was that a couple of my films didn't do well at the Box Office and people immediately got too busy writing me off. Then came 'Soldier' and the rest is history."
Apparently you have a mental block against doing two hero films. Why? Are you insecure or something? "Yes, it is true that I don't like doing two hero films. Because, at this point in time, I am more comfortable doing solo hero projects. When you do two hero films, there are bound to be comparisons and also hype - for all the wrong reasons. I am better off without all that heart-ache and head-ache."
But isn't 'Dillagi' a two hero project? "People keep telling me about that. But for me 'Dillagi' is not a two-hero project. I am working with my brother and that's of primary importance for me. More than a co-star he is my brother; and that makes all the difference. In this case the hype will be for all the right reasons. Incidentally, I am also doing a film with Akshay Kumar for Abbas Mustan. The reason being I really love Abbas Mustan. They are my favorite director-duo." As an actor, what do you think are your strengths? "I have only done five films so far and I think I am still learning and improving. I definitely don't know everything but I am ready to learn. I think I am a director's actor. With each film my performance has only improved. It's difficult for me to rate myself as an actor. I think we have to ask my directors this question."
As a person how much have you changed after joining the industry? "I have changed a lot. I have realized that most people here are hypocrites. They are sweet to you on your face. But the moment your back is turned, they start bitching about you. Initially I used to get hurt by all this but now I'm learning to be indifferent. I enjoy my work and I keep to myself. I know now that every person I meet is not my genuine well-wisher or my friend. So I am learning to be friendly but not trusting."
Now tell us, after a couple of years of marriage, what is life with Tanya like? "Beautiful. The moment I saw her I fell in love with her and it has remained that way till date. Marriage does require adjustments. You have to work at making it a perfect marriage. People who say that they have no adjustment problems are lying. Tanya and I do have our quarrels. But what I love most about the quarreling, is the making up later. I enjoy my married life. Touchwood." Do you think that a marriage so soon after your entry into films, has affected your popularity in any way? "That's a warped way of thinking. Most actors are married and are very popular. If my marital status was the reason for my popularity, then it doesn't say much for my fans. I am sure my genuine fans will continue to like me, irrespective of whether I'm married or not."
How would you describe any change in yourself as a person post marriage? "Marriage has definitely made me more responsible. But I'm still a child at heart. I love to be pampered and am very emotional about my loved ones. I am very sensitive and get hurt very easily. I guess marriage has honed my sensitive side."
Do you cry? "Of course I cry. Whenever something moves me I shed a tear. And I am not ashamed of it!"
When was the last time you cried? "Last night. I was dubbing for an emotional scene in 'Dillagi' and got so carried away that I started crying. What to do? I'm like that only."
What are your future plans? "Right now I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying for 'Dillagi'. It is a film very close to my heart. It's only after 'Dillagi' that I will plan other things. I request all my fans and well-wishers to pray for the success of my film. My immediate plans are centered around 'Dillagi' only."
Bobby Deol has had one too many film releases this year. Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Jhoom Bababar Jhoom and Apne have been released over the last two months and they all have Bobby Deol in common.
In an interview with Businessofcinema.com, the younger Deol holds forth on Naqaab and his other three forthcoming films namely Nanhe Jaisalmer, Ek and Roshan.
After the release of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, has a film with the Yash Raj banner changed your positioning in the industry?
When I was going to hear the script of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom I knew Abhishek and Preity were already in the film and I didn’t know what I was going to hear from Shaad because I would not do a film if I didn’t have a good role. For me the length of the role doesn’t matter, but I wanted to hear the script and after I heard it I loved the role.
Yes, it definitely makes a difference to an actor because Yash Raj is a good banner. They make good films and they always spend a lot on their movies. People believe in their films because they try and make good films and that is why audience goes to see their movies.
How was your experience working in Apne, as an actor, son and brother?
Apne is a real and deeper film as compared to other films made on families. Family films are usually very superficial but Apne gives more depth in a relationship. In Apne you see a family working together after many years.
