Showing posts with label Runway 34. Show all posts
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Guru Randhawa reacts to lawsuit filed by Jasleen Royal: 'I am only the singer’
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Days after Jasleen files lawsuit against three entities, including him, for allegedly stealing her song, Randhawa says singer has right to file her case as he limits his association with project
Letty Mariam Abraham, Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; September 16, 2024)
Days after reports of Jasleen Royal filing a lawsuit against label T-Series, lyricist Raj Ranjodh, and singer Guru Randhawa hit headlines, Randhawa says “it’s her right” to fight her case. “I usually write and compose my own songs. The song in question, however, was written by Raj [Ranjodh], who has previously written a lot of songs in the Punjabi language. [My team] removed the song from all the platforms on the day we learned that there is [a dispute]. I have not composed or written it; I am only the singer,” says Randhawa, adding that any dispute regarding the ownership of the number should have transpired between the lyricist and Royal.
The Heeriye singer, however, refutes that any exchange of ownership rights occurred. “Neither were the rights transferred nor was any paperwork executed. No money was even received [by me]. This is also why this whole episode is unsettling,” she tells mid-day, adding that she finds the “disregard for creative ownership” showcased in this incident disrespectful.
“I composed this song for Ajay Devgn Ffilms to serve as a promotional track for their film [Runway 34]. Raj provided the lyrics, and a scratch version was subsequently recorded with Guru. But, I wasn’t satisfied with how that version turned out, so the producers and I decided not to move forward with it for the film. To my shock, a year later, Guru and Raj decided to release the song through T-Series, without my permission. I don’t know how often this happens to others, but it’s deeply shocking that any artiste would take someone else’s work and think it’s okay to release it as their own. You don’t expect this from anyone, let alone someone of Guru’s stature.”
Randhawa, on his part, says he doesn’t intend to reap benefits from the song. “We will not take [any credit] or money for this song. [Fighting this case] is her right. I have never collaborated with her, but I like her music. I understand that this happens; when someone is popular, the blame falls on him.”
Mid-day reached out to the team behind T-Series, which didn’t respond till press time.
Whenever I design my action scenes, I ensure that I don’t copy a shot from any Hollywood film-Ajay Devgn
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Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; March 30, 2023)
After enjoying the success of Drishyam 2, Ajay Devgn is all set to ace the action space once again with his film Bholaa. The action-packed entertainer, which hits the screens today, boasts of jawdropping action scenes, including a thrilling sixminute bike-truck chase scene. Like Ajay says, action by itself doesn’t work without strong emotions backing it, which is what fuels his latest directorial project. In a chat with Bombay Times, the actor-filmmaker talks about his father, action director Veeru Devgan, being the source of inspiration all his life, how he believes that technology has to be used efficiently in our cinema and his vision as a filmmaker. Read on:
This is your fourth film as a director. Most directors are known for certain kinds of film, which becomes their space. In your case, the common facet in your movies (Shivaay, Runway 34, Bholaa) is that it is high on technical expertise and finesse. That’s one strength you are using effectively in your storytelling…
Runway 34 was completely different from Shivaay, and Bholaa is completely different from the rest of them. I want to make films of different genres. Technology is there only to enhance the drama of the film and storytelling, and I use it accordingly. I never use technology only because I am tech-savvy.
You have said that you want to create an entire Bholaa world. Does that mean that you are looking at creating a franchise with a universe of its own around the character?
That’s the idea. The film ends on a note leaving scope for continuation. But everything also depends on how the film does. You can’t continue with the idea if it doesn’t work. The intention is that we bring in more characters and things like that ahead.
At a time when remakes are not really working at the box office, your last film Drishyam 2, which was a remake, was a huge success. One of the reasons behind its success, the makers said was that they didn’t redo the film as is, but narrated the same story in a different way. So, when you are talking about creating a Bholaa world, are you doing it from an entirely fresh perspective?
Yes, it’s something new and wasn’t a part of Kaithi (Tamil film). When you see the film, you will realize that we have only picked up the story idea and adapted it. When you make remakes shot-to-shot, it’s a different thing (the results are different). But when you adapt it the way you want in terms of its characterization, drama, emotions and treatment, then it’s different. You start following your own path, which can lead you anywhere. What I have done is, I have merged it from real to surreal. All the positive characters in the film are very real, but all the negative characters are from a crazy world, not really the Mad Max (franchise) kind of a world, but in the larger-than-life kind of a zone.
Everyone is talking about the six-minute biketruck chase scene. How do you ensure that the action in your films take a leap with every project – in terms of visual impact, technical expertise and VFX?
I have inherited it from my father (action director Veeru Devgan). I have learnt most of it from him. He used technology at a time when it wasn’t available. He took it to a point where people were amazed at how he did a particular scene at that particular point. Now that I have the support of technology, I can take it forward and create something where even people who are exposed to technology will turn around and wonder how this was created. Whenever I design my action scenes, I ensure that I don’t copy a shot from any Hollywood film. In most of our movies, you see the action sequences and know that this is something you have seen in a Bond film, or a Mission Impossible. So, when you create something different, there is no reference point, and it becomes tougher to execute.
This action sequence that you are talking about was very risky. We needed some top-notch bikers, so we flew in some international ones, and some from Pune and rehearsed for three months. To capture the chase, cameras needed to be closer. It was riskier, and so we designed the equipment accordingly keeping safety in mind.
Do your children, Yug and Nysa, enjoy watching action films?
My son does. The bottom line is that every action has to have an emotion attached to it, else even a well-executed sequence will not connect with the audience. It is the drama and emotion behind the action which is important. Action alone doesn’t work; it is the emotion behind the action that makes it work and good directors know how to use it well. If you see KGF - Chapter 2, there was an emotion behind the action and that’s what worked. Back home, Yug loves action, but Nysa is not interested. Yug watches a lot of anime too. He’s started to watch a lot of films, and he’s waiting to see Bholaa.
Recently, you posted a pic of Yug and you arm wrestling for fun and the caption read, “Akeli ek ladai jise har baap haarna chahta hai (The only fight in which every father wants to lose).”
