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"The kind of personality I have, if I am there in a lead role, a film cannot be 100% mainstream" Aditya Srivastava
By Joginder Tuteja, December 8, 2006 - 06:51 IST
In an age of popular films coming week after week and breaking the record of the last blockbuster in the way, there comes a small film like Dil Se Pooch,Kidhar Jaana Hai that takes an offbeat approach and narrates the tale of a couple that got separated post infamous Mumbai riots and met again in diverse circumstances. We get into an exclusive conversation with the male lead of the film, Aditya Srivastava, who has shown his mettle as a character actor in films like Bandit Queen, Dil Se, Satya, Ek Haseena Thi,Matrubhoomi and Dansh in the past.
You seemed to have a great start with films like Bandit Queen [1996], Dil Se [1998] and Satya [1998]. Why have you been not so high profile on the big screen even after being there for more than a decade?
Well, I mainly look for interesting roles and interesting scripts. This is why I was there in films like Ek Haseena Thi,Deewar and most recently Dansh but then yes, they have been far and few. A lot of my time goes in my serial CID on television and hence until and unless I get to play a very special character, I do not really crave to be there on the big screen.
So is your character that special in Dil Se Pooch & Kidhar Jaana Hai?
Yes, thats true. The film has a backdrop of Mumbai riots and revolves around the characters played by me and Vani Tripathi. Both of us play husband and wife who get separated after the riots. What happens when we meet after years forms the crux of the situation. The irony is that while I am a cop, my wife is now a prostitute. How both of us decide to be together while being scared about the society and the fight that begins henceforth is the underlining drama in the film.
Sounds rather interesting.
Yes, it is! Because while so many stories are told about people who died or got injured in the riots, there are so many terrible stories about people who were indirectly affected by these riots. Dil Se Pooch narrates the tale about two such people.
But dont you think that a film with a subject like this needs to be promoted well for its target audience?
Yes, but then I may rather not comment on the films publicity. If my producers feel that they can get the movie in theatres after a 2 week promotion then they have their reason about doing so. I am not really getting into the whys here and would just want the film to do well whenever it releases!
Whats the relevance of the films title considering the subject of the film sounds dark?
The idea is simple. Whenever you are on a crossroad, always listen to your heart. That's because the voice that comes from inside is never wrong. It never lies and always guides you well. This is what happens to the main characters in the film. When they are in crisis, they listen to the heart since it dictates what is right and wrong.
For the first time in your career, you play a lead role.
That's right and what an experience it was! In fact I was running away from the role but then it has turned out to be such an enriching experience in the end. Shrirang, the director of the film, had seen Satya and as per him, he had written the script keeping me in mind as the central protagonist. He was sure that he wanted to cast me in the role.
Most of your films have breached on being slightly offbeat. Is that intentional?
I won't say that I have a problem doing mainstream cinema. In fact I have been a part of such films like Lakshya or Deewar. But then let me be honest here. The kind of personality I have, if I am there in a lead role, a film cannot be 100% mainstream. It needs to have a subject which is different from what works as popular cinema. I can be cast as a villain in mainstream cinema but certainly not a hero.
Is that a reason why you played the role of an evil lawyer in Ek Haseena Thi?
True, the role was brief but was brought out pretty well. In fact I would also be seen as a villain in 2-3 Tamil films that I am doing.
And release of Black Friday should be another example of that, is not that so?
Yes, we all are quite relieved that the film would finally be seeing the light of the day after the Supreme Court judgment. With a Jan/Feb timeframe for the film's release looking probable, Mid-Day [the film's producers] would be devising a publicity strategy for the film and bring it to the audience.
It could be a turning point in your career?
Dekhiye aasha to nai hi rehti hai! There have been number of films that I have done with acclaimed directors in the past and I really believe that Black Friday by Anurag Kashyap would make its mark too.
So what next after Dil Se Pooch and Black Friday?
There is a film titled Raakh which I have done with director Hansal Mehta. It is a film in a complete commercial format with Sohail Khan and Mithun Chakraborty. I play a villain in the film. Beyond that I would be also be doing a film called Mohandas with Mazhar Kamran who is an established cinematographer. And no, before you start wondering, film Mohandas has nothing to do with Gandhi!!
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Aditya Shrivastav's Black Friday
By Surendra Hiwarale [ February 11, 2007 at 11:39 am]The film started and I was taken into the entire conspiracuy of the bomb blasts. Aditya Srivastav aka Badshah Khan was known to me as we had worked with him in Ek Haseena Thi before. Before that my memories of him were of the straight forward honest cop that he played in RGV's Satya. When I was watching it I was constantly pulled in by his performance. Never ever did I loose a single frame whenever he was on screen. What I had liked about the film was its innocent approach towards justifying what happened. And three cheers to Anurag he managed to achieve it.
