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wichy: отсюда - интервью с Фарой Кхан по поводу предстоящего релиза Om Shanti Om. The promos of Om Shanti Om came out last week and Farah Khan’s excited with the response. Apart from fine-tuning the film’s release (November 9), she’s also busy making constant trips to the gynaecologist to check up on her triplets, due in early February. She tells us how she’s been coping! What’s the response to the promos? Great! There have been mixed reactions, but nobody is indifferent. Our tagline is catchy – ‘For some dreams, one lifetime is not enough.’ It’s a very edgy, retro, new age promo done by two youngsters, Amit and Mukul, from Trigger Happy. It shows glimpses of Shah Rukh (Khan) as a junior artiste and Deepika (Padukone) as a big star. SRK called up from London to say that the Eros website (distributing OSO), which features the promo, has got a record number of hits. What made you sign a newcomer opposite SRK? We didn’t want a big star. We wanted to present the actress as a big star of the ’70s, so any contemporary actress would not go down well. Deepika plays a top South Indian star a la Hema Malini, called Shantipriya.Deepika has the looks, carriage, poise and smile — just like Hema Malini — and doesn’t look vulgar in the cabaret songs. What do you like most about Deepika? Apart from the first look, which I loved, Deepika’s a superb dancer, has the looks, body and a mobile face. She will become a great commercial heroine and we need actresses like her. In spite of being a teenager, Deepika has a lot of maturity. She’s dignified beyond her age. There are tremendous expectations about OSO. Are you nervous? I wasn’t nervous earlier, but I’m beginning to feel the heat now. We didn’t expect the film to get so hyped. It’s scary, yet exciting as it’s gone beyond our control now. The kind of money offered to distribute the film and the reactions to the promos are overwhelming. From today, we launch our website too (omshantifilm.com), which will have everything from the film’s pictures to information, downloads and blogs. Saawariya is also releasing on November 9. How do you feel about that? I wish ours had been a solo release. I’m sure even Sanjay (Leela Bhansali) would have wanted it that way. Both films are of different genres. Saawariya should do well, but Om Shanti Om should do better! Are you preparing for your new arrivals too? Yes. I’m thrilled, pukey, tired and excited! I am not reading up on books on motherhood, as they don’t help. I have done some really difficult things, but I didn’t know being a mother would be so tiring. Most times I’m flat out on my back resting!
Светик ШРК: wichy : В главной роли все-таки будет Акшай, А как же Шахи? Вроде же он там должен бы сниматься? И спацэффектами он собирался заниматься. Непонятно.
wichy: Светик ШРК : Вроде же он там должен бы сниматься? слухи противоречивы - по одним из них у Акшая роль злодея, у Шаха главная. По другим - у Акшая главная, Шах из проекта выбыл, хотя по прежнему его продюсирует. Вроде как он не сошелся с Ширишем во взглядах на сценарий.
Светик ШРК: Ну, если снимать начнут только в начале 2009 г., то ещё 10 раз всё переменится. Поживём - увидим. Бало бы здорово, если бы они оба там играли.
wichy: отсюда- интервью с Бхансали по поводу его нового фильма Saawariya и актеров, в нем снявшихся. Not much is known about his much-awaited magnum opus Saawariya. Other than the fact is that it’s a movie about three generations. The director prefers not to discuss the story of the film. But he’s more than ready to answer all other queries related to Saawariya and its actors. Read on… How did Saawariya originate? After Black, I was restless. I was wondering what to do next. I had worked with Amitji, Salman, SRK. I kept asking myself what I could do to challenge myself. Then, I thought of doing a fresh, simple love story with newcomers — so that I would once again be on my toes. I wanted people who weren’t bigger than the film. Why Ranbir and Sonam? When he was assisting me on Black, I told Ranbir that he was an actor. But somebody told me that he came to me with a design; he wanted me to notice him. Sonam was also assisting me in Black. One day, I told her that she is actress material. She replied, ‘I am so huge and big. How can I become an actress?’ That was an interesting acceptance from a person, and it impressed me. She was 90 kg then. Both underwent vigorous training and then they were ready. Were you impatient with the newcomers? With Bachchan, SRK, Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas, one can’t lose his cool because they deliver at that level. Add this to Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan, and you’ll get the line-up of actors I have worked with. I am used to that level of excellence. What’s different about working with newbies? After working with Ranbir and Sonam, I feel that I have become younger. This film has been a stress-buster for me. After doing heavy duty films, I was feeling stressed. I really had to look after their everything — ribbons, ear-rings, belts; even naadas. I became their mother and father on the set. They are very well behaved kids. Yes, there were moments when they wouldn’t get it right. You haven’t faced the camera and you enter such a huge set with hundreds of lights focussing on you— trust me, it’s not easy. Sonam broke down when you reprimanded her? It has been blown out of proportion. Sonam is like a child to me. That part of her life which she should have spent in college, she has spent with me. I wanted her to be the best. Yes, she would cry if she was going through a certain moment where she wasn’t getting it right. But then, we weren’t in a school. We had worked for one-and-half year before we got in the thick of things — so that was school time. But when so much money is involved, you have to be quick at times and deliver. She fled from the set and your sister Bela (Sehgal) had to intervene to get her to return? (Laughs) Why would Sonam run away from the set when her mother was sitting just a few metres away? Sunita Kapoor was present on the set every single day. And what a wonderful lady! She never interfered. If I clapped for Sonam, she never joined in. If I corrected her, she never complained. It’s been reported that you threw food on the ground and ordered Ranbir to lick it, during the shooting of Black? Rot! How can I ask Prithiviraj Kapoor’s grandson to do that? I am a civilised person. I wouldn’t do that to my worst enemy. Ranbir is like my son. I want to meet this someone who is fabricating and spreading these stories. Do you become abusive on the sets when you lose your cool? Why would Rishi, Neetu, Anil, Sunita allow their children to be treated badly by anybody? If it was happening, they wouldn’t keep silent about it. These parents are fit enough to give their kids as big as a launch as anybody else. Did you forbid Ranbir from occupying centrestage at Riddhima’s wedding and attending parties, etc? When you are doing your first film, I believe that you need to focus and be there completely for your film. If an newcomer goes out and feels the adulation that can affect him and go to his head, better agar aap time pe ayenge aur apni script padenge. Discipline is true for any job. If I’ve asked someone to follow a code of conduct what’s wrong with that? You wanted him to look lean, right? Yeah. I didn’t want him to look muscular. I told him not to concentrate on body-building. Actors carry dumb-bells on the sets. What has that got to do with acting? Once you build that kind of muscular body, it even inhibits you from foraying into diverse characters. Can today’s muscular actors do Balraj Sahni’s roles? Can they do a Devdas or a Saaransh or even Amol Patekar’s role in Chhoti Si Baat? If you are going to waste time in what you wear and how many extra inches you have in your arms, how can you concentrate and get into the skin of the character? Do you think Ranbir has matched up to his father Rishi Kapoor? He is outstanding in the film. I cannot tell his parents that he has bettered Rishi. Why can’t you tell them that? Rishi and Neetu were my favourites. The entire Kapoor khandan will be proud of his performance. Nobody else could have done this role. I could have taken a set actor for this role, but I didn’t want a set array of expressions. Ek do film ke baad, Ranbir aur Sonam ke bhi ban jayenge. But I wanted fresh expressions (pauses) — because their characters are very well etched in terms of emotional equilibrium. As for Sonam, I would say that she has done exceptionally well. Don’t you think that you have taken a big responsibility by launching Ranbir and Sonam? Yes. I was very aware of that. Ranbir came from a family which has excellency in not only acting but film-making. Sonam is the daughter of a fine actor. But I didn’t keep it in my head, for then I would have got bogged down. So that’s why, they had to go through some scoldings and firings. Less than two months to go now. Are you feeling the pressure? I am not tense. I have done my best and will always work hard and try to maintain a high standard of film-making.
