Showing posts with label Zee Classic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zee Classic. Show all posts
Arjun Kapoor gets into (Zee) Classic mode
8:25 AM
The actor will be the face of a campaign which will promote old films on a TV channel
Upala KBR (DNA; September 17, 2016)
In a novel initiative, a channel has roped in a star
to promote its new time-band. Zee Classic is introducing the Strategic
Time Table called Aaj Ka Classic which will dedicate a timeslot to each
decade of Indian Bollywood cinema for ’60s, ’70s, ’80s & ’90s.
Arjun Kapoor will be the face of the campaign. Here he talks about his
love for cinema of the bygone eras.
Becoming the face of a TV campaign
I was intrigued and excited when Zee Classic approached me for their campaign. I think I am the perfect fit for it. I have grown up eating, breathing and living films. That’s from an emotional point of view. From a practical side, I felt that being a young actor I will be able to bridge the gap between our generation and the yesteryears of cinema. The audience of the ’50s and ’80s would relate to it but the current youth may not be as aware. I love to do anything with cinema per se and as the channel will show Hindi movies from all the eras, I am sure every generation will need a connect and I can be that connect. I will be sharing my views and creating a connect through social media too.
Serial watcher
I am a binge watcher where television shows are concerned and I love watching all kinds. I save and hoard up episodes and watch all in one binge when I am not working. Right now, I am watching The Night Of at one go. While I love watching comedies like The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family, I also like crime drama and political thrillers like House Of Cards and Narcos.
My favourite Hindi classics
My favourite films are too many, but the era I love a lot is the ’80s when Subhash Ghai ruled cinema with movies like Meri Jung. I love the ’90s too like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Ram Gopal Varma’s films and Dil Chahta Hai. But the era that wins hands down is the ’70s when Amitji’s (Bachchan) films ruled the roost. Deewar, Sholay, Kala Paththar, Abhimaan... But I also loved the iconic Ram Aur Shyam, Mughal-E-Azam, Padosan, Sangam, Andaz, Awara, Shree 420, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro... There were so many great films... Too many to name!
People will get to experience the soul of Indian cinema-Irrfan Khan
8:06 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (July 16, 2016)
Starting tonight, Zee
Classic presents India's Finest Films - a show that features masterpieces
of parallel cinema. Viewers will get to watch Mira Nair's debut film
Salaam Bombay! -the second Indian movie nominated for the best foreign
film at the Oscars. Starring acclaimed actors like Nana Patekar and
Raghubir Yadav, it also featured Irrfan, who forayed into cinema with a
cameo in it. The actor chats with us about the show:
Mira Nair said that she is proud of discovering you. Comment.
Mira discovered me even before I graduated from National School of Drama. She offered me the main role in Salaam Bombay! But then, destiny had its own plans. I didn't end up doing the main role. To compensate, Mira gave me the role of a letter writer. When she offered me The Namesake, she said, 'Tera karz tha mujh par, aaj main woh chuka rahi hoon'.
What inspired you to take up acting?
I came across films where actors like Naseeruddin Shah were involved in what was termed as 'parallel cinema'. They were experiencing something beyond their personalities and comfort zones. It was so fascinating and I wanted to do that.
From a struggler to an acclaimed actor, what are the changes that you have seen?
A person becomes an actor to carve a niche and create a world where he can tell his stories. I am happy I have been able to do that. Movies like Salaam Bombay!, Ek Doctor Ki Maut, Qissa and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) titles need to be showcased to TV audiences. This initiative by Zee Classic is one to look forward to.
What are your views about the show?
I remember when a certain genre of movies were made by the NFDC. Movies like Salaam Bombay! and other great titles define how the cinema of the 60s, 70s and 80s emerged. Hopefully, with these films coming on television now, people will experience the heart and soul of Indian cinema.
India's Finest Films airs every Saturday at 10 pm only on Zee Classic. It premieres tonight with `Salaam Bombay!'
Mira Nair said that she is proud of discovering you. Comment.
Mira discovered me even before I graduated from National School of Drama. She offered me the main role in Salaam Bombay! But then, destiny had its own plans. I didn't end up doing the main role. To compensate, Mira gave me the role of a letter writer. When she offered me The Namesake, she said, 'Tera karz tha mujh par, aaj main woh chuka rahi hoon'.
What inspired you to take up acting?
I came across films where actors like Naseeruddin Shah were involved in what was termed as 'parallel cinema'. They were experiencing something beyond their personalities and comfort zones. It was so fascinating and I wanted to do that.
From a struggler to an acclaimed actor, what are the changes that you have seen?
A person becomes an actor to carve a niche and create a world where he can tell his stories. I am happy I have been able to do that. Movies like Salaam Bombay!, Ek Doctor Ki Maut, Qissa and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) titles need to be showcased to TV audiences. This initiative by Zee Classic is one to look forward to.
What are your views about the show?
I remember when a certain genre of movies were made by the NFDC. Movies like Salaam Bombay! and other great titles define how the cinema of the 60s, 70s and 80s emerged. Hopefully, with these films coming on television now, people will experience the heart and soul of Indian cinema.
India's Finest Films airs every Saturday at 10 pm only on Zee Classic. It premieres tonight with `Salaam Bombay!'
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