It’s been a wonderful year for Hansal Mehta.
Riding high for two shows and two films this year, he once again affirms his position as a star film-maker.
Mehta was especially lauded for apt casting in his projects that featured many lesser-known names.
“You take up the challenge and then see it all coming through. All that was challenging, but very, very, gratifying,”
How do you look back at 2023?
The year began with Faraaz, then Scoop came out, then Scam 2003. And then, the premiere of The Buckingham Murders. It’s been quite a year.
What was the most gratifying aspect of your creative journey this year?
The most gratifying part is that your work is out there for the world to see. And it has happened quite successfully this year.
Both Scoop and Scam 2003 did very well on their respective streaming platforms.
Scoop won so many awards.
When Faraaz came on Netflix, it was in the top 10 worldwide for two weeks. It was a non-original Netflix film, starring new people, and yet, it got so much love.
The same with Scoop. It was an unexpected cast of Karishma Tanna, Harman Baweja, Deven Bhojani and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
In Scam 2003, it was the breakout performance of Gagan Dev Riar.
And then there’s Kareena Kapoor in a completely new avatar in The Buckingham Murders.
You take up the challenge and then see it all coming through. It was challenging but very, very gratifying.
In the industry that’s so star-obsessed, you have always been gutsy with your casting choices. What’s your thought process behind this? How easy or difficult is it to convince the studio to back these choices?
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'Women don't have to only sing and dance'
'When you are new, you don't know how the industry works.' 'But when you know where you are headed, the possibilities of being conned or facing unpleasant instances is reduced.
I haven't done homework for my films'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'MY FACE IS MY GREATEST USP'
'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.
'My Life Was In Danger'
\"I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'
'I AM BRAHMA, VISHNU, MAHESH!'
Tanishaa Mukerji started her acting career with a bang when she got to play a YRF heroine in her second film Neal 'n' Nikki (2005).
Everybody would say I should act like My Sister
‘Padmini and are very different people.’ Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.’
'Girls Are Becoming Suicide Bombers'
'When I am doing a film, that film is not propaganda for me. That's a true thing.
'Four women in their 60s followed me...'
'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.' 'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.'
'EVERYBODY REJECTED ME'
It is only fair that being around the industry has to rub off on its children.