wichy: Перевод: Почему вы решили снять Saawariya? После Black я все не мог успокоиться, думал, что сделать теперь. Я работал с Амитом, Сальманом, Шахом. Я спрашивал себя - что было бы мне интересно делать? И я подумал сделать свежую, простую любовную историю с новичками... Я хотел актеров, которые не были бы значительнее, чем фильм. Почему Ранбир и Сонам? Когда Ранбир ассистировал мне в Black, я сказал ему, что он должен быть актером. Но кто-то сказал мне, что он пришел ко мне с планом - хотел, чтобы я его заметил. Сонам также ассистировала мне в этом фильме. Однажды я сказал, что из нее выйдет актриса. она ответила - "Я такая огромна, как я могу стать актрисой? Это было интересное признание и я впечатлился. Она тогда весила 90 килограмм. Оба прошли интенсивный курс обучения и были подготовлены. Вы бывали нетерпеливы с новичками? Работая с мистером БАччаном, Шахом, Наной Патекаром, Симой Бисвас, никто не выйдет из себя, потому что они работают на высочайшем уровне. Добавьте к этому Мадхури Дикшит, Рани Мукхерджи и Сальмана Кхана, и вы получите череду актеров, с которыми я работал. Я привык к превосходному уровню. В чем разница работы с новичками? Поработав с Ранбиром и Сонам, я почувствовал, что помолодел. Этот фильм был для меня снятием стресса. Делая тяжелые отвественные фильмы, я чувствовал стресс. Мне действительно пришлось следить за всем - ленты, серьги, пояса, даже naadas. Я становился на съемках и отцом и матерью. Они были очень послушными детьми - бывало конечно, что они что-то не могли понять. Вы никогда раньше не снимались - и тут попадаете в огромные декорации с сотнями ламп, направленных на вас - поверьте, это нелегко. Сонам и правда расстроилась, когда вы сделали ей замечание? Это раздули до неимоверных размеров. Сонам мне как дитя. То, чему ее могли научить в колледже - она училась у меня. Я хотел, чтобы она стала лучшей. Да, она иногда плакала, если иногда не могла чего-то понять. но в конце концов, мы не в школе. Мы работали полтора года, перед тем как вникли в суть вещей - так что это было время обучения. Но когда дело связано с такими большими деньгами - вам приходится быть быстрым во времени и обучении. Она сбегала со съемок и вашей сестре Беле приходилось вмешиваться, чтобы вернуть ее? (Смеется) Почему Сонам должна была убегать, если ее мама сидела всего в нескольких метрах? Сунита Капур присутствовала на съемках ежедневно. Должен сказать, она чудесная женщина! Она никогда не вмешивалась. Если я аплодировал Сонам - она не присоединялась. Если делал замечание - не жаловалась. .............Кароч, много еще про то, как Бхансали издевался над новичками... Про Ранбира - Бхансали хотел, чтобы он выглядел худеньким, а не мускулистым. Он сказал ему не упираться в боди-билдинг. Про актерское мастерство Ранбира - Бхансали говорит, что Ранбир был в фильме просто выдающимся, даже лучше чем Риши. То, что он представляет Ранбира и Сонам впервые в своем фильме, Бхансали считает большой ответственностью, тем более, что обе семьи очень близки к кинобизнесу.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с новичками, снимающимися в новом фильме Бхансали - Ранбиром и Сонам. To movies born was Ranbir Kapoor, while Sonam Kapoor’s penchant for reading had her creating screenplays in her mind. Two star kids shoot the breeze with Subhash K Jha RANBIR KAPOOR HOW DO YOU LOOK BACK AT YOUR FIRST ACTING EXPERIENCE, NOW THAT IT’S OVER AND DONE WITH? Satisfied and happy, but also sad that it’s over. There’s so much happening right now. I have often dreamt of the moment when my first film would be released. And now when the moment is almost here, I can’t believe it’s actually happening. Even though I’ve finished one film directed by the Grand Master, I can’t say I don’t feel like a newcomer any more. I can’t even call myself a good actor until people see my work. DO YOU DREAM A LOT? To me working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a dream come true. But I realise, in some ways, I achieved this dream too easily. If I had worked outside and then earned my right to work with one of the country’s best filmmakers, maybe I’d realise his worth more. Right now, we are more like friends. We share a father-son bonding. DID YOU, LIKE YOUR FATHER, MAKE FACES IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR AS A CHILD? Oh, I did other stuff, like sing, dance and enact scenes from my grandfather’s films around the house. The conversation in the house always centres around films. Even if we’re discussing Osama Bin Laden, it somehow veers around to cinema. YOU BELONG TO THE FIRST FAMILY IN FILMDOM. I’m aware of the responsibility, but I don’t think about it all the time. If I did, I’d be bogged down and might go into a depression. I’m driven by my ambition to do my best possible. I’m the biggest fan of my grandfather (Raj Kapoor) and father (Rishi Kapoor). I have not seen that many of my great grandfather’s (Prithviraj Kapoor) films, though I’ve seen Awara, Mughal-e-Azam and Kal Aaj Aur Kal. I’ve a huge portrait of my grandfather in my bedroom. It’s a collage of his face from all of his films. It reminds me of where I come from and where I have to go. DO YOU WANT TO GET TO WHERE RAJ SAAB REACHED? I want to achieve all of what he did. That’s how ambitious I am. But my favourite actor is my dad. I loved him in Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Prem Rog and Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai. He’s passionate about everything. Even when he’s on the computer, he’s constantly drumming out a tune. I wish I could do that. My dad and R D Burman were buddies. He has a great treasure-chest of musical anecdotes about RD. YOU GREW UP IN A FILMY ENVIRONMENT. Oh, I was allowed to be fully filmy. But we also had a normal routine of school and play. After school, my sister and I preferred to play with our friends, do our tuitions and homework, rather than go to my dad’s sets. I did my schooling in Bombay Scottish till class 10. Then I did two years of college, after which I went to the School Of Visual Arts in New York and the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. WE SEE A LOT OF RAJ KAPOOR IN YOU. It isn’t intentional. I don’t copy either my father or grandfather. My grandfather did have a style, but my dad had no style at all. He blended into every character. Yes, I did use their scenes as references in Sawariya. When I see my dad gliding on stage in Karz, I cringe. I’m not even close to being a good dancer. MANY EXPECTATIONS RIDING ON YOU. It’s all hype. And I know it’ll die down soon. Of course, it does excite me to know people are looking forward to watching me. Even if I am liked in Sawariya, they’ll say everyone is good in a Bhansali creation anyway. So I’ll have to prove myself all over again in my next film. SONAM KAPOOR FROM A PODGY TEENAGER TO THE SWAN-LIKE BEAUTY IN YOUR FIRST FILM, IT HAS BEEN QUITE A TRANSFORMATION. The passion and intensity that Mr Bhansali infected Ranbir and me with have changed our lives forever. So I won’t call it a long journey. I’d like to call it a lifechanging roller-coaster ride. No newcomer could’ve hoped for a better launch. ALTHOUGH, BHANSALI IS SUPPOSED TO BE A HARD TASKMASTER. You know, I’m livid when I hear about how hard a taskmaster he is. My father (Anil Kapoor) is a perfectionist too. So I know what it is like to push yourself beyond the limit. Of course, Mr Bhansali pushed us beyond our limits. But he pushed himself the hardest. Today, after four years with him, I know he is a magician. BHANSALI THINKS YOU’RE A MIXTURE OF WAHEEDA REHMAN AND REKHA. I don’t know how to react to that. He is my third parent. He’s my guru. He naturally thinks his daughter is the best. Both the actors you mentioned are icons. Can I even be an atom of what they are? WERE YOU ALWAYS KEEN ON BECOMING AN ACTOR? I’ve never even been to the sets of my father’s films, except once when he was shooting with Salman. Since I’m a Salman fan, I wanted to meet him. And there he was without his teeshirt. AND YOU ARE WITH SALMAN IN YOUR VERY FIRST FILM! Can you believe it! I guess I’m born lucky. I was never denied anything. Just to cope with the growing-up demands of us three siblings was tough on our parents. We had a very normal upbringing. Hopefully, we’re all grounded individuals because we did all the normal things like eating and chatting at the dinner table, going on holidays together, etc. WHAT ELSE INTERESTS YOU, OTHER THAN ACTING? I love reading. When it comes to reading I suffer from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. My librarian says, ‘Baby, itna mat padho, chasma lag jayega’. I live in the world of imagination. I love to create images in my mind and to build screenplays in my head. I used to make my mom read bedtime stories. I was constantly living in la-la –land. SO YOU ARE A BEAUTY WITH BRAINS. Don’t know about the beauty or brains bit, but I crave to create. We lived in a very creative atmosphere. I loved watching Sridevi, Madhuri and Rani dance. I joined Kathak classes and learnt it for 12 years. YOU ASSISTED BHANSALI IN BLACK? That’s right. I was in Singapore for two years studying theatre. I studied all the expressionist artistes. The only name from Indian cinema that people mentioned in my drama school was that of Mr Bhansali. My teacher Jonathan Carter one day asked me if I had heard of him. I told him I had seen all his films at least 30 times each, and that I’d love to work with him. YOU ALWAYS KNEW SOME DAY HE WOULD SIGN YOU AS AN ACTOR, DIDN’T YOU? Nooooo! Out of the blue one day he called me over and asked, ‘Bachcha, would you like to act in my next film?’ I was 18, and had no acting aspirations at that point. I didn’t have that high an opinion of myself. I didn’t think I had star quality. He gave me the confidence. Do you remember how fat I was? I was a motu who didn’t even do her eyebrows. I knew he was serious when a few days later he met my father and offered the film. He groomed me, made me lose weight, told me to be alert and agile.
wichy: wichy : I joined Kathak classes and learnt it for 12 years. Боже мой!!! Неужели хоть кто-то из новичков будет действительно уметь танцевать!!! Я уже люблю эту девочку - во-первых, она действительно интересна внешне (по крайней мере по фоткам) - причем не штампованно-модельной красой, во-вторых - если она еще и танцевать умеет!!!!!! Надеюсь, Бхансали не преминет этим воспользоваться и забацает что-нить навроде танцев в Девдасе и HDDCS!!!
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Дипикой Падуконе, дебютирующей в фильме Фары Кхан Ом Шанти Ом Those are debutante actress Deepika Padukone’s first lines in Om Shanti Om. Read on as she tells us all about the film… Model-turned-actress Deepika Padukone’s debut film Om Shanti Om releases on November 9, and needless to say, she’s as excited as she’s nervous. However, this Capricorn woman is quite levelheaded for her age (a mere …). In an exclusive chat, Deepika talks about her father, former badminton champion Prakash Padukone, OSO, co-star/producer Shah Rukh Khan and director Farah Khan. And fields questions about her various link-ups! How did OSO happen? When Farah was casting for Happy New Year, she saw my commercials on TV and called my agent. I met her when she was rehearsing at a dance hall in Juhu. When that film didn’t happen, she offered me OSO. Farah took care of me right from the first meeting, introducing me to Shah Rukh Khan and ensuring that I was comfortable with him. Six months prior to shooting, we frequently met up for lunches and dinners. Lets talk about your role. In the first half, I play Shantipriya, an actress in the 1970s. What really excited me about the character was that it’s based in the ’70s so I got to experiment with different looks. Combined with Farah Khan’s sensibilities of making bright, colourful, fun films, it was irresistible. I also got to play two characters, which are in great contrast to each other. Manish Malhotra (designer), Bharat and Doris (make-up artistes) and I got to experiment a lot. Working with SRK… He makes everyone feel comfortable. He was non-starry and very down-to-earth. There were days when we would sit down and rehearse for important scenes. If there were difficult scenes for me, he would take time out and practise my lines with me even when he wasn’t required on the sets. He would stay till I finished the shot and leave only after it was okayed. How was the first day’s first shot? It went off nicely. Farah shot no-dialogue scenes for the first couple of days as she knew I was nervous. Gradually, she built up bigger dialogues as I eased myself into the routine. My first dialogue was, ‘Kutte, kameene! Bhagwan ke liye mujhe chhod de!’ As it was a funny sequence, I didn’t fumble (laughs). How is Farah as a director? What I like about her is that she tells you what she wants but also gives you space to do what you want. Farah is very honest and asks for your opinion. I had heard stories about her being rude, but that’s so not true. I can’t think of a single day when she lost her cool with anyone.Apparently, she once made you cry? It was just one day that she was upset with me. I was fumbling with my lines as it was the first day of my second look and we were pressed for time. I was nervous and Farah was in a hurry and she said something. Nobody noticed then, but when we saw the scene on the monitor someone noticed a tear in my eye. I didn’t want them to know that I had cried. Ever thought of following in your dad’s footsteps? No. I played national level badminton in school but took a break to complete my board exams. I didn’t get back to taking up badminton seriously as it was a hobby. I didn’t enjoy playing it competitively. I used to model as a child. My first ad as an adult was Lyril soap. Today, I am Maybelline’s international face, the brand ambassador for Levi’s denims and Parachute coconut oil. How did your folks react to your acting decision? They have always supported me and it’s kept me going. No one from my family is from the film industry, so they don’t know what it is about. I am learning the ropes. My parents were very happy that at this age I have got such a big break. Any advice from papa? I like it when my family sits and talks to me about life and what’s good for me. It keeps me grounded. Dad always says dedication, determination and discipline is what’s required to achieve what one wants in life. You were dating Ranbir Kapoor? I am not talking about my personal life. Are you dating Nihar Pandya? I’m single currently. That should answer all your questions. Rapid fire Among SRK, Salman and Aamir, if you had a choice of leading man? Shah Rukh Khan. One actress you would never like to work with? It’s too early to say. I haven’t interacted with anyone personally yet. If Saif Ali Khan told you that when he saw you kuch kuch hota hai… I’d say, thanks, but no thanks! I’m a big fan of yours and would love to do a film with you though! Three favourite actresses… Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai. All-time favourite film? An action film like Matrix or Charlie’s Angels.