For me, it was a dream come true to work with my dad. For my dad too it was a dream come true because he wanted to work with both his sons. Both Sunny and I wanted to work with dad in a film. The USP of Apne is my father.
As an actor when you go on set you don’t think of the opposite person as anything but an actor. When you are performing you have to play your character because the other character that you have read about is standing in front of you. I was very nervous on the first day because my father knows me inside out, so if I am faltering he would know of it.
A lot of your films have been releasing since May and will continue to release year long….
I worked on these films last year and all of them are releasing this year. I started Apne last year but there were long gaps between every schedule so it took one whole year.
I also did Jhoom Barabar Jhoom last year but Yash Raj completes their films quickly and plans its releases.
Nanhe Jaisalmer was shot in April last year and Shaka Laka Boom Boom also happened around the same time.
I know I have a lot of sleepless nights coming ahead. Every film means a lot to an actor, it’s like my child. Good, bad or ugly I just want them to do well.
Your forthcoming film Naqaab has a strong feeling of déjà vu, considering it is a thriller directed by Abbas Mastan and stars Akshaye Khanna and you, just like Humraaz…
Since we all are together it has a feeling of Humraaz but when you see the film, the twists and turns are different. A thriller has the same pattern but when you see the film you realize the difference. My three thriller films with Abbas Mastan - Ajnabee, Soldier and Humraaz were all different.
You share such a good rapport with Abbas Mastan and you have done so many films with them. Has there ever been a time when you may have refused any of their film offers?
I will never say no to Abbas Mastan. Sometimes writers come and narrate subjects to me, which are of the same style as an Abbas Mastan film would be, so I tell them that if Abbas Mastan are the directors, I will do it, because I know they can do it. I believe in them completely.
I worked with them at the beginning of my career for four years and then suddenly there was a gap. So I was very excited when I got this project, Naqaab.
How much does it matter to be working with a reputed director or producer?
I have never worked with someone who is making his first film. I don’t like to interfere with the director’s work. As an actor I just want to be an actor. So for me it is very important to know the work of the director in order to work with them.
I don’t know if my gut instincts will always be right and if I have never seen a directors work I will not know how to judge him.
You are also doing another film with Samir Karnik (director Nanhe Jaisalmer)?
I am doing Roshan, which is directed and produced by Karnik. It is like Nanhe Jaisalmer. I had heard Roshan’s script while working on Nanhe Jaisalmer and it also stars Dwij (from Nanhe Jaisalmer).
Can you tell us something about Nanhe Jaisalmer?
Nanhe Jaisalmer has a child in it so everyone thinks it is a children’s film but it a family film. It is about how strong your imagination can be, if you really believe in it and use it the right way. It doesn’t preach but is a meaningful film.
I play myself in the film, which is about the child. I loved the script and it is a feel good film.
After a career span of 12 years do you still await an author backed role?
I’m still waiting for something like that to come my way. The role that I did in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom was interesting and well written, but I want to do a film like Ghayal, Phool Aur Patthar, Pratigya, Chupke Chupke because there were great characters.
What’s more important in a script is how your character is carved. You may or may not play the main lead but if the character is written well, it will always be nice.
I have tried to communicate this to my directors and producers and now things are changing, everybody looks at me in a different light so may be I will get better opportunities.
Papa’s Boy Text by Madhulika Varma and Photographs by Sameer Belvalkar Published: Volume 15, Issue 8, August, 2007
Luck is finally on his side. Three new releases in a row and his life’s changing direction. This time, Bobby Deol’s going out to meet it. He has put the hiccups that threatened to eclipse his career behind him and, with his lazy dimpled smile and open, engaging air, he has finally made peace with himself. Madhulika Varma spends time with the star at his Mumbai residence
I’m looking for Bobby Deol. But then, so is most of Mumbai’s press. His secretary’s mobile never stops ringing. And virtually all the props we pick for the photo shoot later that day have already been taken – the chair had been used by a film glossy, the mirror by a TV channel…. That’s what a great haircut and a couple of good releases can do for you! Apne and Naqaab have been released last month. And the elusive limelight is blazing down on him once again.
