Post by nisa on May 16, 2008 6:08:39 GMT 12
Were there any typical tantrums when you and Ajay worked together in U Me aur Hum?
There were no typical tantrums because we have done movies together as well, before, I mean we are both professionals, even we have tantrums but we are too professional to show in films.
What were your contributions to the script of U Me aur Hum?
I don't think that you can say that I have helped him with the script, because I don't think I have made anything much, but Ajay kept telling us, we were all used as sounding boards, so if sounding boards are hit in the script, then maybe yes…….
What is your secret to a successful marriage?
My love for him is much stronger than it was at first, and hopefully it shall continue, as far as keeping the sparks going, you have to work on it each and every day and every day you think of something new and you don't make compromise or work on it in different ways, everyday bring something new what you can do.
What was your reaction when you heard that you had bagged the lead role in U Me aur Hum? What would have been your reaction if you weren't the leading lady in the film?
I was very happy to be the lead actress in the film, as far not being the lead actress is concerned, I am not really concerned, it was a good role, I don't have any issues if our production would have some other heroine doing the role.
Is the story of U Me aur Hum autobiographical?
The entire story is fictional and no part of it is based on our real life at all.
There is news of you and Shah Rukh working together in the future. Is this true?
Well, Shahrukh is a good friend of mine, as far as his film is concerned, we are still in talks, so lets hope it plans out
You have achieved so much, do you still have the same appetite for acting?
I have achieved a lot but I never did had that appetite as you put it for acting because I was never ambitious. I never got into it and gave up everything else and I always had a life beyond that
Your arguably the most popular actress in Bollywood, yet you do very few films why is that?
Because of the fact as I had said, I do have a life and I love my life the way it is right now, I have a baby I have a husband, I have so many people around me and I have a lot to do in my life as well ‘beyond work', as far as work is concerned I wanted to work that I will love and enjoy for every one of the 300 days that I am going to be committed it so yes, I was picky before and I have just become super picky now.
How do you select your films?
I select my film on the basis of script, firstly and fore mostly and secondly the director and producer of course, everything has to go together, you can't have a great script and not a great director or the great producer, so I think everything has to come together in the right way.
What attracted you to U, Me Aur Hum?
Initially it was my director but afterwards it was the script, I was completely bold over, I loved the script, I think, I know if I have been offered the script anywhere else, I definitely would have done it hands down.
Can you tell us about the character you play and the story?
Yes, it is a love story. Its about 2 people and its about making things work out for you and its about the problem never being bigger than the man as they said in the film and I am sure it is going to be a good film
Who will the film appeal to?
The film will appeal to anybody who has ever felt love, doesn't have any particular age bracket in mind or even for that matter, any particular kind of audience, it will just appeal to anybody who can feel love can watch the film
What was Ajay like as a director?
He was a superb director, he was a one of the unique directors who actually knows what he wants, but most importantly he knew not only what he wanted from me, whether it was a technician, whether it was an actor or even the light man, everybody. Ajay knew exactly what he wanted from everybody and that made life easier and pleasant for everybody
Do you have a favourite song in the film?
Well, am not suppose to like just one song since I am also the producer of the film but, my favourite song from the film is "U Me Aur Hum"the unplugged version which is sung by Vishal Bhardwaj.
How does Ajay compare to other leading men you have worked with?
Well I married him didn't I well that should something about my opinion of him, but I think most of the people, I have worked with, touch wood have been really really good to me, I have got along with all the heroes I have worked with, so I have got along with them very well and they all have been very professional, very sweet very sweet to me, I must say that.
As an actor he seems intense, is he?
Yes he is, its not acting
How much time did you daughter spend on the set and was she aware of what was going on?
She was aware of it as much as a four year old can be aware of it, but I don't she spent a lot of time on the set as we tried to keep her away from the set as much as we could.
How much as being a mother changed you?
A lot, being a mother has really really changed me because I feel that some way I am a better person and some way I am a worst person, but it has definitely changed me, I mean I tolerant about some things like babies crying on flight, but much more intolerant about work, so I think it's kind of a balance on both sides.
Can yourself following in Ajay¹s footsteps and directing?
Never, I would never direct a film, sorry, I hate to say the word but never, but I really really don't think so.
You have an amazing record at the box office, does that ever put pressure on you?
Never, I don't take that kind of pressure on my head, I never have or I will ever.
Will we have to wait a very long time before you act in another film or are there projects in the pipeline?
I don't know really, depends, as I just mentioned that I am even more super picky and choosy about films, let me see as I am talking to a lot of people, let's see how things work out.
What is your idea of happiness?
My idea of happiness is …….My motto for my life seems to be that no news is good news, I really like it when my life is peaceful and content and like nothing happening.