wichy: отсюда - новое интервью с Бхансали. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a heart-to-heart talk after the music launch of his forthcoming film Saawariya. Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a heart-to-heart talk after the music launch of Saawariya. MIDBANNER Saawariya is ready for release. At its music launch, how do you feel? I’m overwhelmed. Now, I’m aware how much people expect from Saawariya. Just a one-minute-30-second trailer has evoked tremendous reactions. I feel a sense of loss at letting go of the movie. I wish the production had not ended. How would you describe the mood of Saawariya? Oh gosh! It’s hard to tell what Saawariya epitomises. But if you ask me for a comparison, it’ll bring you the magic of Raj Kapoor’s Awara, Krzyszt of Kieslowski’s Blue, Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge and Tim Robbins’ Batman. I love to bring magic to cinema. It’s a fantastical universe. That’s why I felt really sad when the production wrapped up. It was like saying goodbye to an era. What hopes do you carry for Ranbir and Sonam? Expectations scare me. I fear for Ranbir and Sonam because the world will judge them not as actors but as offsprings of Rishi and Anil Kapoor. I completely adore them. They are like my babies and I have all the faith that they’ll do well. How do you react to accusations on being a hard taskmaster at work? I am a very sensitive filmmaker. And I have a very clear vision about what I want to see on screen. And my actors respect that in me. Of course, there will be scolding and firings at times. But I don’t abuse or hurl things at them. Ranbir and Sonam have worked with you as assistant directors. How was it to see their transition? That’s why I’m getting so emotional. I was handed down this responsibility of making stars out of these star children. I share Anil and Rishi’s fears as I feel I’ve fathered them myself. They are very dedicated workers. They’ve made me patient and have grown as actors. This is also India’s first foreign produced movie. Were you apprehensive about it? Not at all. In fact, the producers of Sony Pictures gave me a free creative hand. I couldn’t have been more blessed to be able to make this film with their support. They fulfilled all my demands without pressurising me with budgets and deadlines. There were no delays and no hiccups. You edited this movie on your own, without your sister Bela. Were you nervous? I’m terrified of Bela. Whenever I was shooting my earlier films, I had to make sure I had all possible shots in the can for she would fuss over a frame she didn’t like. I am a perfectionist because of her. I missed her incredibly while doing post-production of Saawariya. But she guided me all the way
wichy: wichy : it’ll bring you the magic of Raj Kapoor’s Awara, Krzyszt of Kieslowski’s Blue, Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge and Tim Robbins’ Batman Нехилый списочек. Мулен руж явно просвечивает. Бэтмен - Шо, ищщо один супермен??? Бедный Ритик, конкуренты наступают ему на полы плаща... Авара - ну ясно дело, грех не воспользоваться, как-никак внучок играет Раджа...
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Видьей Балан "Who says I look incompatible with Shahid?" Vidya for once protests beyond her mild nature about their pairing in Aziz Mirza's latest which she's currently shooting abroad. Her co-stars range from Saif and John to Ajay, Akshay Kumar and Shahid. "But my Prince Charming will have to be away from the industry," the vivacious Vidya warns. She is now enjoying working with Shahid Kapoor. " I loved working with his father Pankaj Kapoor in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Halla Bol. And I think Shahid is a bundle of talent." "We're doing Aziz Mirza's film together. Aziz Saab makes such wonderful working-class romances. As for Shahid, people are raising the question of our on-screen compatibility. All I'll say is, wait and see." Remind her that she resembles Aziz Mirza's favourite heroine Juhi Chawla, and Vidya laughed delightedly. " Juhi and I do have the same business manager (K.S. Sanjay). I love Aziz Saab's Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Yes Boss. The one I'm doing with him is such a sweet and tender film. They're entertaining and socially conscious. I'm blessed to be working with directors like Mani Ratnam, Raj Santoshi and Aziz Mirza." As for her much-discussed bonding with John, Vidya brushes it off as… "Only a professional relationship. After Salaam-e-Ishq we're doing one more film together. We don't share a social life after working hours. But I guess since we had lots of fun on the sets, people have been talking about our bonding. I just hope people don't start whispering about me and Shahid. Such loose talk gets awkward when your co-star is attached elsewhere. " "Кто сказал, что я с Шахидом не пара?" - Видья по поводу ее нового проекта у Азиза Мирзы, в котором она снимается вместе с Шахидом Капуром. Видья работала с многими лучшими актерами индустрии, но говорит, что ее принц должен быть подальше от Болливуда. С Шахидом ей работать нравится, также как понравилось работать с его отцом Панкаджем Капуром в фильме Сантоши Halla Bol (вот уж не знала, что Шахид его сын... ) Фильм, который делает Азиз, она называет милым и нежным. Он одновременно развлекательный и серьезный. Насчет ее предполагаемого романа с Джоном Видья говорит, что у них только рабочие отношения.
wichy: отсюда - прикольное интервью с Ранбиром и Сонам It’s a perfect setting for meeting two excitable kids: Ranbir Kapoor’s super untidy room, with every closet pulled open, clothes hanging out, clothes on the bed, books and files covering every inch of table space. The only method showing in this madness is a giant poster of Saawariya, occupying pride of place in the centre of the room. Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor flop down here, in a state of extreme exhilaration. (The two will make their debut in Sanjay Bhansali’s Saawariya this Diwali.) They’re 20-somethings, and evidently don’t believe in restraint. “Hell, I gave a TV interview where I said that my sister believes the sun shines from my nether regions,” laughs Sonam. “They will edit it, won’t they?” Chances are slim, you reply. Which draws whoops of laughter. “At least I didn’t say a#*e!” Is this pressure talking, or joy? “No, Ranbir has truckloads of pressure on him, I don’t have that much pressure,” she replies cheerfully. But she too has a lineage to live up to, with Anil Kapoor as father. “I don’t have to live up to anything as much as Ranbir. He has the whole Raj Kapoor banner to hold up,” she insists. Ranbir, who so far has been watching his childhood friend-cum-co-star, comes to life. “Hey, why are you pressurising me so much?” he asks indignantly. Is it the kind of pressure that leads to sleepless nights? “No, we sleep a lot,” says Sonam. Ranbir objects again. “That’s going to sound terrible in print. You better rephrase it.” Objection sustained. But Sonam is too busy laughing to rephrase anything. The relationship between the two is obvious. Ranbir is the voice of reason and calm. Sonam is the voice of impulse and emotion. Ranbir listens, Sonam talks. Ranbir thinks a thousand times before acting, Sonam reacts without thinking. “Sonam is a drama queen, she’s the modern-day Meena Kumari,” grins Ranbir, striking a dramatic pose. “Every day I used to go to the sets and wonder about the next episode of Sonam’s drama.” “How can you be so cool and collected?” asks Sonam ruefully. “Try procrastinating when it comes to reacting, and you’ll get there!” jokes Ranbir. “But it’s okay. I like the honesty.” He turns to you, remembering a third presence in the room. “She’s exactly like she is, no pretences. She’s like this alone, with close friends, with a hundred people around and before the media.” Why doesn’t Ranbir try to express himself emotionally and dramatically, for once? And what better thing to do this with, than Saawariya? “Oh, I feel very strongly about Saawariya,” says Ranbir obligingly. “The day the music of Saawariya released, my water broke.” “You mean you cried?” asks Sonam curiously. “No, I mean my other water broke, like a pregnant woman’s water breaks during childbirth,” he replies, dead earnest. Sonam shrieks with laughter at Ranbir’s attempt to be dramatic. “Don’t write that, please don’t write that,” she pleads. “He didn’t say it. I apologise on his behalf.” Okay, let’s have a second attempt to be dramatic. How does he feel now that the shoot of Saawariya is over? “I feel like a father feels giving away his daughter in marriage,” says Ranbir. Sonam bubbles over again. So, it’s proved. Ranbir is hopeless at being either emotional or dramatic, off screen. He should stick to calm rationality. The kids aren’t allowed to say much about their film. “Which is good, otherwise Sonam would narrate the entire script to you right now,” says Ranbir. “Ask her about a book - she’ll tell you the entire story. Then she’ll move on to another book and narrate the entire story of that too.” So, which book is Sonam reading now? “I’m reading Inside The Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia. It’s about Osama Bin Laden, written by Carmen Bin Laden, Osama’s sister-in-law. She is a Swiss-Iranian raised in Geneva, and married one of Osama’s brothers in the US. Later she moved to Saudi Arabia and was appalled by the so-called suffocating culture there. Later her marriage broke up and she took refuge in Switzerland. Then…” “Saw what I meant?” asks Ranbir, smugly, cutting her off. In contrast to Sonam, does he find it difficult to talk, especially while giving interviews? “Oh, I can talk about cooking now, the amount I’ve spoken in the last few days, since we started promoting the film,” he says. Ranbir points out that it’s strange that two individuals should be standing at exactly the same point in life now - Sonam and he - with the same hopes and same fears. This Diwali will be ‘different’ for the two 20-somethings, with their debut. “Yeah, it will,” says Sonam, and then goes off track again. “Hey we’re having my brother’s party on the 10th, you must come,” she tells Ranbir. “This is not the time to invite me for a party,” chides Ranbir. “You’re giving an interview.” The enthusiasm is fantastic. But, God forbid, what if Saawariya doesn’t do well? For the first time, there’s a moment of deathly silence and the two look at each other. Then they break the silence. “It will do well,” says Ranbir. “We’re young and optimistic. It will do well,” says Sonam. Amen.
