Showing posts with label Chameli Ki Shaadi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chameli Ki Shaadi. Show all posts
Basu Chatterjee never asked for too many takes-Annu Kapoor
9:18 AM
As told to Uma Ramasubramanian (MID-DAY; June 5, 2020)
I had acted in the play, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, directed by my elder brother Ranjit Kapoor. Basu dada attended one of the shows and felt it had the potential to be made into a movie. That led to the creation of his film, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla [1986].
Basu dada had mastered the medium and technique. His generation knew exactly what they wanted and did not opt for multiple shots from different angles. He never asked for too many takes because he was aware of the cost of raw stocks. He depicted the simplicity or complexes of the common man honestly. His films will always remain relevant as he selected his themes and characters from India, and not from some American graffiti.
I was part of Chameli Ki Shaadi [1986]. It was set in a small town of north India, which Basu dada understood fully as he had lived in Mathura. But unfortunately, the producers — under the influence of a commercially successful and renowned director — compelled him to make a film, which was below his class. Although he managed to make it, the original script and flavour was lost in the horrendous jargon of commercial cinema. The performances were the saving grace.
I have heard that while making Swami [1977], an actor kept on asking dada what he should do in the scene. Out of his wits, dada replied, 'Stand quietly and breath normally'. That was the genius I have been fortunate to work with. Dada has left a tremendous legacy behind him, and it is our duty to fondly remember him through his work.
I don’t think I would be as good as my mom, in the same roles-Sara Ali Khan
8:14 AM
Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; February 2, 2019)
Her screen presence and demeanour seems reminiscent of her mother Amrita and the roles she played back in the 80s. When we met Sara recently, we asked her if she’d like to reprise any of her mother’s roles, if the films were to be remade. She said, “I don’t think I would be as good as my mom, in the same roles. But, if I ever have a chance to revisit a role that she played, I would love to play her character in Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986). Her spontaneity and timing were brilliant. She was phenomenal in that role. I love the innocence that she brought to Betaab (1983), too. I also love the fact that she held her own when she worked recently in 2 States (2014). It was after a long gap that she was acting in a film, but her commitment and skill set were still evident; I guess… since an actor, always an actor.”
Shaandaar's failure has only made me stronger-Vikas Bahl
7:59 AM
Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; January 9, 2017)
From co-directing a
children's film like Chillar Party and giving one of 2014's biggest
hits, Queen, Vikas Bahl saw a professional slip with Shaandaar. The
Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt romcom wasn't a patch on his previous outings,
but that doesn't seem to have deterred him from continuing to make
movies. His next is a biopic on a celebrated Indian mathematician. The
filmmaker is learning the formula to rise from the ashes of a flop. BT
caught up with him:
You've been out of action since Shaandaar in 2015.
My biopic on mathematician Anand Kumar has been taking up a lot of my time. I also did a session with him at the Times Lit Fest, which was amazing. It's a tough biopic to make. I'm just focusing on writing it well. The last one year has been about putting the film together on paper. Plus, I have been hands-on with production.
How involved is Anand with the writing?
Anand is a great storyteller. He's seen such a lot in the last 16 years while training students to crack IIT. One meeting or two story sessions with him can't do much because it's difficult to club his achievements in a two-hour movie. He has so many stories to tell us. So, either we write our queries to him or he flies down to Mumbai every few weeks to spend time with us. He's completely integrated in putting the script together.
Is Abhishek Bachchan still the top choice for the role?
I'm not writing with anyone in mind because I don't want it to influence my storytelling. So, right now, if you ask me who could play Anand, I'd say it could be anyone.
How much has the Paan Singh Tomar experience come in handy?
That's the only biopic I have been a part of. I was working with the studio when Tigmanshu Dhulia made it. So, I do understand how a biopic's narrative works. In terms of writing, the experience of that film has been really useful.
Shaandaar tanked despite a promising cast. Are you under pressure to deliver now?
If anything, the film's failure has only made me stronger. I am more confident and I'm taking giant strides. To answer your question, I don't feel any pressure because I have a great story on hand.
Talking about your forthcoming films, as a producer, your partners and you were to produce the remake of Chameli Ki Shaadi. Apparently, the film is canned.
No, on the contrary, it goes on floors soon. These are rumours and I don't know a better way to react to them. The film will definitely be made.
Lastly, Harshvardhan Kapoor has progressed from a director's assistant to the lead in your upcoming production Bhavesh Joshu with Vikramaditya Motwane. How much has he transformed?