See, now that’s an emotion. The thought was not arm wrestling, but it was about the emotion that every father wants his son to do better than him. Today, they say – here comes Ajay Devgn, but after 20 years, I would like to hear, 'Here comes Yug’s father'. That’s the mindset of every parent.
Bholaa looks like a film that is rooted in our culture, there is an Indianness to it. Do you believe that these stories, coming from our culture and history will make our cinema stand out?
To an extent, yes, I agree. Well, it’s not just the Indianness, but there’s more connect when you showcase your own culture in your film. Also, if the audience begins to feel that the hero’s character is one of them and the world (story setting) is their own, then it works better. In India, we are not making films on subjects like aliens because there has to be a connect. You make a film for your own market. We have grown up on supernatural mythologies, we have our epics like Mahabharat and Ramayana, which have every kind of character you can think of in this world. You see foreign directors picking these things and justifying their films, including Avengers or Avatar. All this is our own, and if we are not using it, then it’s our loss.
It took months of storyboarding and designing the action sequences in Bholaa-Ajay Devgn
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Admitting that the bike sequences were the most challenging part of Bholaa, actor-director Devgn on how they were storyboarded for months before being filmed
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; March 8, 2023)
Last year, Ajay Devgn was among the handful of Bollywood stars who cracked the box office, delivering a smashing hit in Drishyam 2. Now, all eyes are on his next, Bholaa, with Tabu. Emotions may be at the core of the film, which tells the story of one night as an ex-convict helps the cops catch gangsters in exchange for meeting his daughter. But as actor-director Devgn gives his own interpretation to Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Tamil hit Kaithi (2019), action takes centre-stage.
Scenes from the recently released trailer establish this — in one instance, the leading man’s bike skids to a dramatic effect while speeding towards the baddies; in another, he swings from a moving truck to a bike. “The motorcycle sequences were the most challenging,” admits Devgn, before adding, “It took months of storyboarding and designing the action sequences, before we got down to shooting them.”
Probed on how many days it took to shoot them, the actor-filmmaker says, “When your planning and prep is done to the last detail, it doesn’t take long to shoot. We wrapped up the [entire film] in 73 to 75 days.”
The actor’s association with motorcycle stunts goes back over 30 years, to his debut film, Phool Aur Kaante (1991), where he performed a split on two bikes. That set the tone for his career as an action hero, though he proved his versatility as an artist over the decades.
As he returns to home turf with Bholaa, Devgn says it was necessary for action directors Ramazan Bulut and RP Yadav to think out of the box, especially in today’s times where social media users are quick to point out if an action set-piece is inspired by an international movie. “When you don’t have reference material, you push the envelope to design new stunts that go with the narrative,” he states.
Devgn says being tech-savvy aided him to work towards making Bholaa a visual experience in 3D and IMAX. “Every film gives [me] an opportunity to explore and experience something new. What you see in Bholaa is something we haven’t tried before, say in Tanhaji [The Unsung Warrior] or Runway 34.”
A good film will find its audience; everybody knows that Shershaah was a hit, or everybody was talking about Freddy-Rakul Preet Singh
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; February 27, 2023)
Rakul Preet Singh clocked in five releases in 2022 and one at the beginning of 2023. It’s obviously a busy time in her career. Lately, the actress has also been making news for matters of the heart as she is dating actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani. Rakul, who is enjoying this phase of her career, believes that her work will speak for her. Excerpts from a chat with the actress:
Right after the pandemic, you had five releases (in 2022) — Attack, Runway 34, Cuttputlli, Doctor G and Thank God. What do you think is working in your favour?
I don’t put much thought into what I have done right because I always live in the present. The moment my films release, it becomes the past. My energies are always on what I need to do next and how I can do better projects and grow as an actor. I am grateful that things panned out the way they have. I am also grateful to all the makers who believed in me as I got to do diverse films — from a commercial movie like Cuttputlli to a thriller like Runway 34 and the campus comedy Doctor G, in which I played a small-town doctor. What’s most important is the love of the audience because box-office numbers are driven by too many factors.
You have been doing South films long before the audience started consuming them widely across the country, the way they are now. Lately, there has been a lot of debate about the content of South films being better than Bollywood.
We are creating a debate where there is none. It’s just an outcome of there being so many platforms and the fact that everyone has an opinion on social media. South Indian cinema has been celebrated for the longest time on Hindi GECs (general entertainment channels), where people watch these films. It’s the influx of too much consumption during the pandemic, which is why it became a talking point, and I am glad because those films needed to be celebrated. Regional and Hindi cinema both are a part of the Indian industry, so there is no comparison. Today, if a film is good, it will find its audience. We should rather speak about the amazing time that we are in, where a great exchange of content, artistes and directors is happening, and the fact that we can make such great international-level cinema using talent across the country.
There are a lot of films releasing directly on OTT these days. Do you think your film Chhatriwali , which was released on OTT, would have done well in theatres?
No, I haven’t had that thought because it was never meant to be for the theatres. Today it’s not about which medium the film releases on. Everybody knows that Shershaah was a hit, or everybody was talking about Freddy. A good film will find its audience, whether it’s through OTT or theatres. Sometimes, good movies like Runway 34 get way more appreciation on OTT. Of course, the box-office numbers matter when a film is released in the theatres, but I think we understand that we are going through a re-correction phase currently, and the box office alone does not define whether the film is good, or whether you are good.
But it does matter when it comes to cementing your position in the industry, right?
Fortunately or unfortunately, it does to some extent. There has been a backlog of films for two years. Films are being released every week; sometimes, there are two releases. How do you expect the audience to come and watch every film? It’s an expensive affair. In the South, there is a cap that the government has on the pricing of the tickets, which you do not have here. So, they pick that one film a month but that doesn’t mean that your movie is bad. It just means that people possibly don’t have money right now. This can be one of the factors. While numbers give you a positioning, the industry realises that it’s a sensitive time today. So, your work is possibly not just looked through the prism of your box-office numbers.
You aren’t hiding your relationship with actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani. Recently, there was buzz about your marriage…
The thing is that I have always been vocal and whenever that conversation happens, I will be open. Given the films I am shooting and the ones Jackky is producing, where do you think we have the time? Whenever it happens, I will be the first one to announce it. As of now, we are extremely busy with our work.