karishma: wichy : прикольное интервью с Ранбиром и Сонам wichy а перевод будет? хоть в кратце.
wichy: karishma : wichy а перевод будет? хоть в кратце. Ну раз все-таки кому-то интересно - то переведу :)
wichy: Перевод: В основном оба дурачатся, особенно Сонам, много просто приколов друг над другом и просто болтовни (а может, это интервью для имиджа... фих его знает). Из содержательного - Сонам говорит, что на Ранбиру приходится тяжелее, поскольку ему придется соответствовать чести знамени Раджа Капура, а у нее - только папа Анил за спиной. Говорят, что Ранбир в этой парочке - голос разума и покоя, а Сонам - это сплошная импульсивность и эмоциональность, Ранбир слушает, Сонам болтает. Ранбир сто раз подумает, прежде чем сделать - Сонам действует, не подумав. Ранбир про Сонам - “Сонам актриса по жизни, современная Мина Кумари, каждый день я шел на съемки и думал, что за спектакль Сонам устроит на этот раз. Она такая, какая есть, никогда не притворяется. Она одинакова со всеми - близкими друзьями, с сотней людей вокруг и перед медиа". После того, как Сонам посоветовала Ранбиру тоже быть спонтанным и говорить то, что приходит в голову, он выдает пару описаний по поводу предстоящего фильма: По поводу Саварии Ранбир очень переживает, и после релиза музыки у него, как он говорит "как-бы воды отошли" - то есть к родам готов... По поводу того, как он себя чувстовал, когда закончились съемки - "Я чувствовал наверно то же самое, что отец, когда отдает дочь замуж". Проржавшись по поводу его высказываний, Сонам советует ему думать, прежде чем он говорит. Парочке не разрешают много рассказывать о фильме, и это хорошо, иначе Сонам разболтала бы весь сценарий прессе - как говорит Ранбир. "Спросите ее о книге - и она расскажет вам все ее содержание. Потом перейдет к следующей, и ее тоже всю расскажет". Сонам сейчас читает "Inside The Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia". "Это книга об Осаме Бен Ладене, написанная невесткой Осамы кармен. Она Швейцарско-иранского происхождения, росла в Женеве и вышла замуж за брата Осамы в США. Позже она переехала в Саудовскую аравию, потом ее брак разбился и она бежала в Швейцарию. Потом..” “Вот видите?" - говорит Ранбир, перебивая ее. Ранбир говорит, что это удивительно, когда две личности находятся в абсолютно одинаковой ситуации - Сонам и он - с одинаковыми надеждами и страхами. По поводу того, не боятся ли они, что Saawariya провалится? Впервые наступает момент мертвой тишины, и оба смотрят друг на друга. Затем оба тишину нарушают. “Она сработает,” говорит Ранбир. “Мы молоды и оптимистичны. Она сработает,” говорит Сонам.
karishma: wichy спасибо за перевод и правда прикольный
wichy: [url=http://www.naachgaana.com/2007/10/02/i-wish-i-could-call-myself-karan-saxena-not-karan-johar%e2%80%99/]отсюда - [/url]интервью с Караном Джохаром. The manicured Karan Johar talks of his work with unusual candour with SHOMA CHAUDHURY. Fuelled by a new instinct, he’s set to overturn his stereotype. Give us a sense of what made up your mindscape in the years that you were growing up. I had a very sheltered childhood. I was the only child, so I was pretty spoilt. My father had a production house called Dharma Productions, which I’m continuing now; we also had an export firm called Yashwant Exports. It was a difficult time for us. My father was having a very bad phase with the movies. He’d make money on the export firm and lose it on the films. But I was sheltered from all the hassles my parents were going through. I knew about it because I overheard conversations. We used to live in a really tiny flat in Malabar Hill — it was like a 1,000 square feet. But I was absorbed with myself. I had obesity issues — initially because I was indulged — but then it took away my self-confidence completely. I felt I was completely useless. You know how it is in these buildings — everything revolves around sports, playing football and cricket. If you are fat, the boys have nothing to do with you. You hang out with the girls and walk around the building with them in the evening, discussing your problems with each other. So being fat overwhelmed your world? Yes, one morning when I was about 12, I decided I needed a new life, a new identity. I told my mother I wanted to go to boarding school. She’d always told me about the great time she’d had at St Mary’s, Sherwood’s sister school — that’s how she knows Amit Uncle (Bachchan) so well. I was also very close to Dimple’s (Kapadia) daughters — in fact, her eldest daughter Tina was perhaps my first crush. Tina was in a school called New Era in Panchgani, so I decided I’d go there. On the very first day, a boy came up to me and the very first thing he asked me was, are your parents dead? I said, no. Do they beat you? No. Then are they divorced? I said, no. So he said, then why are you here? I was horrified. The next couple of days I was ragged. I missed home terribly. I couldn’t believe that I would not see my mother and father’s face when I woke up. They had been my life till then, my world revolved around them. I told Tina all this, so she said, why don’t you run away? So crack of dawn I woke up, packed my little bag and took off. But before I could catch the bus, I slipped on a stone, rolled down the hill, and landed straight at the feet of the watchman. He picked me up and took me back. I was crying, muddy, hysterical, and they put me up in the assembly like that.Third day in school, I am in this alien land, being put up in the assembly, thousands of students staring at me. I was weeping and bawling. My mother had an angina attack when I called and said I wanted to come back. She said, you are just weak, you are not willing to rough it out, not willing to fight, what kind of a boy are you? You’ll never make it in life if this is your attitude. And she said, you’ve really disappointed me. I still remember her words. They just sank in my head, just killed my insides. When I came home, I went back to my old school. It had a very happening club called the Interact Club. Earlier I used to always stand outside and watch what happened inside. I tried to make myself invisible. Because I was shy and so complexed about my weight, I never joined in. But when I came back from New Era, I felt I had to find myself, I had to be someone. I suddenly had this ambition to make my mother proud. So I went in — and there was no looking back. I was very good at debate and elocution and stuff like that. I won a big inter-school cup and overnight I became this superstar in school. I came into focus — social focus. I gained confidence, had lots of friends, stood for house captain and won. That incident of going to boarding changed my life. Were films a big part of your life as a kid? No, because we lived in Malabar Hill, I was totally cut off from the film fraternity. I used to go to Abhishek’s birthday party where you saw baby Hritik, baby Farhan, baby Tusshar, baby Fardeen, baby Saif, all the babies. But I never enjoyed it because I didn’t know anyone well, barring Abhishek and Shweta (Bachchan), and Adi and Uday (Chopra). Being a south Bombay boy, and fat and complexed, I became snooty — that was my defence mechanism. So it was sheer chance that I got into films. I’d done really well in college, I was headed for a course in France. Ironically, just a year before college ended, I was standing at Churchgate Station when I bumped into Adi. The first thing he asked me was, have you seen Saudagar? I had, but I lied. I always did that, I never owned up to my passion for Hindi cinema. I didn’t think it was cool enough. I was trained by my parents to believe cinema wasn’t for me, until that chance meeting with Adi. We went to watch the film together, and afterwards we talked animatedly over it for hours. I loved it. Adi and I became really close. We’d meet everyday and talk cinema. One day, Adi said to me, why are you going to France? Why are you running away from the reality that you are a filmmaker? You are a walking, talking film, you even have an interval in you. You are overdramatic, melodramatic, funny, you’re not only a filmmaker but a writer as well, you just don’t know it. Then he asked me to work with him on Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaiyenge. For two weeks he drove everyday from Juhu to Malabar Hill to talk about the film with me. Two days before I was to leave for France, he asked me to stay and assist him on the film. We had already paid a hefty fee, it would strain our economic circumstances, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I told my father, and he said, wonderful, if that’s what you want, give it a shot. So I stayed. What explains your obsession with perfect colours, perfect figures, this sort of saturated opulence in your films? Is it revenge for being fat? I think it comes from my need for beauty and good looks, which all through my childhood I didn’t have. The good-looking clothes I coul - dn’t fit into, everything I always wanted to be and couldn’t be — it’s all of that. Also, I suppose my need for opulence comes from the fact that I grew up in a 1,000 square feet house. So it’s all a very aspirational lifestyle that I’m portraying. But I’ve also always loved glamour. I love Yash Chopra’s movies — Silsila, Kabhi Kabhi. I saw his cinema first, then went back to Bimal Roy, Guru Dutt, Raj Kapoor. People ask me why there’s no poverty in my films — but I’ve lived a very, very sheltered life. The only trauma I had to deal with was being fat, so my films were about the things I knew about. My first film had to be about heartbreak and first love. I was such a good friend to so many, that’s what I’d always hear about. Then I made Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam — that was just about me being given this big toy called cinema and I wanted to show off with it. I couldn’t believe I had actually become a filmmaker. All through your life you never think you’ll do something and then it happens — your first film is applauded by the world — and then you just want to show off. K3G is all about me trying to show off, nothing else. It’s me saying, look, I’ve put up this big set; look, I’ve put up this star cast; look, they’re wearing beautiful clothes, look, look, look. Today I’ve become a school of cinema, and whether you like it or hate it, you club it like a Karan Johar film. But if you’re so self aware, why would you not move away into doing something more? I believe Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna was my attempt to break my own mould. But what I did wrong was blend in some of my old need for opulence and scale and a star cast. I should have stuck to my initial thought, my first instinct, which was to make it an intimate drama of two couples. Where I went wrong was that I made it 30 minutes too long, made it over opulent. There were such big stars, I felt I had to justify their presence in the film. But I should have just stuck to my new thought process. What was that new thought process? To make an intimate film about four people — just shoot it, make it very stark, more about the minds. I was there 60 percent but I still borrowed 40 percent from my previous school of cinema. But I’ve realised my mistake. Whatever I’m writing right now, I’m coming at with a totally new head. I’ve always understood my failings. I always say I’m an incomplete filmmaker; I cannot make all kinds of films. I don’t know better. In fact, I’ve made mistakes in all my films — Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a raw, innocent work, I ignore that because it’s my first work. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam is calculated. Yes, there are emotions from my soul in it, but there are also large calculations, and some emotional manipulation. The last twenty minutes of Kal Ho Na Ho is not something I’m proud of, but I did it to play to the gallery. My initial thought was to end it more subtly with Shah Rukh just walking away. There was no death, I didn’t want to juice the emotion which is what I ended up doing. So I’ve never made a film that I can proudly say is my film, that I can proudly tell people, did you see Lagaan, I made it. Or, did you see Rang De Basanti, I made it. I haven’t made that film yet, but I will. So what’s changed? What has allowed you to move away from your old parameters? I grew older, that’s all. Nothing’s changed. You must understand that a lot of filmmakers who’ve made great films have been through a cycle of work and life before they’ve made a film. I wrote my first film when I was 24. A sheltered 24, over indulged 24, spoilt 24. But I appreciate all kinds of cinema. I’m not brilliant, I’m just hardworking and sensible, sensitive and aesthetic, I’m not brilliant. But I hope to be one day. So I get really amused when I read people like Anurag Kashyap who writes blogs on Yash Chopra and my kind of films. I’m like, I appreciate Black Friday, I think you’re talented but I don’t like your attitude. All kinds of cinema can co-exist, so why attack a bigger banner just because they’ve made successful films. Writing blogs on a legend like Yash Chopra? You have some guts and gumption to do that. And you want to get away with it? This upstartish attitude really angers me. This ease with which you speak of your work and its loopholes — is that also new? No, I’m always in touch with reality. I’m not stupid. I don’t like living in a bubble. Delusion is the biggest disease in our industry and I hope never to catch it. I know I’m not the best, but I’d like to be. I’m very ambitious, but there are things I won’t do to reach where I want. I travel, I go on world platforms to speak, I meet people who praise and criticise me, and I love to hear both. I go on the Net sometimes and type “blogs on Karan Johar” — I want to read what people are writing about me, I read every single e-mail, every line of every review. I knowthat when K3G was released, I didn’t deserve any award, because it was the year of Lagaan. When Rang De and Munna came, I told myself, look, I’m not getting anything and I don’t deserve it because these are great pathbreaking films. I had stuck to formula so I must bear the brunt of it at an award ceremony. And do awards matter to me? Of course they do! I love them, I love making acceptance speeches, I love walking up wearing my black suit and hugging my mother before I get the award — that whole moment is what I live for. Do I want the Oscar? Of course I do. I read The Secret the other day, and it said, visualise, so I sit here and visualise myself in my Armani suit, walking with my mother on the red carpet in LA, entering the Kodak theatre, sitting in the twentieth row, hearing my nomination, getting the award, going up and ending my speech with, this is for you India. I have it all planned. But I will never make a two-hour film without songs, which might bore sections of my country, just to achieve that. Unlike many directors, you are something of a star yourself. Your television shows have given you a very public persona. Does this hinder you? Make you afraid to fail? Hopefully not. See, my gut and my spine is commercial, so no matter what, even while experimenting, I’ll always be mainstream.What is this new project you’re working on? It’s too early to talk about it, but it’s tentatively titled My Name is Khan. It’s basically a story of a couple and their journey. I wish I could say — “Directed by Karan Saxena”. Sometimes my name hinders a film, because audiences come thinking there’ll be a lovely shaadi song. That worries me. I’ll have to strategise the promotion very cleverly — make it very clear that this is me — Karan. (laughs) Not Johar, Karan Trivedi maybe, or Saxena or Karan Thapar — anything, but certainly not Karan Johar. Why do you always cast Shah Rukh? In an interview with us, Shah Rukh had spoken of how his presence in a film can be like a runaway horse. He makes a film balloon out. So are you open to working with other actors? Totally. I’m totally open to doing that, but I just couldn’t see this film without him. I’m sure there’ll be a time when I’ll work without him, but I don’t think any experience will match what I’ve been through with him. He’s almost like a habit you don’t want to break. When he’s on your set, with you, he makes things happen. When he is not on the set with me, I feel I do lesser work. What is it he brings to your sets? He makes what you visualise happen. Not just with his own participation, but with co-stars, the setting, the tone — everything. He cares about the larger picture in a way that I’ve seen no other actor do. He’s addictive; he’s addictive. I mean, I know when I don’t work with him, there will not be a single day of my existence on that film that I won’t think back. I don’t want to go through that feeling — I’m scared to go through that feeling of regret that I don’t have Shah Rukh with me on set. As an actor, I really think he’s a superhero. I don’t think there’s anything he can’t do. Yes, he has some scheduling issues, coordinating with him can be difficult, but I have access to the best secretary possible — his wife, she’s my best friend — so I can meet Shah Rukh at 12 or 1 at night. He also has a great tendency of making you feel you’re special. But there’s no follow up. Gauri and I always tell him about this. Everyone ends up believing they’re really close to him, but that may not be the case. What comes after that is hurt, and he reacts by getting hurt by their hurt. So it’s kind of a strange emotional space. But I understand him totally. He has the best wife, the best kids, but in his heart, he’s a loner. He can be hypersensitive. You could say absolutely nothing, and he could get upset. I don’t even say “shut up” to him — I treat him like I’d treat my father. It’s a real myth — we are not friends, he’s like a father figure to me, or an elder brother. When he walks into the room, I stand up. He connected more with my father than me actually; I just came with the package. He always says he’ll love my father more than he can ever love me and I kind of like that. It’s interesting Karan, your films set so much store on role playing, family, fitting in. Yet you sound highly individualistic. There’s been so much speculation about you being gay — that in itself must make you appreciate the value of individual space. Why doesn’t this come up in your films? Because my work is not only about my thoughts, it’s borrowed from the world around me. I know I made Kabhi Alvida because I am intrigued by infidelity. I personally believe it is very tough to be faithful, or completely loyal —man or woman. I’m amazed when women friends tell me they’ll leave if their partner cheats on them. I always tell them, you never know, you may be able to tide it over. Sexual infidelity can be forgiven. I have a theory on all these things, but I get scared to open my mouth because you never know how it will be interpreted. I believe you can be sexually attracted to someone else even if you’re in a strong marriage. In fact, sometimes it makes your marriages stronger. You probably give your marriage more after you deviate sexually, there’s a kind of guilt that makes you perform better. These are stark realities that you can speak of to some, and you can’t to others. Having said that, I also believe that roleplaying is a very important part of our lives. I do it all the time. Family is very important for me. I believe in it as an institution. Yet I’m very individualistic. If you speak to my mother, she’ll tell you that when I need to be on my own, I just go off. I walk the streets of New York or London — anywhere out of the country — and that’s when I feel I’m me. About my sexuality — I don’t feel the need to clarify that because it is no one’s business. There have been a lot of speculations and rumours. At first it used to irritate and annoy me, but now I’m amused. From being annoyed to being indifferent to being amused — it’s been a journey. You say you love Ekta Kapoor’s work. It’s a really conservative view of the world. I love her passion, I don’t watch her work. My mother watches it. What I love is that when she was 18 she said I’m going to make a multimillion dollar company and she did. I love her drive, I love her. Who’s to comment on her creativity? The world loves it. After my father’s death, my mother has a life thanks to Ekta’s serials. I’m grateful for that. On various levels we are both criticised for similar reasons — I’m accused of mushy melodramas, and bubble gum romances. Her’s is a little more extreme. Was your father a big influence? Huge. It’s three years since he’s been away — and I know other people have lost their loved ones, but it’s been a shock to my system. I have this out-of-body experience sometimes, I feel he’s in that room opposite me. I still have him on my mobile — because when I’m scrolling through numbers, I can’t not scroll through his. Sometimes I find myself just staring at that name. I think I’ll enter a new phase in my life when I get over this feeling, some kind of new emotional space in my head, but I still haven’t come to terms with his death yet.