Harsh is terrific guy. He's a looker and an extremely hard working boy. Trust me, I've been on sets with him now and before. There's no difference in the way he is at work. He is as sincere, if not more. He has a long way to go. The box-office of his debut doesn't matter because the boy shows promise. And he will deliver!
My biopic on mathematician Anand Kumar has been taking up a lot of my time. I also did a session with him at the Times Lit Fest, which was amazing. It's a tough biopic to make. I'm just focusing on writing it well. The last one year has been about putting the film together on paper. Plus, I have been hands-on with production.
How involved is Anand with the writing?
Anand is a great storyteller. He's seen such a lot in the last 16 years while training students to crack IIT. One meeting or two story sessions with him can't do much because it's difficult to club his achievements in a two-hour movie. He has so many stories to tell us. So, either we write our queries to him or he flies down to Mumbai every few weeks to spend time with us. He's completely integrated in putting the script together.
Is Abhishek Bachchan still the top choice for the role?
I'm not writing with anyone in mind because I don't want it to influence my storytelling. So, right now, if you ask me who could play Anand, I'd say it could be anyone.
How much has the Paan Singh Tomar experience come in handy?
That's the only biopic I have been a part of. I was working with the studio when Tigmanshu Dhulia made it. So, I do understand how a biopic's narrative works. In terms of writing, the experience of that film has been really useful.
Shaandaar tanked despite a promising cast. Are you under pressure to deliver now?
If anything, the film's failure has only made me stronger. I am more confident and I'm taking giant strides. To answer your question, I don't feel any pressure because I have a great story on hand.
Talking about your forthcoming films, as a producer, your partners and you were to produce the remake of Chameli Ki Shaadi. Apparently, the film is canned.
No, on the contrary, it goes on floors soon. These are rumours and I don't know a better way to react to them. The film will definitely be made.
Lastly, Harshvardhan Kapoor has progressed from a director's assistant to the lead in your upcoming production Bhavesh Joshu with Vikramaditya Motwane. How much has he transformed?
Harsh is terrific guy. He's a looker and an extremely hard working boy. Trust me, I've been on sets with him now and before. There's no difference in the way he is at work. He is as sincere, if not more. He has a long way to go. The box-office of his debut doesn't matter because the boy shows promise. And he will deliver!
Talks are on with Sonakshi Sinha for Chameli Ki Shaadi remake
8:22 AM
Amit Karn (MID-DAY; January 25, 2016)
Remakes are a common scenario in Bollywood and while most of the inspiration comes from the southern parts of the country or the West, filmmakers also swear by yesteryear blockbusters. If the latest buzz is to be believed, director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru are keen to attempt a contemporary retelling of 1986 cult comedy Chameli Ki Shaadi starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.
Says a source close to the project, “The story of the film is relevant even in today’s time. Our society still does not approve of inter-caste alliances; many relationships are throttled due to caste and class distinction.
The remake will focus on love in the face of such challenges.”
Sonakshi Sinha is apparently being considered to reprise Singh’s role as Chameli, who is assertive, outspoken and headstrong. “Chameli’s personality has a desi edge and only Sonakshi can play the character to perfection. We are keen to have her on board,” adds the source.
Confirming the story, Sapru said, “Talks are on with Sonakshi with whom we have worked earlier in Dabangg (2010), her debut film. We hope to make an official announcement in another 4-5 days.”
Remakes are a common scenario in Bollywood and while most of the inspiration comes from the southern parts of the country or the West, filmmakers also swear by yesteryear blockbusters. If the latest buzz is to be believed, director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru are keen to attempt a contemporary retelling of 1986 cult comedy Chameli Ki Shaadi starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.
Says a source close to the project, “The story of the film is relevant even in today’s time. Our society still does not approve of inter-caste alliances; many relationships are throttled due to caste and class distinction.
The remake will focus on love in the face of such challenges.”
Sonakshi Sinha is apparently being considered to reprise Singh’s role as Chameli, who is assertive, outspoken and headstrong. “Chameli’s personality has a desi edge and only Sonakshi can play the character to perfection. We are keen to have her on board,” adds the source.
Confirming the story, Sapru said, “Talks are on with Sonakshi with whom we have worked earlier in Dabangg (2010), her debut film. We hope to make an official announcement in another 4-5 days.”
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