Overseas sees decent results in 2022; Brahmastra is the top grosser
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Box Office India Trade Network
The overseas market has seen decent results in 2022 and that is adding to the success of SOORYAVANSHI and '83 at the fag end of 2021. There have been eight films which have done decent or better business and they are BRAHMASTRA, LAAL SINGH CHADDHA, GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI, BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2, THE KASHMIR FILES, VIKRAM VEDHA, JUGJUGG JEEYO and EK VILLAIN RETURNS.
The HIT or better films in Overseas are BRAHMASTRA, GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI, BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2, THE KASHMIR FILES and EK VILLAIN RETURNS. LAAL SINGH CHADDHA can be called decent but with Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan, who are the biggest stars by a distant, the number is dull as for these two stars, $10 million should come eyes closed even on bad content.
The performance in overseas is driven by numbers in US/Canada and the market here is very much like a big metro in India. So this pre pandemic content held its audience in US while the Indian market has gone into transformation post pandemic as the importance of centres outside the metros has emerged. BRAHMASTRA is the only film to cross $10 million but CIRKUS with a Christmas release will have to the potential to cross $10 million even though it will be a film more for the mass markets in India. The period will give the film a big boost and it could even challenge BRAHMASTRA if the film is good.
The top ten grossers overseas for 2022 are as follows.
1. Brahmastra - $14,150,000
2. Laal Singh Chaddha - $7,640,000
3. Gangubai Kathiawadi - $7,470,000
4. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 - $5,880,000
5. The Kashmir Files - $5,710,000
6. Vikram Vedha - $5,100,000
7. JugJugg Jeeyo - $4,580,000
8. Ek Villain Returns - $2,450,000
9. Runway 34 - $1,900,000
10. Bachchhan Paandey - $1,850,000
Except Sooryavanshi, all holiday releases post pandemic fail to work at the box office
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Box Office India Trade Network
The holiday releases have seen disaster results though it was off to a great start with SOORYAVANSHI last Diwali. Since SOORYAVANSHI, there have been five major holidays with four this year and one last year. Last year there was 83 on Christmas, which failed badly.
Then on Republic Day, there were no releases while Eid in April proved a total disaster with HEROPANTI 2 and RUNWAY 34 as both films took in just 58 crore nett combined. On the Raksha Bandhan/Independence Day, the industry probably saw its lowest point of all time as LAAL SINGH CHADDHA and RAKSHA BANDHAN took in just 105 crore nett combined with multiple holidays and on top LAAL SINGH CHADDHA was an event film.
Now Diwali is not much better as both RAM SETU and THANK GOD will hit 110 crore nett between them and that is best case scenario as final totals could be under 110 crore nett. The Diwali performance is not as bad as Independence Day as neither RAM SETU or THANK GOD were event films like LAAL SINGH CHADDHA.
There have been four event films post the pandemic and they are SOORYAVANSHI, '83, LAAL SINGH CHADDHA and BRAHMASTRA; two have worked while the other two tanked. BRAHMASTRA missed a holiday period; so, if it had worked out for this film and it got a Diwali or Raksha Bandhan/Independence Day, it could have done 15-20% more even with a clash.
The results of major holiday releases this year are as follows.
Eid
Heropanti 2 - 24,91,00,000
Runway 34 - 33,51,00,000
TOTAL - 58,42,00,000
Raksha Bandhan/Independence Day
Laal Singh Chaddha - 59,58,00,000
Raksha Bandhan - 45,23,00,000
TOTAL - 1,04,81,00,000
Diwali
Ram Setu - 75,00,00,000 (expected)
Thank God - 35,00,00,000 (expected)
TOTAL - 1,10,00,00,000 (expected)
I don’t want to do roles that have two scenes and one song-Rakul Preet Singh
10:44 PM
Playing a cop who is more successful than her husband in Thank God, Rakul says her Army background makes her choose strong female characters
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 25, 2022)
Only 10 days after the release of Doctor G in which she plays a feisty medical student, Rakul Preet Singh is ready with her final offering of 2022, Thank God. Her past four releases prove that her desire to do different roles is coming true. “I don’t want to be repetitive. Runway 34 is nothing like Doctor G, and Thank God is nothing like my last film. I want to do everything — from masala to hard-hitting movies,” she says.
Thank God, featuring Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra, belongs to the former category. But it goes beyond a laugh riot to ponder over our tendency to take things for granted. For Singh, the bigger draw was to play an honest cop, who is more successful than her husband, and unapologetically so. The actor says that she consciously chooses roles where the woman exercises complete agency.
“Being an Army kid, I have grown up with a voice. I operate like that in my personal space. I can’t be stopped from expressing my opinion. It reflects in the scripts I choose. I don’t want to do roles that have two scenes and one song. Thankfully, our generation of actors is working at a time when better parts are written [for women]. Films connect with the masses, and have potential to effect change. Thank God talks about the seven sins; it is about introspection and becoming a better person.”
The comedy reunites her with Malhotra after Aiyaary (2018) and Marjaavaan (2019). Stating that they bond over their Delhi roots, she adds, “He has had an incredible journey of making it big.”
In the last two months, Singh got a taste of both worlds — while Cuttputlli received largely negative reviews, Doctor G was celebrated for its progressive thinking. How does she process the feedback and apply it to her future work? “As an actor, I must give 200 per cent to a filmmaker’s vision and the story. If something doesn’t work, we feel bad, but we have to move on. My learning is always to find out how I can better myself. If someone says Rakul can’t act, I will take measures. I will give my all to my next [film].”
People should not look at the box office collections till we stabilize-Rakul Preet Singh
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Rakul Preet Singh feels box-office collections shouldn’t be taken into account till the industry stabilises
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; July 28, 2022)
Rakul Preet Singh is aware of how an already unpredictable business — the movies — has become even more volatile post the pandemic. No one knows the pulse of the audience, and even the makers are surprised by the rate of acceptance and rejection.
In such a scenario, how much is she focusing on the box office collections of her films? “My giving or not giving importance is not going to make a difference. The truth is, of course, everybody loves box office collections. It’s unfortunate but your work is credited a little more when the numbers are high, irrespective of the time,” says the 31-year-old.