Its interval, Aditya Srivastav is no doubt my hero, KK still I do not like. We have chai, cigrettes, samosa's, and go back again. The film begins, Pawan too has had an impact on me and he is consistent even today. Aditya I like much more than yesterday. He rocks; I start to feel after Amitabh Bachchan he is the one who has the caliber when it comes to performing.
I can never be wrong in my judgement. As the film unfolds, I am reminded of the scenes that I know. Aditya Srivastav makes me further respect him as the most convincing Badshah Khan. I love you boss as an actor. Whether, it's his gradual progression when he realizes that he has been cheated by Tiger Memon. Jusy check him out in the scene where Theba (I think) tells him that their passports have been burnt. The fight that ensues there, immediately the next cut is of Aditya standing in the bathroom and guys the way he has performed actually made me feel that, this is how real Badsha Khan must have felt. It's so touching.. the scenes where he is constantly trying to speak with Tiger Memon, where in he keeps asking him to move him from Bombay, and his conctant trips to Rampur to jaipur to tonk to again jaipur to Calcutta are amazingly performed, I just loved the way Anurag has designed his emotional graph, which ultimately leads to his coming back to Rampur Badshah Khans native place. It was so well done. Badshah Khan surrenders, his first meeting with Maria, and him finally trying to turn the state approver just makes you feel bad for not only him but for all the boys who were a part of conspiracy. Aditya's track gets over and so does chapter three.
Off Bollywood - A breed of young actors chooses variety in portfolio over superstardom and money[Track-II Heroes]
Aditya Srivastava: Black Friday, Satya
...And they aren't the only ones on the Bollywood horizon'actors like Ranvir Shorey, Deepak Dobriyal, Prroshant Narayanan, Aditya Srivastava, etc are all bringing fresh vitality, vigour and also money and success to the alternate, small film movement in the country.
"Opportunities for us are increasing," says Aditya Srivastava, seen recently as Badshah Khan, Tiger Memon's henchman on the run in Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday.
Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar! A bittersweet life By Hansal Mehta
...After much hesitation and awkwardness, my worst fears came true. Manoj refused the film. He wanted to be part of a much bigger film. He wanted to support me but in a bigger endeavor. In despair I approached the very gifted and under-rated Aditya Srivastava for Manoj's role. Aditya agreed. The producer backed out...Aditya Srivastava showed no disappointment when I told him that Manoj would be doing the role offered to him. He accepted the role of Tito for a pittance. He even contributed money towards making the film. I think Tito is one of Indian cinema's most memorable characters. It was a great performance by a very magnanimous actor.
Twelfth year, caught in the same case!
[Smita Roy, TNN Mar 15, 2009, 12.12am IST]
By Pankaj Sabnani, Glamsham Editorial [ December 16, 2010 10:39:43 PM IST ]
Aditya Shrivastav (CID fame) gives an earnest performance.
Speaking of performances , Aditya Shrivastav does well.
First of All Many Many CONGRATULATIONS to FC Members on Our brilliant success on reaching 25th FC in a such a short span of time. Hope we come together everyday to complete many more FC's. I joined over here quite late because i joined IF quite late. As far as i can remember i posted two comments on FC 16th and become regular on FC 17th. Meina yaha ke responsibily leliya kyunki yaha pe kaam fans atte the aur mera ane se phela her FC snails pace pe chaltha tha... 😒. It was great time for me here. I made lots of new Friends over here as well like Shreya who always give midnight appreances kabi time pe nahi atte thi lazy kuri jo theri 😆 Tani... who is a really pleasant girl and she shared the first journey with me in the 17th FC bahut shant aur suljhi hua larki thi mera jokes aur Hindi usko samajh mein nahi atte thi aur abhi bhi kabi samaj nahi atte aur Tanu ka ek cheese famous hai is FC per uska 'Tenku Tenku' 🤣 Neha also joined us on our journey on 17th FC... she has lots of talent with her... She is a great poetess a brilliant artist and very studious now she remains Miss India of FC bari nasseb se chera dekhna ko milta hai uska 😆 bad mein ayye Misha on 18th Fc a very sweet and simple girl jisko mere jokes samaj nahi aate hain 😉Bad mein bahut saare members ayke chalagaye jaise Deba di, Mini, GD, Neeme, RP and Aman di. Abhi abhi humye join kiya hai Roop ne joe meri ane se phela bahut purane member reha chukhi hai... Phela wo gayab hu thi apni studies ke karan lekin ab wo wapas aygae hai and she is a really pleasant girl and she is the same age as me isliya hum dona FC ke sabsi chote lekin bahut samjhdar members hai.
We have so much laughter and funny moments here. Its pleasure moment when we all gonna to finally celebrate 25 fc of our dearest Adi sir. I m lucky to be part of this celebration kyunki meri karan he tho FC chal raha hai 😉. I was really pleasantly welcomed here in January by Tani and Shreya and from that day on i was very active on FC's i forgot everything else and just kept my focus on FC yahi tha mera mission. I was quite surprised at the rules and regulations that we had to follow when i first arrive and i thought we only suppose to take about Adi sir lekin slowly i changed the rules and now we have fun filled conversations over here. Once again congratulations everyone and we hope that we reach 50th FC by Adi sir's birthday 😛
Bahut ho chuki FC ke baate now let me talk about my dear Adi sir.