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There were no typical tantrums because we have done movies together as well, before, I mean we are both professionals, even we have tantrums but we are too professional to show in films.
What were your contributions to the script of U Me aur Hum?
I don't think that you can say that I have helped him with the script, because I don't think I have made anything much, but Ajay kept telling us, we were all used as sounding boards, so if sounding boards are hit in the script, then maybe yes…….
What is your secret to a successful marriage?
My love for him is much stronger than it was at first, and hopefully it shall continue, as far as keeping the sparks going, you have to work on it each and every day and every day you think of something new and you don't make compromise or work on it in different ways, everyday bring something new what you can do.
What was your reaction when you heard that you had bagged the lead role in U Me aur Hum? What would have been your reaction if you weren't the leading lady in the film?
I was very happy to be the lead actress in the film, as far not being the lead actress is concerned, I am not really concerned, it was a good role, I don't have any issues if our production would have some other heroine doing the role.
Is the story of U Me aur Hum autobiographical?
The entire story is fictional and no part of it is based on our real life at all.
There is news of you and Shah Rukh working together in the future. Is this true?
Well, Shahrukh is a good friend of mine, as far as his film is concerned, we are still in talks, so lets hope it plans out
You have achieved so much, do you still have the same appetite for acting?
I have achieved a lot but I never did had that appetite as you put it for acting because I was never ambitious. I never got into it and gave up everything else and I always had a life beyond that
Your arguably the most popular actress in Bollywood, yet you do very few films why is that?
Because of the fact as I had said, I do have a life and I love my life the way it is right now, I have a baby I have a husband, I have so many people around me and I have a lot to do in my life as well ‘beyond work', as far as work is concerned I wanted to work that I will love and enjoy for every one of the 300 days that I am going to be committed it so yes, I was picky before and I have just become super picky now.
How do you select your films?
I select my film on the basis of script, firstly and fore mostly and secondly the director and producer of course, everything has to go together, you can't have a great script and not a great director or the great producer, so I think everything has to come together in the right way.
What attracted you to U, Me Aur Hum?
Initially it was my director but afterwards it was the script, I was completely bold over, I loved the script, I think, I know if I have been offered the script anywhere else, I definitely would have done it hands down.
Can you tell us about the character you play and the story?
Yes, it is a love story. Its about 2 people and its about making things work out for you and its about the problem never being bigger than the man as they said in the film and I am sure it is going to be a good film
Who will the film appeal to?
The film will appeal to anybody who has ever felt love, doesn't have any particular age bracket in mind or even for that matter, any particular kind of audience, it will just appeal to anybody who can feel love can watch the film
What was Ajay like as a director?
He was a superb director, he was a one of the unique directors who actually knows what he wants, but most importantly he knew not only what he wanted from me, whether it was a technician, whether it was an actor or even the light man, everybody. Ajay knew exactly what he wanted from everybody and that made life easier and pleasant for everybody
Do you have a favourite song in the film?
Well, am not suppose to like just one song since I am also the producer of the film but, my favourite song from the film is "U Me Aur Hum"the unplugged version which is sung by Vishal Bhardwaj.
How does Ajay compare to other leading men you have worked with?
Well I married him didn't I well that should something about my opinion of him, but I think most of the people, I have worked with, touch wood have been really really good to me, I have got along with all the heroes I have worked with, so I have got along with them very well and they all have been very professional, very sweet very sweet to me, I must say that.
As an actor he seems intense, is he?
Yes he is, its not acting
How much time did you daughter spend on the set and was she aware of what was going on?
She was aware of it as much as a four year old can be aware of it, but I don't she spent a lot of time on the set as we tried to keep her away from the set as much as we could.
How much as being a mother changed you?
A lot, being a mother has really really changed me because I feel that some way I am a better person and some way I am a worst person, but it has definitely changed me, I mean I tolerant about some things like babies crying on flight, but much more intolerant about work, so I think it's kind of a balance on both sides.
Can yourself following in Ajay¹s footsteps and directing?
Never, I would never direct a film, sorry, I hate to say the word but never, but I really really don't think so.
You have an amazing record at the box office, does that ever put pressure on you?
Never, I don't take that kind of pressure on my head, I never have or I will ever.
Will we have to wait a very long time before you act in another film or are there projects in the pipeline?
I don't know really, depends, as I just mentioned that I am even more super picky and choosy about films, let me see as I am talking to a lot of people, let's see how things work out.
What is your idea of happiness?
My idea of happiness is …….My motto for my life seems to be that no news is good news, I really like it when my life is peaceful and content and like nothing happening.
www.movietalkies.com/interviews/view-interview.asp?InterviewId=199