But she maintains that if a film doesn’t work commercially today at theatres, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it was bad. “There are so many films that did well on OTT and didn’t work in theatres due to so many factors. Like, the audience doesn’t have the money to go for two films in a week. Some backlash at some point doesn’t mean the film is not good. People should not look at the box office collections till we stabilize and look at whether the film is good or bad,” says Singh, who was last seen in Runway 34.
She adds that, as an artiste, you still take away something from a film: “You do want to make money, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that you enjoyed the process, and that your performance was appreciated.”
KGF - Chapter 2, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR are the top 3 super-hit films overseas in the first half of 2022
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Box Office India Trade Network
The overseas market has seen decent results over the six month with six films doing well though no BLOCKBUSTER film. The two big South films KGF - CHAPTER 2 and RRR were split by GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI and were comfortably the top three films and SUPERHIT films
THE KASHMIR FILES was a BLOCKBUSTER in the US as it raked up a huge $4 million plus in US/Canada with most of it coming from the US and this has to be the performance of the year in any overseas market. The overseas total for THE KASHMIR FILES was $5.7 million. So a huge chunk of collections came from USA.
BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2 was the other SUPER HIT film in overseas of 2022 with almost $6 million while JUGJUGG JEEYO proved to be a HIT in overseas and should hit the $4.5 million mark by the end of its run. RUNWAY 34 did better in overseas than in India which is rare for an Ajay Devgn film but it was mainly due to Eid. The Gulf managed to put up half decent decent numbers on account of the festival.
It remains to be seen if 2022 can see a $10 million plus grosser and LAAL SINGH CHADDHA and BRAHMASTRS will be be hoping to break this barrier at the very worst.
The top ten Hindi grossers overseas in 2022 in are as follows. The numbers in brackets are INR.
1. KGF - Chapter 2 - $9,140,000 (69,46,40,000)
2. Gangubai Kathiawadi - $7,470,000 (55,27,80,000)
3. RRR - $7,250,000 (54,37,50,000)
4. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 - $5,880,000 (44,98,20,000)
5. The Kashmir Files - $5,710,000 (42,25,40,000)
6. JugJugg Jeeyo - $4,300,000 (33,75,50,000) (20 days)
7. Runway 34 - $1,900,000 (14,63,00,000)
8. Bachchhan Paandey - $1,850,000 (13,69,00,000)
9. Samrat Prithviraj - $1,200,000 (9,36,00,000)
10. Jayeshbhai Jordaar - $1,000,000 (7,60,00,000)
(Crisp) Movie Review: RUNWAY 34 by FENIL SETA
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Runway 34 has a novel premise for a Bollywood film. The track of the pilot trying to land the plane against all odds is gripping. One expects the fun to continue in the courtroom scenes as well. Sadly, here, the film goes downhill as the goings-on are boring and slow. The interrogation ought to have been tense and tight. Even the finale was okay though it was intended to be exhilarating. Certain developments are bewildering. Moreover, a few shots remind one of Denzil Washington-starrer Flight and should have been avoided. Ajay Devgn however is splendid as always. Amitabh Bachchan has a late entry but does very well, as expected. Rakul Preet Singh is a surprise and leaves a huge mark, especially in the first half. Boman Irani, Aakanksha Singh and Vijay Nikam fail to impress as their tracks are not well fleshed out. Angira Dhar is wasted. Flora Jacob (Alma Asthana) is memorable. Carry Minati plays himself. All in all, Runway 34 is an average fare and can be seen only for its nail biting first half.
My rating - ** ½ out of 5!
Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 723
10:10 AM
WILL THE EID RELEASES MANAGE TO WORK AT THE BOX OFFICE?
Since 2009, Salman Khan is known to release his films famously on Eid. Except for 2013 and 2020, there was no Salman release on the festival and this year, too, the superstar’s films couldn’t make it due to pandemic-related delays. As a result, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have taken up the coveted spot. Their films look interesting and can work though both films will also face their share of challenges.
Heropanti 2, starring Tiger Shroff, is the sequel to his debut film Heropanti, though the stories are not connected. Tara Sutaria is paired opposite him while Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the antagonist. The film looks like a slick action entertainer. Tiger has a huge fan base, especially in the mass belts. As a result, a section of the audience is sure to watch the film in theatres. Moreover, the way his Heropanti dialogue ‘Choti bachi ho kya’ has gone viral and the way Tiger Shroff has taken it sportingly aided the promotions.
However, the first trailer was universally panned. The makers released a second trailer last week, which was much better. However, the damage has been done. Hence, though Tiger Shroff’s fans would flock to see the film, the others might adopt a wait-and-watch policy. Music, by A R Rahman, hasn’t worked. A film like this ought to have one chartbuster at least. Due to these factors, the film’s opening won’t be extraordinary. Heropanti 2 is expected to open at around Rs. 10 crore.
The other release of the week is Runway 34. It stars Ajay Devgn as the lead actor and director. Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Boman Irani and Angira Dhar also feature in this film which is an aviation thriller which is based on true events. The story is intriguing. The aircraft scenes should be thrilling and then there’s also the courtroom drama element. All these factors can make for a great watch. Moreover, Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan coming together is nothing short of a treat.
On the flipside, though the plot is exciting, the first trailer got thumbs down. Many viewers couldn’t understand what the film was all about. This film, too, had a second trailer and it was better than the first but still, it was just okay. Moreover, it doesn’t look like a film for Eid. One wants to see happy and entertaining films on festivals. Runway 34 doesn’t fit the bill. Also, the theme and treatment are such that it has no chance to work in single screens. As a result, its opening will be in the range of Rs. 3.50-5 crore.
Both films will also face competition from KGF - Chapter 2. It was released two weeks back and is still going strong. Since it was released in the holy month of Ramzan, several Muslim audiences haven’t seen the film. Eid falls on Tuesday, May 2. As a result, if Heropanti 2 or Runway 34 doesn’t get enough audiences in the weekend, the exhibitors might replace its shows with that of KGF - Chapter 2. This will prove detrimental to their overall box office collections. Hence, it's crucial that Heropanti 2 and Runway 34 have to be well-made films in order to sustain.