At last. Deol’s made peace with himself and the length of his hair. He is going to wear it long. But he’s getting a brand new style this morning. The curls have to go – that’s already been decided by the time I arrive; now they’re just getting the length right. There’s an apprehensive hush as the hair stylist snips away warily at the ends and the precious crop sails to Deol’s feet. We sit waiting, holding our breath, as the minutes tick by.... “This could take us into the next millennium!” I whisper to his secretary “and what if he doesn’t like his new haircut!” “Then he’ll be truly traumatised for a very long time,” she says matter-of-factly. It’s our lucky day. Deol’s new haircut rocks…he’s happy! The hair stylist doesn’t just get paid money; he even gets two brand new pairs of jeans as a thank you. You could buy up a little country with the money they cost, but then, that’s Bobby Deol, Generous Heart.
The charm is still intact. That lazy dimpled smile, the open, engaging air. But he has done with the reticence. Life’s changing direction and this time, he’s going out to meet it. He’s thrown open his home. But Deol confesses he hates photo-sessions. He’s trying to overcome his uneasiness by smoking, “something I never do in the house. But today both Bhaiyya (Sunny Deol) and Papa (Dharmendra) are away and I’m the man of the house,” he jokes. Eventually we sit down to talk. I comment on his new openness. “Earlier, I didn’t have much to say, I didn’t want to be a paper tiger...I wanted my work to speak for me. Now, with these new releases, (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Apne and Naqaab), I can tell people to go see my performance, without being apologetic about it....” What went wrong the first time around? “You tell me!” he shrugs. “When people come to you with scripts, you do the ones that sound good, but sometimes they go wrong at the execution level. In fact, I did films with some of the biggest names, but even they didn’t quite work. Maybe luck wasn’t on my side.”
What was the Apne experience like? How did they decide on a script that would do justice to all three of them, I ask him. “That was the easiest part,” laughs Deol. “Dad said, ‘Look, as long as Sunny and Deol are projected well, I’m okay with the script’, Bhaiyya said, ‘As long as Deol and Papa are taken care of, don’t worry about me.’ And me? I was just extremely happy being around Papa!” I tell him that we had our misgivings about Apne. Anil Sharma’s movies normally have excruciatingly high sound decibels. The fear was the Deol Testosterone, thrice over, may really prove too hot to handle. “Yeah, sometimes things can get loud,” Deol laughs. “But Anil was restrained because he had a great story to begin with. It’s only when you’re unsure of yourself that you need to project yourself, shout. The story of Apne drew inspiration from life. About how even in families that love each other dearly, there could be miscommunication and it could cause deep hurt. I think it struck a chord because people identified with it – I’m really proud of how it turned out.”
In real life, the Deol bonding is phenomenal. I mean your eyes all well up at the mention of Dad. “It’s because we have a truly exceptional man for a father. It’s so rare to find someone like him. He’s a superb human being, so good looking, but with not an iota of vanity about him. For me, he’s a real-life super hero. Heroes are all about helping people in distress and that’s all I’ve ever seen Dad do. He even sacrificed his own career for us, towards the end. He wasn’t much of a businessman and suddenly Dad saw he needed to make money for us, our future, so he signed some truly bad films and that annoyed his fans…with Apne, they’ll see the Dharmendra they loved.” As a child, does he remember one rousing moment, when he was proud to be Dharmendra’s son? “All my life! Every moment of it! Anyway, we hate talking about things like that.” “Go on, one instance,” I insist.