wichy: отсюда - свежее интервью с Ранькой. You’ve been awfully quiet for a while now. What’s up? Not really. Maybe you feel like that because the media has suddenly changed. Today, the media is only bothered about the personal lives of celebrities. I’m not used to this so I prefer to keep away. But whenever my film is up for release, I do make sure that I give interviews. Beyond that, I don’t like to talk. You have also cut down on public appearances. What do you do when you’re not working? I don’t like parties. Due to the demands of my profession, I hardly get time to spend with my family. So whenever I do get time off, I like to relax with them. These days I like to be with my niece, Maisha. I’m a complete homebody. When I’m not shooting for a film, I’m either shooting for my endorsements or I have work-related discussions and meetings. There’s hardly time left to do anything else. But what do you do for fun? I watch television. Lots of it. I like watching ads. I don’t watch soaps since you need to follow them religiously. I love the music-based reality shows. Are you going to be on one of these shows? Not as yet. Your forthcoming film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag also seems to be quite a performance-oriented role. Don’t you think you have been choosing too many tough roles? (Laughs) I agree to do a film because I love the character. To me, acting means the opportunity to play different characters, live different lives, experiment with new looks and relish new conflicts. I can’t help it if the difficult or the tough roles appeal to me. But aren’t you crying a little too much in your films? (Laughs) There’s a standard joke between my make-up artist and me. Just before I begin shooting for a new film, I tell him to keep six bottles of glycerinee at hand so that I’m prepared to cry at a moment’s notice. I don’t know why I get so many crying scenes to perform. Maybe it has something to do with my choice of films since I like emotional films. But that’s ok. Over the years, I’ve learnt to be good at crying. How would you describe Laaga Chunari Mein Daag? It’s a complete Hindi picture. It’s about women’s empowerment but it’s told in a nice feel-good manner. The film tells you about the expectations and pressures the eldest child of the family has to face, especially if she’s a girl. In a way, the film traces the journey of a girl into her womanhood. My director Pradeep Sarkar’s eye for detailing and framing is simply outstanding. He’s like a teddy bear on the sets and made shooting for the film so much fun. Laaga…. has given me the opportunity to sport three different looks. My make-up artiste, Vidya Dhar, and costume designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee have done an amazing job. All three looks are distinct and help to enhance my character’s growth. I remember in your initial years in Bollywood, you were sharply criticised for your sense of style. Now you have two of the biggest couturiers—Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee—fighting over you? Comment. (Laughs) I absolutely adore Manish. He was there when I gave my first shot for Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat . He’ll always be special for me. Sabya, on the other hand, is a great friend and an important part of my life since Black. I really like his sarees and since we have a Bengali connection, we work well. The best part about Sabya is that there is no ego clash with him. He’s the greatest designer of his generation but when I give him my suggestions, he understands that I’m commenting not on his sense of fashion but my character. Manish, of course, is a genius in film styling. Both of them work extremely well for me. Laaga… has been bogged down by a lot of controversies. What really happened in Benaras? We were shooting at the ghats. Apparently, some professor from the region got upset about it even though we had taken the permission from the state government. A huge crowd gathered where we were shooting. It became difficult for Konkona (Sen Sharma) and me to even walk towards our van. The guards came ahead to escort us when things went out of hand and a scuffle broke out between the security and the crowd. Next thing I knew it was said that Rani Mukerji’s security guards had misbehaved. They weren’t my personal guards. Still I apologised but couldn’t stop the media from making a huge issue over a non-issue. What can we expect from Saawariya? Well, it’s a special film for a special friend. I did the film for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I was very touched when he told me that after Black he could not think of working without me. Then he told me about Saawariya and asked me to be a part of it. I can never dream of refusing him so I agreed instantly. It’s been a fabulous experience to see Ranbir and Sonam in the film since they’ve literally grown in front of me. Recent reports suggest that you’ve fallen out with Sanjay’s sister, Bela Sehgal, over her debut film? Rubbish. What about all those shaadi rumours about you and Aditya Chopra? Rubbish. Is that all you want to say? What can I say? Everyone is talking about my secret wedding. But don’t you know I also have five children hidden away in my so-called love nest in Juhu? It’s too preposterous to even talk about. The entire thing is a figment of someone’s imagination. Why would I ever need to hide the news of my marriage? I can’t relate with people who hide their marriage. It’s a beautiful thing. Why hide it? There is not even an iota of truth in this news. I mean, first I need to find a man with whom I want to have a relationship. Marriage will follow. And let me assure you that the day I decide to get married you won’t need to hear about it from my sources. I’ll happily tell my neighbours and their neighbours as well. But I really want to know who concocted this whole engagement story. The day when this news broke, I was at Yash Raj Studios. We were shooting Konkona’s wedding sequence in Laaga…. Some freak must have seen me dressed in wedding finery and cooked up this story. So no plans of marriage yet? None. Like I said, let me find a man first.
ЯНА: Ну переведите хотя бы основную мысль,пожалуйста
wichy: Перевод интервью с Рани (вкратце): Говорит, что долго не давала интервью, потому что пресса сейчас интересуется, похоже, только личной жизнью знаменитостей, а она не привыкла к этому. Но поскольку скоро выйдет ее фильм, она интервью дает. Вечеринки она тоже не любит, да и на семью времени мало остается - поэтому она последнее время нигде особо и не появлялась. И вообще она домоседка, любит проводить время с племянницей Маишей. Ну и работа мало времени оставляет для личной жизни. В качестве развлечения Рани смотрит телевизор - даже рекламу. Мыльные оперы не смотрит - поскольку не может следить за ними регулярно. Любит музыкальные реалити-шоу. По поводу ролей - она соглашается сниматься в фильме, если ей нравится персонаж. Работа актера для нее - возможность побыть разными людьми, прожить разные жизни, экспериментировать с новыми имиджами. Что она может поделать, если ей нравятся сложные роли? Насчет того, что в фильмах она часто плачет - у нее и ее гримера есть даже постоянная шутка. Прямо перед съемками в новом фильме она просит его приготовить шесть бутылок глицерина, чтобы она была готова плакать в любой момент. Она не знает, почему ей постоянно приходится плакать - может, потому, что она любит эмоциональные фильмы. За эти годы она отлично научилась этому мастерству. По поводу нового фильма Laaga Chunari Mein Daag - это абсолютно индийкий фильм, он о силе женщин, но рассказано все в очень милой манере. Он рассказывает об ожиданиях и давлении на страшего ребенка в семье, особенно если это девочка. Фильм следит за тем, как девушка становится женщиной. Режиссер Прадип Саркар очень внимателен к деталям, но в то же время очень мил на съемках. У Рани в фильме ри разных имиджа. Про Saawariya - это особый фильм для особого друга, и снялась она в нем для Бхансали. Она была очень тронута, когда он сказал ей, что после Black он просто и думать не может, как работать без Рани. Было очень интересно видеть на съемках Ранбира и Сонам, поскольку они росли у Рани на глазах. Про сплетни, что Ранька разругалась с сестрой Санджая Беллой - отрицает, и про сплетни о свадьбе Рани и Адитьи Чопры - тоже отрицает, шутит, что "разве вы не знаете, что у меня пять детей, которых я прячу в моем любовном гнездышке в Джуху?" Чтобы выйти замуж, Рани сначала хочет найти мужчину, с которым она захочет строить отношения. И когда она решит заключить брак - она все расскажет сама и с радостью. Планов на замужество у нее пока нет.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Сонам Капур, дочкой Анила, которая вскоре дебютирует в фильме Бхансали. Rajeev Masand: You were not always going to be an actress, were you? It was a happy accident? Sonam Kapoor: A happy, most amazing accident. I hope it happens again and again. I always wanted to do something creative. According to my father and people who knew me really well, there was always an actor in me. Obviously Mr Bhansali saw that, and, here I am. Rajeev Masand: I remember your dad saying you were a performer of a kid and he was just dreading the day you were going to announce, ‘I’m going to be an actress.’ Sonam Kapoor: I don’t know why he said that, because he always knew it. There was once a somber party happening at our house and I was this 12-year-old kid wearing a pink outfit and I came out, switched on the music and started dancing. So I think at that point my dad decided that she is an attention-seeking kid and she will become an actor. Rajeev Masand: Did you grow up watching your dad’s movies? Sonam Kapoor: Yes. Mr India is the best film a child can watch. Rajeev Masand: I agree with you. Sonam Kapoor: I have seen it 20 million times. Also Ram Lakhan, I love the jhatka-matkas. I love Madhuri Dixit. I love Tezaab too. Rajeev Masand: Do you have a favourite performance? Sonam Kapoor: Pukar, Eeshwar, Who Saat Din. I can’t choose, he’s different in everything. Like you said, he’s versatile. Rajeev Masand: Did he sit you down and have a father-daughter chat when it was decided that ‘My daughter is going to be an actress’ ? Sonam Kapoor: Yes he did. He calls me Giraffe. He said I want you know that what you’re doing is not all glamour; it’s a lot of hard work. It’s a combination of physical and mental labour. The reason why I’m letting you do it is because I know you’re capable but I want you to be aware of the hard work that goes into it. Rajeev Masand: Your mother wasn’t too thrilled about it. Has she gotten used to it now? Sonam Kapoor: Yes, she has gotten used to it. She wanted me to study, I’m still studying, go abroad, get married, get a nine to five job. She’s a banker’s daughter, studied economics. But that didn’t happen. Rajeev Masand: You said you’re still studying. Sonam Kapoor: Yes, I’m doing my BA through Bombay University correspondence in Political Science and Economics, what my mom wants me to do. Also, I love doing all that, I have studied History. Rajeev Masand: Smart girl, you’re keeping both parents happy. Sonam Kapoor: Yes. I have to, I have to live in that house. Rajeev Masand: You have younger brother. Did he and your friends rag you when it was decided you were going to act? Sonam Kapoor: My sister Riya makes most fun of me. She is a great mimic. When she heard about it, she said ‘Too good, you can do full chameli roles.’ She calls me Champa. So they were all like, ‘You’re going to be singing and dancing and crying and making an emotional mess of yourself’. Rajeev Masand: When the movie finally comes out, apart from Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who’s reaction are you dreading? Sonam Kapoor: My brother Harsh’s reaction. He’s very correct in what he says. He’s a 17-year-old boy so he doesn’t care about my feelings. You know how brothers are, they are just like, you know, whatever, you suck. Brothers never praise so if he praises me, it’ll be like maybe I did something right. I know my mother and father will like me because they are biased but I want my brother to like me. I hope he does. Rajeev Masand: So fingers crossed for that one. Few people know that Saawariya is not your first brush with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. You assisted him on the sets of Black. Ranbir said that was a very calculated move on his part because he eventually wanted to work with Sanjay as an actor. Was it a similar move on your part? Sonam Kapoor: If I wanted to act with him, I would not have gone as a 90-kilo girl. I would have done my eyebrows, not worn glasses and at least groomed myself a little bit before going. That was not my intention, I was too young and I wanted to go to university but it was destiny or fate I don’t know but I wanted to work with him. Rajeev Masand: So which film of his made you want to work with him? Sonam Kapoor: Devdas. I saw Khamoshi and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and I loved them. But when I saw Devdas I thought it was filmmaking at its best. Every time I see it, I see something different. It’s so beautifully adorned. I love anything beautiful. Firstly, the characters are flawed and to have them in such a fantastical way, it makes such great cinema and drama. The red, oh, I just love drama. I was like, ‘I just want to be with this man, somewhere, even in the vicinity.’ Rani (Mukherji) had come to see me in Singapore on holiday and she told me she was doing Black. She’s a great family friend and my favourite actor. So I told her I want to meet him and work with him. Then I came bag from Singapore and told my dad I want to work with him and asked him to make the call, be Anil Kapoor for once. So he did it and he was shocked that I wanted to work with him. So I assisted him and the first day I went to him, he told me, ‘You should be an actor.’ Rajeev Masand: You didn’t think so. Sonam Kapoor: No. But I said if you think I should be an actor then yes. I think he’s the first person who saw me. All my friends are still shocked that I’m an actor. But he’s the one who truly sees me as I am. Rajeev Masand: What kind of preparation did you put in once it was decided you were going to act in the film? Apparently you were not happy with the way you looked? Sonam Kapoor: That’s a delicate way of putting it. Sir always said ‘You’re very beautiful, you look like an Ajanta painting, you’re fat and nice and sweet.’ But I realized I cannot be 90 kilos and face the camera because it’s not aesthetically nice for a heroine to be that fat. so I said I better lose weight if I’m doing his film, I owe him that much. So I lost the weight, did my eyebrows, took care of my skin. I took dance classes, diction classes, acting classes, everything. It was fun to learn all that, it wasn’t like going to school. Rajeev Masand: When you found out that your co-star was going to be Ranbir, a childhood friend and a co-assistant from Black, was it comforting? Sonam Kapoor: Yes because Ranbir is a childhood friend and one of my best friends. There’s a comfort level that’s always been there. So there was no competition. I know he’s going to be a huge star so maybe I can get some mileage out of that too. So if the movie does well and he’s going to be a huge star, maybe something will happen for me also. Rajeev Masand: Was it strange sitting in those vanity vans, the same ones you used to knock on when as an assistant for the star to come out? Sonam Kapoor: Yes, the first time I was in one, I was like, ‘Daddy, I have my own vanity van’, so it was quite cool. Firstly, I have never been on a set, the only van I have been on is my dad’s and that’s always outside my house. So it’s not a novelty. But having my own make-up van was so exciting and cool. Rajeev Masand: Very few people know you are a bookish girl, aren’t you? Sonam Kapoor: Yes, I like books a lot. When I was younger I finished Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Enid Blyton rather than playing with dolls or going out. My friends hate that about me. But I love reading and movies because you can be in another world. I’m a nerd. Rajeev Masand: What are you reading right now? Sonam Kapoor: Inside The Kingdom, it’s a book about Carmen Bin Laden, she’s Osama Bin Laden’s sister-in-law. It’s about how she got out of the Bin Laden clan and how 9/11 affected her life. Rajeev Masand: At the other end of the other extreme you also love sports. Sonam Kapoor: Yes, I love playing squash because of my dad, basketball because of my height and I’m good at it. I love exercising and working out. Rajeev Masand: You used to play basketball with Ranbir. Sonam Kapoor: Yes, I was the only girl playing at the club. Rajeev Masand: So you are not the typical girlie girl. You don’t like pink or dolls. You don’t spend hours looking at yourself in the mirror, I’m told. Sonam Kapoor: Well, yes, I don’t like looking into the mirror much but I like taking care of myself. I love shopping. I love clothes, shoes, bags and jewellery. Rajeev Masand: So you are a high maintenance daughter. Sonam Kapoor: Not really. I can buy a $15 dress but I can also beg my dad to buy a Chanel bag for me and he would think about it for three years and then maybe buy it for me. So I can be at both ends of the spectrum. It depends on my mood. I’m a girl but I also like doing things conventional girls may not like doing. But at this point I don’t think any girl is a typical girl. Rajeev Masand: This is your first film and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You realize that whatever you do after this, this will be special. Sonam Kapoor: Everyone asks me, what next, and I say, I have been taken care of till now, so after this will be the real test. Sir has taken care of everything and whatever I am now is because of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It has nothing to do with me, he has guided me fully. So next time you interview me, if you want to, for my next movie and at that time if you ask me, maybe I would have put something of my own in that. Rajeev Masand: All the best. Looking forward to doing that interview next time we meet hopefully happy riding on the success of Saawariya. Thank you for talking to us. Sonam Kapoor: Thank you.
wichy: отсюда = интервью с еще одним дебютантом Саварии, Ранбиром Капуром. Another scion of the illustrious Kapoor clan is all set to debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Saawariya". Even before the film's release, Ranbir Kapoor, son of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, has won over a huge female fan following with his innocent looks and sweet smile. The industry has high expectations of him given his background. What needs to be seen is whether this star son would turn out to be as impressive with his acting skills as well. The youngster is quite confident he would. Q: Are you nervous about your Bollywood debut in "Saawariya"? A: Honestly, I am not a bit nervous. I was anxious when the promos of the film started showing on television. I received a range of reactions from people I know and that made me both nervous and excited (laughs). I am happy that I am getting so much attention in my very first film. Q: Are you happy that you are being launched in "Saawariya"? A: Absolutely, we all have worked very hard for this film. When we completed it, I watched it as one in the audience. Not only did I like the movie but I also liked the character I have portrayed. Right from the time the film went on the floors, I tried to give my best in every shot. I knew that bagging a film like "Saawariya" and working with a director like Sanjay sir would have been difficult even if I had spent 10 years in this industry now. I hope I get to work with him again. Q: Does the character you play in this film resemble you in any way? A: Oh yes, the role I play is much like the real me. My character has been named Ranvir Raj, in dedication to my grandfather Raj Kapoor. I am grateful to Sanjay sir for the way he has paid a tribute to my grandfather and my family through this film. I love my character in the film, who is inspired by the legendary Charlie Chaplin and the role my grandfather Raj Kapoor played in "Shree 420". Q: Your parents have been great actors. What tips did you get from them as you step into Bollywood? A: I haven't received any special tips from them for "Saawariya". They have never made me sit down and take notes from them. They have been teaching me a lot gradually right from my childhood. I have always taken my own decisions but they have been by my side to encourage and guide me. They have never stopped me from doing anything, instead they have just made me foresee the benefits and the drawbacks of my decisions. I can recall how nervous I was for the shoot of my first song "Masha Allah". I just didn't know what to do so I sent across an sms to my father telling him about my state. He replied via an sms that I shouldn't be foolish. He reminded me that I belong to the Kapoor family, he told me that instead of just acting I should sing along and emote with all my heart. His words gave me a lot of strength. Q: When did you decide that you wanted to become an actor? A: I didn't take that decision in a day or two. I am from a family where acting runs in the genes. I was in America when I watched Sanjay sir's "Devdas". I had then decided that I would debut only with him. I was already getting many acting offers then but not from Sanjay sir. I was wondering whether he knows about me at all. So I decided to take the first step and go and meet him, assist him in film-making and then work in his film as an actor. Fortunately, this dream of mine has come true. Q: How was the experience of working with Sonam? A: I am very happy that I have worked with her in my very first film. We knew each other since childhood. Sonam is very intelligent and straightforward, she talks from her heart. If she doesn't approve of something she would go ahead and speak out. Our friendship has grown stronger during the shooting of this film since as newcomers both of us were going through the same emotions. We have shared a lot of feelings. Q: Are you under any kind of pressure to perform since you are from the illustrious Kapoor clan? A: No, not at all. At this point of time, I don't want to think that people would compare me with other members of my family who have been or are into acting. I don't want to think whether I would stand up to their expectations or not. I am responsible for what I am doing. I want to work very hard so that people don't write me off as worthless. I don't want to let anybody down. Q: Did you join this profession because you are from the Kapoor family or do you genuinely love acting? A: I wouldn't say that I was mentally prepared to play a hero on reel. I just wanted to be part of cinema, I didn't know whether as an actor, or director or producer or as someone else. At the same time, it is true that I am where I am because of my parents and grandfather. As of now, I want to add to their reputation. Q: How's Sanjay as a director? A: He is not only an excellent director but also a good human being. He is a rare gem you won't find everywhere. Many people say he is very lucky but the truth is he has sweated out a lot to achieve the top place in the industry. Q: In the promos of "Saawariya", you are spotted in a cap and with a guitar in hand, just like your father. Whose idea was this? A: Every bit of the movie is Sanjay sir's concept and idea. If I am resembling my father in any scene then that's very good. We have received very good response to our first promo though I have not been intentionally made to look like my father. I have just acted out what the character demanded. Q: The RK banner is going to be revived soon. Would you like to work under it? A: Of course, that would be my first priority. I am going to bring back the golden days of the RK banner. We are going to start work in this direction very soon. I can't reveal any more now but I promise you will get to watch a film under the RK banner in the coming two years. Q: You are a big competition to other newcomers in the industry. What's your take on that? A: Come on, it's not like that. Most of the newcomers in the industry are my childhood friends. They are all working hard the way I am, so my best wishes to all of them. Neil, Harman, Sikandar, Imaad and Imran are all like my brothers. I want them to wish me well the way I wish them well.