For the first time, I was on a set with 12 cameras. Everywhere I looked, there was a camera-Aakanksha Singh
8:12 AM
Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 28, 2022)
Five years after Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), actor Aakanksha Singh is back in Bollywood with Runway 34. But, the actor considers the upcoming thriller to be her debut vehicle in the Hindi film industry. “For me, Runway 34 is a very big opportunity. I am treating it like my debut film here,” says Singh, who plays actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn’s wife in the film.
But, was she apprehensive about being labelled the hero’s wife? “No! My character is an important part of the film. She isn’t a trophy wife. She pushes him to do better when he feels low. She has her own identity,” she says.
Apart from Singh, Runway 34 has two other female actors playing pivotal parts, namely Rakul Preet Singh and Angira Dhar. And the actor dismisses talks of any kind of insecurity, saying: “Feeling insecure of other female actors won’t take me anywhere, and I have none. My job is to act and give my 200%. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them.”
So, how was it being directed by Devgn? “We all know how brilliant an actor he is. But, he is a very sound director, too. His technical brilliance speaks for itself. He’s a man of few words. But when it comes to a scene, he knows what he wants and he conveys that to his actors with a lot of clarity,” shares the 31-year-old.
Besides sharing screen space with Devgn, prepping and shooting also made Runway 34 an interesting experience. “For the first time, I was on a set with 12 cameras. Everywhere I looked, there was a camera (laughs). It also feels special that the film’s muhurat shot began with me and the last shot ended with me,” Singh says with a smile.
I’d get goosebumps watching Amitabh Bachchan sir deliver monologues for Runway 34-Angira Dhar
8:15 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; April 27, 2022)
After making her presence felt in the OTT space, Commando 3 actress Angira Dhar is now looking forward to the release of Runway 34,which stars Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan. The film has also been directed and produced by Ajay. According to the actress, working in the film has been a great learning experience, as she got the opportunity to share screen space with megastars like Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and the versatile Boman Irani.
She says, “Imagine being part of a film, which features the crème-de-la-crème of Bollywood. It is difficult to stand in the same frame as Mr Bachchan and there are no two ways about it (smiles). He is a great artiste. I would get goosebumps while watching Bachchan sir deliver his monologues. It is so amazing to know that even though he has been in the business for so long, whatever project he lays his hands on, he does it with such great passion.”
She adds that actor-director Ajay Devgn was careful to build an atmosphere of comfort for the newer talents on the set as well. “Ajay sir made sure that all his actors felt at home. He was very mindful that there are newer actors with him in the film. There is a reason why these people are superstars. On top of being great actors, they are great human beings as well. That’s how they build their team and relationships and that is what helps resonate with the audience,” she says.
Angira, who plays Radhika Roy, a defense lawyer in Runway 34, has also dabbled in direction and writing. And she acknowledges that this multifaceted skill has helped her garner a sound understanding of the extensive filmmaking process.
She says, “I used to work as an assistant director in ad films. I feel that actors who are technically sound are easier to work with and make the process even more fun. Acting is a cerebral profession, which requires your body, mind, and heart to be aligned, and having experience in different filmmaking departments aids a lot in that alignment. In fact, one of my biggest takeaways from this film was seeing Ajay Devgn in action both as an actor and a director, and knowing how technically strong an actor can be as a director, too.”
The actress, who has seen success on OTT (with Bang Baaja Baaraat) and the big screen with (Commando 3), has bigger plans — of turning director someday. Angira, who is married to actor-filmmaker Anand Tiwari, says, “I think more like a director because I have that background. I would like to write and direct something of my own definitely. It is very inspiring to see a star like Ajay sir doing what he wants to do — whether it is acting, directing or producing. To be able to have the power, and to do it with such flair… it’s fascinating!”
It is very pleasant to watch an actor like Ajay Devgn grow to become a skilled director-Boman Irani
8:21 AM
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; April 26, 2022)
“If a role is not challenging, it’s no fun, so I believe in making it challenging,” says Boman Irani, who has always stood out in the variety of roles he has played over the years.
In the past few years though, the senior actor has slowed down. This, he admits, was a conscious decision because he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren.
Boman says, “I used to work 365 days a year and was part of several interesting films. But when my grandchildren were born, I realised that I needed to pull my leg off the accelerator and focus on them. I decided to do fewer films and be around my grandkids. Children grow up so quickly and had I continued shooting at my earlier pace, I would have lost the opportunity to be around them. So, I decided to go a little slow.”
Boman says, “Now, however, I am back in action in Runway 34 with Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan. I have two-three more films lined up this year.”
The film, which has been directed and produced by Ajay Devgn, and also has him playing one of the lead parts, is a drama-mystery based on a real-life incident in the aviation industry.
Sharing his experience of working with the actor filmmaker, Boman says, “It is very pleasant to watch an actor grow to become a skilled director. Ajay is a superb director and very technically sound. He knows the best camera angles and has shot the film beautifully. It was a delight to see him act and direct the film. It is an interesting subject and my role was challenging. I enjoy roles that are demanding and give me the satisfaction of a job well done.”
While he doesn’t share a lot of scenes in Runway 34 with Bachchan Sr, Irani says that it was a delight to observe the legendary actor on the sets. He says, “I’ve done five films with Amitabh Bachchan over the years and it has always been an enriching experience. There are a few courtroom scenes in the film where I am seated in the audience and watch him in action. He is a powerhouse performer and you realise this not only when he performs, but also when he is prepping for his scenes. The way he starts working on his dialogues and scenes and then goes on to shoot them is such a great learning experience.”
Recent years have witnessed a number of films emerging as pan-India hits and the rise of alternate platforms has only widened the opportunities for actors and filmmakers, he says. Talking about the digital medium, he shares, “If there is interesting work happening in the OTT space then that has happened because many makers from films have moved to other platforms and made interesting films or shows. I don’t think there is any competition between theatres and digital platforms or that filmmakers need to up their game. In fact, I feel OTT has resulted in more opportunities and redefined viewership patterns. Films and other mediums will thrive together because the same actors and makers are exploring different platforms.”
The actor, who is also a passionate photographer, plans to direct a film soon. He says, “I have been working on my script for the last one year. It is almost ready and if things fall into place, I will start my directorial venture soon.”