“Okay,” says Deol reluctantly. “Like during the floods recently, an old friend of Dad – who was first papa’s secretary, then Bhaiyya’s and because he was their secretary, he also became mine – came visiting and couldn’t get away. We were all holed up at home while the water levels rose alarmingly…the ground floor was neck-deep in water. Suddenly this uncle began feeling uneasy; initially we thought he was feeling a bit claustrophobic being cooped in, unable to go home. But then we realised he was having a heart attack! There was no way of driving him to the hospital since the roads were under five feet of water. Then Bhaiyya remembered a neighbour had a dingy – he used to take his kids out boating around the lanes when we’d have a bit of flooding in our street…so we told the servants to go borrow the dingy – but they didn’t know swimming, so they kept dilly dallying. Suddenly we saw Dad walk out into the flood…I ran after him. We waded through the water, got the dingy and put the ailing uncle into the boat and physically hauled it all the way to Arogyanidhi Hospital…with Papa leading the way! He is 70 years old – we could have done it ourselves, but there he was in the middle of the night, hauling a sick friend to hospital – honouring friendship!
“My grandma was like that. She taught us to value this bond families have. To this day, we all live together under one roof – I want my kids to experience the same sense of attachment we had. My children get the love of their grandparents; Bhaiyya’s kids are a little older than mine, so they look after their younger brothers just like Bhaiyya did. And my kids just adore Bhaiyya. He is absolutely their favourite person, because he is so good with kids. So full of love.”
He was quite a free spirit in his earlier years – did Dad ever wallop him? “No, that was left to Mom. You know how it is with Moms. They can skin you alive, but still, the kids will go running to them…with dad, if he was really angry, then one look was enough. With Mom there was always room for engagement....”
How real or unreal has it been being Bobby Deol? “I’d say an actor’s professional life is more real in a sense, because for the time we are shooting together, we’re hooked up… as opposed to the corporate world…where it is more cut and dried. But then, on the other hand, the relationships you make, the friendships, also vanish equally fast when you’ve moved on to a new project. It used to really shock me when I was a kid. I’d meet all these people on Dad’s sets and we’d be so close, then the film would wrap and I’d meet them a couple of months later, and I’d run up to them with the same warmth and they’d be like, ‘Chill, dude…that was yesterday! That’s why we keep our families away from it all! Our home is our sanctuary away from all the insecurity and hurt. People say we don’t bring our wives to social dos. I know what it’s like! I don’t want my wife to go through all that!”
“It’s because of Tanya that I’m still sane,” he says simply.
Is it true Tanya Deol has absolutely the last word on what he wears? “Ever since I’ve got married, she’s pretty much decided what I wear, so if it’s said I have good taste, the credit should go entirely to her. In fact, initially she even styled for my films, but then, you know, how it is with your stylist – you don’t always agree – and I had to come home to mine – there’d be hurt feelings and all that! So now it’s just my regular clothes that she designs… Tanya is a truly gifted person,” he says fondly, “all this furniture, those chairs, the mirrors, this table, they’re all designed by her – she’s so talented, she could really go places – but she’s very shy about projecting herself – she’s very simple. So pure. There’s not a mean bone in her body. That’s why I fell in love with her. Although we’re not at all alike as people. I mean, we don’t like the same food, barring chocolates, we don’t like doing the same things, we don’t think alike...but we’re these two Aquarians, on the ride of our lives....’’
He was quite the party animal before he married Tanya. “Oh yes! I was ‘The Wild One’. I’ve done it all. But I believe you should be allowed to make your own mistakes and learn from them. No one can change you...only life can.”
Are his kids aware he is a film actor, how do they relate to his work? “They’re just about beginning to. In the sense, they get disturbed if they see me get hurt, or bad things happen to me. I try and tell them it is all jhooti mooti, because I was the same way. I’d worry and be very sad if I saw Dad being humiliated or injured in his films. But as for their favourite actor – it’s Salman Uncle. He has such a way with kids.”
Suddenly, Deol’s face lights up, like the sun’s just come up! It has. His little son has just returned home from playschool. His big red school bag on his back…he’s not a bit distressed at seeing a room full of strangers.