wichy: отсюда - еще одно интервью с Ранбиром. For a debutant so closely guarded by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir Kapoor hardly comes across as the bashful and shy types. Quite the contrary, the newest Kapoor on the block has absolutely no inhibitions when it comes to films — which are already an all-consuming passion for him. In ‘Saanwariya’ the young man has done a scene in which he’s offfered more a peek of his bare backside, but to his credit, he’s quite cool about it. “Yes, I have bared my butt in the film, and it’s for a song. I was not all embarrassed to do it at all. I would do anything at all for cinema. There are no inhibitions involved. I may be a very shy person otherwise, but once in front of the camera, I can open up. I hope people enjoy watching the scene,” he says. Dressed in a casual shirt and jeans, lounging on his massive couch, and sipping a chocolate milkshake, Ranbir Kapoor gives no sign of the tumult in his mind. But with less than a month to go before he bares his soul in his debut film ‘Saawariya’ (director Sanjay Leela Bhansali), it seems that ‘star son’, and ‘has it all’ are phrases that are beginning to bother him seriously. Starry snag “People think that I have it all on a platter just because I am a Kapoor. But please don’t look down on me just because I am born into a ‘film’ family. We have our own disadvantages, our own disappointments. Sure, my rise is faster, but my fall could be harder,” he says with a hint of irritation. “I just want respect for the fact that I also had my own struggle. I went through some very tough times during the making of the film. There were times when I would get depressed, but I kept myself going,”he admits softly. Career mantra However, Ranbir adds, “I know that even if I had been launched by my own banner, I wouldn’t have got such a great launch. Sanjay sir has taught me a great deal. Everything I do from now on will always be compared to ‘Saawariya’. It is the benchmark for all I’ll do later.” So is that the reason why he hasn’t signed any films as yet? “I’m reading scripts, listening to story ideas. I want to do all kinds of films. My dad has always told me that many people depend on films for their livelihood, and it’s my job to keep on doing films. That is exactly what I intend to do.” Pre-release pangs Right now, life revolves around November 9 (the release date of ‘Saawariya’) for Ranbir. “All I can think of is the release of my film. I am too excited, too scared, too nervous to be thinking of anything else, let alone my next films.” What does he think he’ll be doing a day before the film releases? After a minute or two of deep thought, he smiles, “I’ll Probably be jumping all over my house, screaming out loudly (a la Tom Cruise?). And, on a more sober note, I’ll be spending time with my family.” If it bothers him that his debut is releasing at the same time as a Shah Rukh Khan film, he doesn’t let it show. “I want ‘Om Shanti Om’ (‘OSO’) to do well, and I wish them all the best. I want people to like ‘OSO’,” he says, before flashing that famed Kapoor smile and adding a postscript, “I just hope my film does better than theirs!” Кароч, из интервью понятно, что Санджай решил переплюнуть Фару с ее Шаховой холой хрудью Ранбир будет в фильме с холой попой. Сам он к этому относится нормально, говорит - я вообще стеснительный. но для дела надо было. Песню снимали... Надеюсь, народу понравится... (могу даже предположить, кто подпишет Ранбира на следующий фильм... Каран канечн...) Говорит, что конечно он Капур, но это не решает дело - и у него тоже были сложности во время создания фильма, и вообще, неизвестно, как далеко зайдет его карьера - он быстро поднимается, но может так же быстро и упасть. По поводу новых проектов - он читает сценарии, слушает идеи историй. Вообще он хочет сниматься в разных фильмах. А сейчас вообще вся его жизнь сосредоточена вокруг предстоящего релиза - он и возбужден, и боится, и нервничает - поэтому ни о чем больше думать не может. Насчет Ом Шанти Ом - он желает ему всяческих успехов, хочет чтобы людям понравился фильм, но просто надеется, что его фильм сработает еще лучше :)
karishma: wichy : Ранбир будет в фильме с холой попой круто перед выходом фильма раскрывают в своих интервью все секреты фильма, ну понятно дело ради чего например у меня теперь интерес к фильму еще больше вырос wichy : Насчет Ом Шанти Ом - он желает ему всяческих успехов, хочет чтобы людям понравился фильм, но просто надеется, что его фильм сработает еще лучше :) какой самонадеянный парень
ЯНА: karishma : Кароч, из интервью понятно, что Санджай решил переплюнуть Фару с ее Шаховой холой хрудью Ранбир будет в фильме с холой попой. Сам он к этому относится нормально, говорит - я вообще Они вроде все такие стеснительные ,но между делом скоро такой парнухи наснимают,взяв за наглядность свою камасуру,что весь мир вздрогнет!!!
Lo: wichy : Ранбир будет в фильме с холой попой. Сам он к этому относится нормально *удовлетворенно* Мальчику не отказать в самокритичном подходе к своей внешности.. Действительно.. Должен же глаз зрителя и отдохнуть на чем-то...
wichy: Lo : Должен же глаз зрителя и отдохнуть на чем-то... Убила... В принципе да - с морды лица он мне не нра, будем надеяться, что заценю хоть попу... Его уже окрестили новой гей-иконой, затмившей Ритика и Аби... Еще даже фильм не вышел - а поклонников просто море... Даже сайт у его фанатов есть.
ЯНА: wichy : Его уже окрестили новой гей-иконой, затмившей Ритика и Аби Ритик и Аби -гей-иконы??? Блин,опять все пропустила!!!!за ними нужен глаз да глаз...
wichy: ЯНА : Ритик и Аби -гей-иконы??? Поверь, так решили не Ритик с Аби - а сами геи... Хотя, помницца, в каком-то интервью Аби сказал, что не возражает...
Soniya: ЯНА : Ритик и Аби -гей-иконы??? угу. Шарик тож. Но Ритик лидирует
wichy: Soniya : Шарик тож. Но Ритик лидирует Зато Шаха любит главный гей... Надо брать не в абсолютном выражении по количеству фанов - но и учитывать КАЧЕСТВО геев, которые любят того или иного артиста... К тому же Шарик по-моему активно взялся именно за эту целевую аудиторию...
ЯНА: Soniya : Но Ритик лидирует А что и статистика есть??
Soniya: ЯНА : А что и статистика есть?? негласная
ЯНА: ЯНА : Зато Шаха любит главный гей... Есть чем хвастать.. wichy : К тому же Шарик по-моему активно взялся именно за эту целевую аудиторию... Ну дык.. Ритик то лидирует!!
wichy: ЯНА : Ритик то лидирует!! ну типа да... Шах привык быть королем и лидерства не уступит и здесь... ЯНА : Есть чем хвастать.. Ну ты тока представь, какое только влияние на умы гей-общественности имеет это главный... Он практически их представитель... brand ambassador, так сказать...
ЯНА: wichy : ... Он практически их представитель... brand ambassador, так сказать... Убилаааа!! Я уже представила каким образом он защищает и представляет интересы всей гей общественности рядом с Шахом!!! Ритику и Аби такого и не снилось..
wichy: ЯНА : Ритику и Аби такого и не снилось.. Ну разве что в самых жутких их кошмарах... Со страшного бодуна, после которого дают зарок не пить больше...
ЯНА: wichy : Ну разве что в самых жутких их кошмарах... Ну Карану тоже,знаешь,не сладко...реализовывать в жизнь все мечты гей-общественности..
wichy: Интервью с тов. Говарикером про Джодху-Акбара. Перевела всю эту лабуду - инет глюкнуло, перевод стерся. Больше переводить не буду - хочет Говарикер не-по-нашему лопотать - пусть лопочет отсюда His much-talked-about period drama Jodhaa-Akbar is a film that director Ashutosh Gowariker describes as a fusion of history and his imagination. He denies any resemblance with K. Asif’s magnum opus Mughal-e-Azam. “Without explaining what I’m doing, I’ll say I’m not competing with Mughal-e-Azam at all. Jodhaa-Akbar is not a remake of any film. I’m making my own discoveries about the central love story as seen through the eyes of history. I hope to carry the burden lightly,” he said. Excerpts: Q: What made you cast Hrithik and Aishwarya as Jodhaa and Akbar? A: There’s a certain royal quality to Hrithik’s face and body language. He’s just amazing in those aspects. As for Aishwarya, she’s to me the quintessential distressed princess waiting in her chamber. Aishwarya has the elegance and, of course, the beauty. Calling her beautiful is an understatement. Q: What about the objections raised by the animal welfare board? A: I’ve been in touch with them and I’ve all the required permissions with details of how many animals I’m using, and how many are livestock. I’ve specified in my letter that I’m using 69 elephants, 50 camels and 100 horses. Every four hours the animals are given a rest period. A member of the animal welfare board visits the sets. I wanted everything worked out on paper. But I have to know beforehand what I am not supposed to do. Suppose I’m suddenly informed that the mukhiya from Lagaan can’t be shown smoking, I can’t do much about it. Q: Do you think the ban on showing actors smoking is a killer for filmmakers? A: It depends. In Jodhaa-Akbar Emperor Humayun smoked the hookah. You can’t tell me that I can’t show him smoking. That’s history. And I’m being allowed that. Q: Are you using authentic jewellery of the Mughal period? A: Yes, we’re recreating the authentic jewellery of that period based on the miniature paintings of Rajasthan. Jodhaa and Akbar’s jewellery has to look as it did in that era. Today’s jewellery is cut in a different way. We had several designers on the job. And Neeta Lulla has designed the whole cast’s look - Hrithik, Aishwarya and the soldiers. Q: If you don’t get the Mughal history right, the historians might clobber your film. A: That’s the first thing I did. I met a whole lot of historians. The research helped me to arrive at a place where my imagination was completely unfettered. I’m sure of one thing. I’m not making a historical document. At the end of the day Jodhaa-Akbar has to be a good story told in an interesting manner. I don’t want to make a biopic. “The background is steeped in history. But the characters are mine. No one knows how Jodhaa or Akbar behaved. I’ve to imagine their romance, the palace and harem politics. I’d say 20 percent is history, 80 percent is my imagination,” Gowariker added. Q: Are you ready to deal with the purists? A: When I met the eminent historian Irfan Habib of Aligarh University he heard my plot. He thought it was a fabulous idea. He told me to forget about history or else I won’t be able to make my film. Then I had script sessions with the Maharani and Maharaja of Jaipur who are the direct descendents of Jodhaa. They did the film’s mahurat at the Jaipur City Palace. I’ve also met historians from Jamia Millia and Mumbai University and I’ve got the well-known Omar Khayyam Saharanpuri as my cultural advisor. They are experts on the subject of Akbar’s own secular religious order Din-e-Ilahi. Q: What about the Hindu-Muslim love story? A: I don’t think of my characters as religious entities. I think of them as my two protagonists whose love went beyond all considerations. I can’t allow my vision to be coloured by these considerations. If in 1562, when my romance eventuates, political and religious undertones do resonate, then I won’t try to stop them. But these are not my primary concerns as a filmmaker. Q: There’s a growing feeing that costume dramas don’t work at the box office. A: To me the period is not relevant. The story has to connect with me emotionally, romantically and dramatically. Besides, how many films set in the present times work? So, if I’ve to fail, I might as well do so while doing what I want to do.
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