Our equation is such that I can tell Amitabh Bachchan anything that I want to and he doesn’t mind it-Ajay Devgn
8:31 AM
Ajay Devgn explains why his directorial outings are far and few
Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 25, 2022)
Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn’s Runway 34 marks his third directorial venture after U Me Aur Hum (2008) and Shivaay (2016). Though he has been acting in films quite frequently, his directorial outings have been far and few. He attributes the long gaps to being extremely selective about them. “I always try to direct films that aren’t easy to make, technically, be it Shivaay or Runway 34. I like movies that challenge me during the making. If there’s a story that inspires me so much that I feel like telling it myself, I direct it. Otherwise, there’s no point,” he says.
Going forward, Devgn wants to try his hand at different subjects. “I would like to try different things and someday, direct a very small film, too. I think ‘Ajay Devgn’ doesn’t only mean big films,” he explains.
Besides being his directorial, Runway 34 also sees Devgn play the lead, Captain Vikrant Khanna, in it. Quiz him if the director and actor in him ever came in conflict while filming, and the 53-year-old says, “It happened very rarely. As an actor, I grasp a character depending on what I am thinking as a director. So, it organically works in favour for the actor in me, too.”
What makes the thriller even more special for him is that he got a chance to direct actor Amitabh Bachchan in it. But the latter’s stature or stardom never came in the way of directing him or giving him inputs, reveals Devgn. “I’ve known him ever since I was a child. We have worked together on many films and we share a great rapport. Our equation is such that I can tell him anything that I want to and he doesn’t mind it. We are very comfortable with each other,” ends Devgn.
We need to do more multi-star cast films with people from across film industries. That is the way to go-Ajay Devgn
8:30 AM
Madhureeta Mukherjee (BOMBAY TIMES; April 25, 2022)
He made a smooth landing as an action star 31 years ago. Ever since, Ajay Devgn has steered his career in different directions — exploring genres, new territories, a range of roles, and basically, chalking his own flight path. The actor, with a vision and talent that gives him wings to fly, is all set for the release ofhis next, Runway 34, this week. The film, where he will be seen as a pilot, is also produced and directed by him. Ajay talks to us about the changing times in cinema and how we need to step up, rethink and even re-route our plans if that’s what it takes to move ahead. Sit back and read on…
In recent times, we have seen you portray real-life characters with a lot of conviction and finesse. When it comes to such parts, you can only take a certain amount of creative liberty, as you can’t really create your own world, but instead inhabit the one that has existed. Would you say that it’s far more challenging, and it comes with a degree of risk?
Yes, there are lines drawn and it is challenging. For instance, in a film like Runway 34, I know that I can’t break into a song any time I like. The challenge is good in a way because you know that you can’t miss a beat. You are stuck in a line and you have to follow that and be as creative as possible within that space. Yes, there is a risk and we have to get it right as there is a lot of dignity attached to such characters. Runway 34 is inspired by true events, but of course, it is dramatized for the movie. It was an incident that happened in 2015, we followed the basics, but didn’t get into the backstory of the characters, we created our own. When you have a great story to tell, you just go ahead with it.
Sometimes, facts are stranger than fiction, and suddenly, you read and hear about something and realise that we couldn’t have thought of something like this in the purely fiction space, so that makes it very interesting.
In the past, you have spoken about how you don’t delve too deep into a role as a part of prep, instead, you try to get the feel of the character and just dive in. Has that trait in you changed, especially given that you have been bringing real-life characters (like Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Bhuj: The Pride Of India) alive on screen?
That has not changed really. Maybe my concentration has increased, but my prep time is the same. I think about the character, feel it and then it all comes automatically. That is the process I have always followed. I know that there is another way of doing this, some people get into method acting, and there is nothing wrong with that. To each his own. I prefer this process as I like being spontaneous. If I get into a certain method and rehearse a part too much, I believe I will lose my spontaneity. It will start seeming fake to me, and I will stop feeling. I don’t want that to happen.
After U Me Aur Hum and Shivaay, this is the third venture that will see you as a director, actor and producer. When you switch between these extremely demanding roles and responsibilities, what mind space are you in? Does it totally consume you?
I have a great team, and also, I am never a producer on the set. I just shoot my film the way I have planned it. On the set of this film, I was more of a director than an actor. As an actor, too, I was clear about what I am going to do. If you have clarity on what you want to achieve every day at work, then it’s all about the hard work that happens on set, even when you are playing these multiple roles.
You have worked with Amitabh Bachchan previously on various projects as a co-actor, but what was it like to give him commands like ‘action’ and ‘cut’? Is there anything new that you learnt about him as a director on this project?
We share a great rapport, and he’s always an inspiration. When he is on set, he does not move from his mark. Even when I would tell him that I needed half an hour for lighting, and that he could go back to his van, he would say, “No, I will sit here.” He would sit on his mark, keep rehearsing and stay in character. If he is supposed to start shooting at 11 am, he is on set at 9 am, and then there is panic amongst the crew. The kind of effort he puts in is outstanding. At his age, he has health issues, but when he walks on set, he is younger than you, quicker than you and is completely prepared, even if he has 20 pages of lines. He inspires you to direct him. It’s like the frame changes when he comes in front of the camera. He never questions you as the director and if you have imagined something, the result is far better than you expected.
Talking about your recent films, we saw you in Gangubai Kathiawadi, in a brief but extremely impactful role. In RRR, too, you had a cameo, but even S S Rajamouli stressed during interviews that your character was as important as the leading parts…
(Cuts in…) Thinking about the length of your character in a film is an outdated thought now. You need to come in and make an impact, that’s all. That’s what happens in Hollywood. It’s changing here, too, and I think people will start doing that more.
Do you see superstars in Bollywood teaming up for films like we have seen in the past?
It should happen (smiles).
You have collaborated with filmmakers from the South. Lately, there have been in-depth discussions on how South cinema is doing phenomenally well and how Bollywood needs to up its game. Your thoughts?