“Say hello to everyone!” Deol calls out to him and the little guy holds his hands aloft and yells, “Chachriyakaalji!’’ (Sasriyakaal)… Fascinating to see life renew itself. It’s the same engaging smile, the open happy face. Guess what he’s called. Dharam.
It was painstakingly planned. The metamorphosis of a fun-loving youngster into an actor. From a star-son to a celebrity. Bobby Deol's path to and through tinsel town hasn't been quite so conventional. Back when he was growing up, his father, Dharmendra and brother, Sunny Deol, were getting acclaimed for their films. It was then that the acting bug bit. And Bobby was in a position of following. He just had to say that he also wanted to get into filmbiz and Dharmendra summoned all the resources at his command to make it happen. And big brother Sunny was more than willing to meticulously plan little brother's launch vehicle. So much also, that he almost put his own career on hold to give his all to Bobby's Barsaat. And Barsaat was indeed the acid test owing to the accompanying shenanigans and the great expectations from yet another product of the Deol clan. Would he or would he not pass muster, was the question. Everyone waited with bated breath. With the release of Barsaat, Bobby Deol made filmgoers feel why he deserved to be in this business. His onscreen seduction of Twinkle Khanna reverberated throughout theatres. Notwithstanding the tepid box-oflfice response to the film on the whole, here was a hunk to be reckoned with. And he proved that hunkdom was more than just a nice looking body and mug. No wonder the actor reportedly commands more than a crore of rupees for a role today. And if that's not bankable, as the industry keeps measuring its stars, then what is?
Still he's practically unique among the new breed of actors landing starring roles in promising projects. He could have taken the easy path and opted for the sexy leading man roles coming his way. Instead, he consciously chose his roles and restricted his choice to Rajiv Rai's Gupt and Rahul Rawail's Aur Pyar Ho Gaya ,with the bewitchingly beautiful, Aishwarya Rai. Bobby seemed in no hurry to grab movies for there was a lot more happening in his life. While we were all waiting to see him scorch the screen again after Barsaat, he was nursing a broken leg,romancing the young and beautiful, Tanya Ahuja, and making elaborate plans to lead her to the altar.
Now, much married,extremely happy and revitalised for the release of his much awaited, Gupt, he back. Right time to meet the man who took almost a year off from acting and yet hasn't ceased to sizzle. Shooting for Tip's untitled venture at Mehboob Studios, he's already making his female fans go weak in the knees. The hordes of girls swarming the studio to get a glimpse of him vouch for his never diminishing popularity. If only the girls knew that after hastily waving out to them, he swished out of the studio to have lunch with his newly-wedded wife, they would have been assailed by the green-eyed monster. Well, alternating between his two diametrically different selves, those of a happily married man and a much sought after star, Bobby Deol is indeed an intriguing guy. Intrigued that we are, as anybody else, we cannot help but ask him the obvious. Still in the throes of a newly found stardom and having tied the nuptial knot recently, isn't he precariously poised? Going by the hectic shooting schedules and uncertainties of this career while wanting to spend precious time with his newly-wedded wife."I know I got married at a stage when I was still trying to establish myself as an actor. But I don't think marriage in any way interferes with anyone's career. What matters is the way you strike a balance between your professional and personal lives. And I think I'm managing it quite well. Saw how I sneaked out to have lunch with my wife in the midst of hectic activity? (Laughs). Just as I take care to give her enough time and attention, she also understands that she has to adapt herself to an actor's erratic lifestyle. Frankly, she' very supportive of whatever I do. Moreover, I don't give her any reason to complain. She accompanies me for the outdoor shoots, so that gives us enough time together.
