'I know I'm back on the set next year.'
“When I look at my filmography I feel this cannot be my seventh film in 25 years. It’s not a great record to have for any film-maker. I should have made many more films,”.
Have you seen how the audience reacts to Tota Roy Chowdhury and Ranveer Singh dancing to Dola Re Dola?
I have! Just like in the song Tum Kya Mile I pay homage to my favourite filmmaker Yash Chopra in Dhindora Baje Re and Dola Re Dola, the entire set is a homage to Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Someone asked me if I got inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s aesthetics.
My response was, ‘No. I copied it.’ Inspiration is a mild word. I copied it as I am a huge fan of his artistry.
So you consciously leaned towards the aesthetics of Bhansali?
When I was creating that Durga Puja set it was only normal that I lean on the genius of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
So there is a homage to two of my favourite film-makers in this film: Yash Chopra and Sanjay Bhansali.
Also, a lot of the family values are derived from my growing up in Sooraj Barjatya’s cinema.
The use of old Hindi songs in Rocky Aur Rani is amazing.
My mother trained me to love Hindi film music.
At the age of 6 when my friends were listening to Wham and Madonna, I was listening to Lataji, Ashaji, Rafi Saab and Kishore Kumar.
I remember Lataji’s Lag Ja Gale and Tujhse Naraaz Nahin were the songs that touched me deeply at the ages of 9-10.
As a child I felt different from the others. My work is always looking back to the time I was growing up with deep impressions of Hindi cinema and music.
You have used vintage songs so effectively in Rocky Aur Rani... especially Abhi Na Jao Chhod Jar?
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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.
'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.'
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.’
'EVERYBODY REJECTED ME'
It is only fair that being around the industry has to rub off on its children.
'I DAMAGED MY VOICE ON PURPOSE
'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.' That's how all normal humans would react, or they would stay silent.' 'Our violence is our silence. So in this world, everybody is innocent.'
'I HAVE NEVER CALLED HIM DAD, I CALL HIM HANSAL SIR'
'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'
PARINEETI CHOPRA: Says actors need to be in 'cliques and camps' to get roles in Bollywood
Parineeti Chopra revealed that she lost out on several roles and opportunities as she was not present at the right place at the right time Parineeti Chopra is currently basking in the success of her recently released film 'Amar Singh Chamkila' where she essayed the role of slain singer Amarjot Kaur, wife of singer Chamkila.
THE MAN WE LOVE TO HATE IN YODHA
‘Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.’
'I didn't make any money through TV'
In an industry where talent shines brightly but perseverance shines brighter, Nikita Dutta’s journey from television to the silver screen is inspiring.