It boils down to the numbers. And the numbers in the south are really huge. If you were to analyse it — look at the number of theatres across north centres as compared to the South markets. Their reach (South) is a lot more. We know of probably four films from the South which have worked, but there are several that have also not done as well. What also works for them is that they manage to promote their films better as there is a lot of unity there, and unity in every way. Even the stars there are unified, from what I have seen as an outsider and my interactions with them. They are united, and they work as one force, not for a particular film, but for the industry.
There is also a lot of talk about how we (as in India) need to project ourselves as one big film industry…
I agree, we should do that. It should be the Indian film industry and not Bollywood, Tollywood, etc.
To achieve that, what needs to change?
We need to be more open-minded and break the divide between South and North, and start working together. We need to do more multi-star cast films with people from across film industries. That is the way to go.
In the thick of the pandemic, there was a cloud of doubt amongst many about whether theatres will be able to get back on their feet again? Did you ever have such fears?
Never! I know that OTT is here to stay, but the theatrical experience is something else, and that cannot change. The difference is that today your film has to be a theatrical experience like Runway 34 is. There are some films that are good stories, and you might prefer to watch them on OTT. So, to draw audiences to the theatres, you have to start making films which will be a theatrical experience for them. That is what has changed today.
Do you think that the rise of OTT has changed the dynamics of stardom and the way it has been perceived for ages? And also eased the pressure off actors who are constantly expected to deliver at the box office?
The pressure has not eased. Look, it was never about getting work because if your films worked or didn’t, there was always some work. It’s about how you maintain your quality, and that pressure will always be there. With OTT coming in, that pressure has gone up as we have a new generation of great actors who have come in. And it’s not about competing with them or about stardom, but when you see them perform so well, you feel the need to pull up your socks. So that’s a good thing. If we step up, we will move with the times, else we will become redundant. If we sit back and say, ‘I know how to do this and I know everything’, then we can’t move ahead. You have to see how the newer actors are performing, and they come really, really well-prepared. We were not so prepared when we came into the industry. Today, the mindset has changed, and this generation is far more evolved. What we were thinking at 18, they are thinking at 10. The sensibilities have changed, and the audience has so much more exposure to international content now, so you can’t mess up with the quality of your content.
I was in a wheelchair; Ajay Devgn would personally help me get to the spot where we were shooting-Aakanksha Singh
8:15 AM
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; April 24, 2022)
Being a part of Runway 34 gave Aakanksha Singh an opportunity to not only share screen space with Ajay Devgn, but it also gave her a chance to be directed by him. The actress, who has been working in films down south, after making her debut with Badrinath Ki Dulhania, was mighty impressed with Ajay, the director as well. Inspired by true incidents, Runway 34 revolves around Captain Vikrant Khanna, played by Ajay, whose flight takes a mysterious course after take-off from an international destination. The film also features Rakul Preet Singh and Amitabh Bachchan.
Aakanksha, who plays Ajay’s wife in the film, says, “We all know the kind of an actor he is. It is beautiful to see him emote as he is a very unique performer. His acting style is subtle, but the power with which he says his dialogues leaves you amazed. He speaks with his eyes. His skills as a director took me by surprise. You cannot compare the technical brilliance he brings on the sets. I have never shot with 12 cameras in my life, which I did for this film. It was a different experience altogether. It saved us actors a lot of time and also cut down on the production costs. I really enjoyed being directed by him.”
The actress was also thankful to the Singham actor for ensuring that she was well looked after when she injured her foot during the shoot. “I was in a wheelchair as I couldn’t move. He saw to it that I always had help on hand to move around, especially during shots. Also, at times he would personally help me get to the spot where we were shooting. These are certainly some memories to cherish from the sets of Runway 34.”
The pilot’s uniform has more glamour associated with it. But along with the glamour comes huge responsibility-Ajay Devgn
8:39 AM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (April 23, 2022)
Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn has always slayed it when it comes to playing a man in a uniform. Be it his avatar as the cop in Gangaajal (2003) or the famous cop in Singham (2011) and Singham Returns (2014), Devgn is known as the actor to have worn the khaki for the most number of times for a film. In his latest outing Runway 34, Devgn plays a man in a uniform, again. But this time around, he’s a suave pilot, Captain Vikrant Khanna, looking sharp in the pilot’s white and blue attire.
When asked if he ever feels the pressure while wearing uniforms, he says, “I have always been drawn to men in uniform. Be it my cop avatar in Gangaajal or the iconic Singham — uniforms have a special significance. Of course, the pilot’s uniform has more glamour associated with it. But believe me, along with the glamour comes huge responsibility.”
He adds, “A pilot is actually a demigod for the passengers who repose blind faith in them while they fly. I was fully aware of what this uniform brings with it. Neither (actor) Rakul Preet Singh (who plays his co-pilot) nor I took the uniform lightly.”
Talking about his prep, he says, “We trained for [many] days before shooting to get into the [skin of the] character. There was a real pilot on set to coach us. We familiarised ourselves with the cockpit and learnt the use of the numerous buttons on the panel. It was a mini-coaching class. We also got lessons from the ATC (air traffic control). Runway 34 is a film based on true incidents and we needed to keep the authenticity [intact].”
Inspired by true events, Runway 34 features an interesting star cast that includes actors Amitabh Bachchan, Devgn, Singh, Boman Irani, Aakanksha Singh and Angira Dhar.
Produced and directed by Ajay Devgn, Runway 34 is all set to release around Eid, on April 29.
I reminded Allu Arjun that he had told me during Sarrainodu that he wants to put Telugu cinema on world map-Rakul Preet Singh
8:27 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; April 23, 2022)
After a two year lull due to the pandemic, life is more than looking up for Rakul Preet Singh — be it with a string of films set to release in theatre this year or matters of the heart. In a conversation with Bombay Times, the actress opens up about the many exciting experiences she’s been through recently, like reuniting with Ajay Devgn after De De Pyaar De (2019) for Runway 34, which is also being directed and produced by the actor and headlining interesting projects featuring her in diverse characters. Excerpts…
Runway 34 is your second film hitting the big screen within a month. Isn’t that really exciting after a lull for over two years?
It’s a great relief to be back in the theatre… I’ve been missing it a lot. There have been times when the wait seemed too long, but now I am very excited because of the films that have been lined up for release this year. My role in each of these films is distinct, and they are all theatrical experiences.