"Being the newest heartthrob on the scene, forever being badgered by sighing female fans and in constant company of beautiful leading ladies,does his new bride feel threathened? He smiles lazily and drawls,"Oh no! Tanya is quite cool, that way. And confident as well. She knows that I love her a lot and she's the only woman i'm going to spend the rest of my life with. She has no reason to feel insecure. And she's not the one to give in to negative emotions like jealousy and possessiveness"
Oh! they were so madly, badly in love that they couldn't wait to get married.He frowns but suddenly relaxes, "That way there is no end to waiting.Yes, we loved each other enough to want to get married.Both the families had given their approval. And I think 27 is the right age to get married. If you grow older, it may be little difficult to adjust and adapt. Now we are both going through that process beautifully well."
But does marriage affect the popularity of a male star? For he definitely cannot have a loverboy image that the female fans hanker after, once he's settled blissfully in matrimony. "Hey! You make me feel as if I'm already out of the reckoning. I don't think marriage affects any actor's stocks. If he does good work, he's bound to be liked by his fans. Moreover, aren't most of the saleable stars of today already married? My brother Sunny got married at the very outset of his career. Did his marriage affect his popularity? An actor's personal life need not be mixed up with his professional."
As a fledgling actor he created a euphoria of sorts. The whole industry was agog with excitement at the advent of this newest star. But just as the momentum around Bobby was growing,ironically, there aws a sudden lull in his career. Due to the one year hiatus, was he forced to pass up the plums that went to others? And did that went to others? And did that cause him dejection? "I'm not the one to feel dejected over such things. Moreover, there was no time to fret over the lost opportunities (there weren't any, actually). Because, first I was laid up in bed due to my fractured leg. Thereafter I was busy getting married. And now I'm back. Gupt is almost complete and ready for release. So isn't everything hunky dory?" he counters.
Okay, there's nothing worth fretting over now. However, going back to the Barsaat days, we can't help but ask the ebullient star if the lukewarm response to his launch vehicle disappointed him. "It's but natural to be disappointed when things don't turn out as expected. I was definitely affected by the below par performance of the film. But since Twinkle and I were hailed as capable actors, we weren't so crestfallen. The film had launched both of us, so to speak."
Why did the film fail to deliver despite the hard work and money that went into it? He ponders a while before answering this one. "Visibly, there weren't flaws in thefilm. The cinematography, music, performances, production values were excellent. But certain behind the scene developments could be responsible for the way it turned out to be. Maybe the script was flawed, maybe the change of directors had something to do with it, but it's no use dwelling on something that is over and done with. All said and done, the film wasn't the kind of a flop that it was dubbed to be. It wasn't a losing proposition at all."
Coming to the family fold, how does he relate to his famous father, Dharmendra, and hos much acclaimed brother, Sunny Deol? "Like any other child or any other brother.I love my father a lot and he dotes on me.He's always pampered and indulged me no end. As a child, I always felt that he was the best actor around. I had seen almost all his films. But Chupke Chupke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Yaadon Ki Baraat and Sholay rated among my hot favourites. And I'm proud of the fact that my father is one of the best looking men in the industry plus an actor for all seasons. So is the case with my brother, Sunny I've always felt good to know that he is one of the few macho men in the industry also known for his exceptional histrionics."
And what do they, in turn, feel about him? "As an actor?" he quizzes. "Well, they felt so proud after watching my performance in Barsaat that they were overcome emotionally. Otherwise, as a father and brother they are like two pillars of strength for me. And they're both very protective towards me.
" Over protective? Rumours insisted that Bobby desisted speaking to the Press till dad Dharmendra gave a go-ahead and Sunny went to the extent of monitoring his interviews. "Is he monitoring this one too" he laughs. "If they wanted me to tread a bit carefully at the outset of my career, it was in my best interest. Neither me nor anyone else can hold that against them. Now that I have come of age, I'm making independent career decisions. Yes, we do discuss things, I seek their opinion on important matters and they do advise me as well. But the final decision to sign or not to sign a film is left to me."
Does he always toe the line or chooses to rebel sometimes? "There are times when the family doesn't approve of what I do. Like dad hates late nights. So I try to curb myself as much as possible. But sometimes if I feel very strongly about something, I tend to do it willy-nilly. But I'm not a rebel."
Okay, Bobby is grown-up enough to assert himself and make independent decisions. But left to himself, is he confident enough of handling his career prudently? "I think so. Because I don't make my career decisions on an impulse. I sign films after a lot of deliberation, preferring quality over quantity ohus guarding against overkill and over-exposure and ensuring that I give my best to whatever I take on."
Talking of quality work reminds us of Gupt where he seemingly has less screen time than his two popular heroines, Manisha Koirala and Kajol. How did he accept being sidelined? "I would say it's an honour to be working with a filmmaker like Rajiv Rai who has so many hits to his credit. But it's not as if I signed the film blindly. I was quite happy with my role and the entire set-up. If the film revolves around the heroines, it's not fair to presume that I'm being sidetracked. Well, as I said earlier, the release of the film is just round the corner. So why not wait and watch before forming an opinion."
Yes, it won't be long before Bobby promises to wow us again on screen. Somehow all his films have been interminably delayed. "Yes, you're right. Barsaat took long in the making because being my debut film, no effort was spared to make it as flawless as possible. Gupt was stalled owing to my fractured leg." And Aur Pyar Ho Gaya is supposedly delayed because the better part of the film seems to have been reshot. Was it because the director was dissatisfied wioh his co-star, Aishwarya Rai's performance? "What rubbish! Except for one schedule in Goa which was partly reshot because the producer did not find the camerawork satisfactory, there's been no question of the film being reshot. And casting aspersions on Aishwarya's skills is absolutely in bad taste. Without seeing what she's worth, it's not right to say something so derogatory."
Besides Gupt and Aur Pyar Ho Gaya, the film that Bobby is really excited about is Vinod Chopra's Kareeb. Also he's looking forward to working wioh directors Abbas- Mastaan in Soldier.
Now that his career's on a roll, doesn't he fear competition between the two brothers? "I don't see it that way," says Bobby. "We are two totally different people with two different careers. Sunny has had more experience and he can do a lot of things much better than me. And there are a couple of things that because of my rawness as an actor, I can provide - things that translate into vulnerability and sensitivity, perhaps."
One final question. Does Sunny still give him advice? Bobby nods. But then, asked if he ever advises Sunny, he says, "I may disagree with him sometimes, but ......hey, give him advice? He's my big brother! "
Bobby Deol on love, life and saying goodbye 2001 год
1 How would you describe what you are wearing? It's a medico's uniform. My brother-in-law, who's a doctor in the US, gifted it to me. I wear the suit as pyjamas, believe me, it's very comfortable.
2 What was your nickname at school? My real name's Vijay Singh but somehow, Bobby's got stuck. It was either Bobs or Bobby. Some rude sorts even called me Fatty because I was chubby. And the girls would call me Cutie and keep pinching my cheeks. Gosh, it was soooo embarrassing.
3 What colour is Monday? Blue! Blue! When I was in school, Monday mornings was the worst day of the week because I would hate to get up early after a long weekend of fun. Till date I feel lousy getting out of bed on a Monday morning. It's a pyshcological block I guess.
4 What was the most memorable telephone call of your life? My second call to Tania. The first time she hung up abruptly. The second time when I called her I was hoping things would go right this time because I wanted things to go right between us. We spoke for over three hours that time. Considering I'm not a phone person it was a pleasant surprise to me, I could talk to her about everything. Of course I decided to marry her and proposed to her soon after that. Till today Tania and I can converse for hours together, Touchwood.
5 What's the weirdest thing you've ever put in your mouth? My foot.
6 If you could make an apology, what would it be? To my family for troubling them unintentionally. I take it as a part of growing up and I knew what they were telling me was for my own good but I just didn't listen. I learnt the hard that life in the fast lane wasn't meant for me. I've sobered down totally. I'll be an ideal son and husband soon
7 Are you a good liar? No! I lie only to liars (laughs).
8 What are the three essential ingredients of love? Trust, fidelity and adjustment.
9 Where is the best place to be? Home. If I'm outdoors for long I get homesick.
10 What won't you joke about? Anything that'll hurt the opposite person. I can never crack a joke at another person's expense.