So, the wait has worked in your favour. You have always emphasized the desire to play diverse characters from the beginning of your career. Do you see that happening now?
Well, if you ask me what excites me to go to the set, then this is precisely the reason — doing something different as an actor every day! If I am stepping into the shoes of a character I’ve never played before, then the amount of work it requires from me gives me an adrenaline rush. Besides, I am an actor, my job is not to just play myself in every film. Having said that, I would like to add that I want to do commercial films as well — the naach-gaana type. A movie like De De Pyaar De (DDPD) had immense scope to perform. I believe I can attain that kind of diversity; I hope the makers see that, too. I have been lucky with scripts that have come to me so far — right from DDPD, Sardar Ka Grandson to Attack and Runway 34. Fortunately, the films releasing this year will give a glimpse into the diversity that I have explored. I hope they will change the kind of scripts that come my way, and I am hungry for that.
You had said that when a movie releases in a theatre, it gives an actor a reality check. Do you worry about the box-office figures?
I would be lying if I say that I don’t. Like it or not, the box-office numbers define the success of a film. Personally, success, for me, is standing by a good project. However, your position in the market changes with the box-office numbers a film rakes in, even if your role is inconsequential. Sometimes, an actor may have delivered a great performance in a smaller film, but people don’t know about it because that project is not a box-office success. The influx of digital has changed that — the films and performances get appreciated, irrespective of the scale or lack of box-office numbers. There has to be a balance between the two, so don’t decide the fate of everyone associated with a film on the basis of the box-office numbers. It shouldn’t take away from the efforts put in by the director and the actors. We have been through challenging times in the past two years, and the need of the hour is to come together to support every film.
You are reuniting with your De De Pyaar De hero Ajay Devgn in Runway 34, and this time around, he is also directing the film. How was the experience?
It’s been an amazing experience. I have always heard that Ajay sir is one of the most technically-aware actors. Being directed by him was a novel experience. Runway 34 is not an easy film. He is producing, directing and acting in it… I don’t know how he dons multiple hats at a time. It’s difficult to shoot on a plane and capture that kind of turbulence and emotions. He had seven cameras in the cockpit to avoid missing out on any expression and used a real simulator cockpit. It was a completely new experience for me to see someone directing a difficult film and acting in it. The space I worked in with Ajay sir earlier was a slice of-life film, but Runway 34 is a serious and hard-hitting one, so the temperament was very different on the set.
So, who do you like more — Ajay the actor or Ajay the director?
Why do I have to choose? (laughs!). On a serious note, Ajay sir knows exactly what he wants. He is extremely aware, focused and there is so much to learn from him. He has been in the industry for so many years, so it’s amazing to learn the craft from his understanding of it.
You have struck a fine balance between Bollywood and South cinema. Earlier, the popular opinion was that Bollywood was the ultimate destination for every actor, but the scenario has changed today. How does it feel to see the regional cinema flourish and prosper today?
It’s great. I began my journey there and owe my learning and growth to Southern cinema. I also get my punctuality from there (smiles!). The amount of love I got from the industry and people is irreplaceable and to see that cinema flourish makes my heart happy. When I was shooting with Bunny (Allu Arjun) for Sarrainodu (2016), he said that he wanted to put Telugu cinema on the world map. So, when Pushpa released, I called him and reminded him of that. It’s heartening to see them do so well. Ultimately, that’s how it should be. The language should not be a deterrent or the deciding factor. Imagine the kind of varied content these industries can produce as one unit. Only we can do it because we are such a diverse country.
You have spoken about the importance of the three F’s — films, fitness and food in your life, now there is an ‘L’ as well (she is dating actor producer Jackky Bhagnani).In fact, in an interview, you had mentioned that you wanted to date a guy who was taller than you, and you should be able to look up to him even when you are wearing heels…
And that happened (laughs!). I think I send my message out to the universe. Love is important in everyone’s life. Having a partner is as normal as having friends and family. It’s a happy space to be in. Why does any relationship have to be baggage? No relationship, whether it is your partner, friends or parents, should give you stress in life. If it’s stressful, then it’s not needed.
I prefer helming films that are not easy to make-Ajay Devgn
8:41 AM
From creating a claustrophobic 6x6 cockpit for key scenes to directing Bachchan, Ajay Devgn discusses taking on double duty for Runway 34
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; April 21, 2022)
For someone who initially aspired to be a director until fate took him down a different road, Ajay Devgn doesn’t take his place behind the camera as frequently as he would like. But when the material of Runway 34 was being developed, the actor instinctively knew he wanted to helm it as well. “When flights [encounter] turbulence, the drama of what the pilots go through is interesting. When I started working on the script, the drama came out effectively,” says Devgn.
The aviation thriller sees him as a pilot who is being investigated after his flight has a close shave. “My character is grey; he is intelligent, but does things his way. Initially, you feel he has done everything wrong, owing to his arrogance. But slowly, things start unfolding.”
Devgn’s third directorial venture also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh. Directing Bachchan is every filmmaker’s dream. Having shared screen space with the megastar in several movies, did Devgn wonder about directing him some day? “I can’t go to him with a movie, saying, ‘Sir, mere liye yeh role kar lijiye’. He is a legend. So, you have to give him a character that justifies his stature. Considering the character in Runway 34, and the conflicts between our parts, I could not see anyone else in that role. I would have been lost if he hadn’t said yes to the film.”
Every movie is a learning experience. When asked about the lessons he applied from his previous directorial ventures, U Me Aur Hum (2008) and Shivaay (2016), the actor-director says, “The first two films were more personal. U Me Aur Hum was about a husband-wife [relationship], while Shivaay was about a father-daughter bond. Runway 34 is based on a true incident. I prefer helming films that are not easy to make. It’s not easy to shoot in a cockpit. We created a 6x6 cockpit for key scenes. I didn’t want a bigger space as it would look fake. I wanted the claustrophobia to come across on screen. Filming in such a tight space, and yet retaining the thrill was challenging.”
Even as he counts the days to the Eid release, Devgn has begun work on his next directorial offering. “I’m working on a script. [It may roll] next year, or the year after. It will be an action-drama.”
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