11 What keeps you going in a crisis? My family and self-belief.
12 Tell us about an item of clothing that shaped your identity? I don't if my clothes have had any effect but I think people know me more for my glares. I've always been fascinated by glares because my dad would look like God in them. Whenever I go shopping I end up buying glares only. I think glares make me look cool.
13 Tell us three facts about Atal Behari Vajpayee? He's the Prime Minsiter of India, he's a bachelor and he loves Hindi films
14 Is God an inside-us or an outside-us thing? Inside-us but the evidence is outside-us.
15 Were we made this way or do we become this? I feel we are made this way. I've got three nephews and three neices and they're all different.
16 What first attracted you to your wife? Her beauty.
17 Describe the way you dance? I really enjoy dancing but I don't dance in a particular way. I just let the rhythm and mood get to me.
18 Quote a song lyric that truly means something to you? Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas from Blackmail, it's sooo romantic. I sing to my wife every often.
19 You are allowed just one letter: to whom and about what? I'm very bad at writing letters, but it would probaly be to my parents. It would probably be about how sorry I was about troubling them in my younger days.
20 What's the worst aspect about air travel? I don't know I suddenly've developed cold feet about flying. I hate to fly after I've had a fight with someone I care for. I make it a point to make-up before boarding the flight.
21 Does the body rule the mind, or does the mind rule the body? That's completely dependent on circumstance.
22 Do angels exist? Yes, I'm a perfect example.
23 Which book have you read most often? I haven't read a book for long. In school it was Shaespeare's Julius Caesar and now I'm trying to read To Kill A Mocking Bird.
24 Which country has just got about it right? I'm patriotic so it's India for me all the way. Whereever I go I jsut want to come back here for it's home for me.
25 Talk us through your worst haircut? It doesn't cut into any shape, it just assumes its oen style. However during the climax ofDillagi I had gone for a haircut. After the cut my hairstylist wanted me to iron my hair and the next thing I know is my hair has got burnt. I was paranoid for the next three days. Thankfully it wasn't permanent but I'm off irons forever.
26 What's the most recent bit of gossip you've heard? My lips are sealed.
27 When did you last flounce? I tend to ahve a straight face most of the time.
28 Talk us through the best meal you've ever had? I love good food. I've enjoyed the food at Dakshin in Hyderabad the fish and a coconut drink is out of the world.
29 What's the best way to say goodbye? A brisk handshake is best.
30 When did you last feel utterly insignificant? When confronted by the bigness of things.
31 Do you have it within yourself to kill someone? No. I can never get myself to even slap anyone. I believe in peace and non-violence.
32 Do you have a recurring dream? Being acknowledged as the Best Actor in the country and my dad being very proud of me.
33 If you could change one thing about someone else's body, what would it be? It would be opinions. I wish some people wouldn't be judgemental about others.
34 Where do you stand facial hair? There's probably a good answer to that but I'm the wrong person for it.
35 Which TV show you never miss? The X Files, I enjoy watching it.
36 What were you doing when the tremors happened in the city? I was sitting on a chair reading the papers when I felt my chair shake. I thought a dog was sitting underneath but when I stood up I realised the floor was moving. It got over so fast that I really had no time to panic.
37 Which website do you visit often? All I've learnt is to answer my e-mail. Other than that I use my laptop to watch films.
38 When did you last laugh till you cried? We brought in my wife's birthday with a few friends in Delhi. A friend of ours Irfan kept cracking jokes all the time. He was soooooo funny. I was laughing for awhile the next thing I knew I was choking and had tears running down my cheeks. I enjoyed myself that night.
39 What are you most terrified of being remembered for? I don't want to have negative thoughts. I want to be remembered as a good actor and a better human being.
40 What's the cutest thing about you? My innocence.
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