I was just roaming around the CID FORUM, when "Little_Squirrel" sent me a scrap...!! We just spoke about general stuff and I told her that I am a HUGE FAN of ADITYA SRIVASTAV...She sent me a link and told me to visit there...I didnt know where exactly that would lead me...I just clicked on the link ...
Well...for the first time in my life i found a man who was perfect in the way that i imagined my dream man should be...not chocolaty but manly and mature at the same time he doesnt look elderly..his voice when low becomes husky which caresses my heart,when in high pitch so commanding and authoritative,his eyes are a mirror of his inner emotions,in every facet he looks befitting and his disposition and ways are a lot like "rhett butler",my fav fantasy hero from the novel "Gone with the wind"
I don't watch TV shows much.
Abhijeet/Aditya is the reason to watch CID.
Abhijeet has gone through so much pain in his life and now he's smart, intelligent, strong & suave cop. His characterization is quite practical and it impressed me. We found this rarely in TV world.
Abhijeet's expressions are magnificent. His body language is just flawless. Sometimes we see so much great expressions with fewer words through his expressive eyes. His smile reaches his eyes, whenever he smiles the way his face glows is priceless. He is just brilliant whatever expression he delivers. His husky voice always mesmerizes me .Even a glimpse of Abhijeet makes me to sit through worst episodes. He is such a lovely unconventional handsome angry young man. It's a pleasure watching him in CID. I'm really inspired by his hard work, sincerity, and the way he worships his work. I'm addicted to his performances.
Aditya is very talented, amazing actor. I admire his work and totally a joy to watch. Inot only like him but respect him from the bottom of my heart very much.
In short Abhijeet/Aditya is my 2011-2012 year Amor.😆AN ODE TO ABHIJEET
The Recalcitrant Tresses of Abhijeet
Our officer Abhijeet is a stylish man
One of the reasons I became his fan
But his hairstyle always kept changing
From severe to tousled it kept ranging
Initially we saw a style with no out of place hair strand
With his serious sleuth look however, it did blend
He made me look upon him as the hardcore cop
In his findings and investigations he never did flop😃
Then came the severely oiled and partitioned kept hair
This style too had its own share of impeccable flair
Though the partition reminded me of a thoroughfare(road)😆
But even then on seeing him I became mesmerized
That I was blind for him, I then surmised
Then came the style that was the most flamboyant
Seeing his tresses fly made every female's heart become buoyant
When a lock of hair upon his forehead fell in a manner disheveled
Every damsel went into a swoon and for days seeing it reveled
Ah! The vulnerability mixed with virility upon our hearts wreaked havoc
All our emotions became haywire and our conduct began running amok☺️
THE WRATH OF ABHIJEET
Everyone has his share of flair
But not all have it in them to dare
To shine in all zones with equal alacrity
But one man has proved to be the epitome of versatility
With his magical touch he adds an intriguing twist
He is none other than Aditya-the incomparable artist
In CID as Senior Inspector Abhijeet
He continues to portray an unmatched feat
As the second in command he is acknowledged unequivocally
To ACP he has dedicated his deference and services unconditionally
His portrayal of friendship is exemplary
Hailed as brothers are he and Daya of times contemporary
In disguises he is a pastmaster
In entertaining he is a master blaster
Be it a tattered clothes clad ragamuffin lad
Or a drunkard whose eyes are mad
That we are his admirers, he shall forever make us feel glad
Time and again by appearing as the guileless Champaklal
His fans, he will continue to enthrall
As the newly-wed commoner Meet
Looking for a shelter concrete
He softened everyone with his simpering
And all were left in a state of daydreaming
Even when dressed as a convict who is dangerous
He leaves no doubt of the fact that he is portentous
As a sinewy and sly looking drug pedlar
Or as a congenially smiling doctor
He is a man who at everything is adept
Versatility seems to be his style patent
It would be an injustice if his eyes are not spoken of
They speak volumes which none can dare scoff
Like mirrors are they to his magnanimous heart
When those eyes come alive, their charm none can thwart
When in anger, there is fire in his glare
To continue plundering, no miscreant does dare
When love lights up his eyes with pleasure
It is a sight that all his admirers forever treasure
When in grief, his eyes are like a tide of sorrow
When in jest, they have a naughty glow
Never have I seen such soul searching eyes
Seeing them light up, my heart with joy cries
He is the greatest performer ever
He is the most evergreen forever
As the flamboyant protagonist, each day he wins our heart
His charm and demeanour making all sorrows to depart
When he chooses, he is the epitome of benevolence
With a lonely bereft little girl, he showed his heart's magnificence
With a woman in need of refuge and protection
He showed his heart's chivalry and benediction
As a friend to Daya he is forever like a brother
Protecting him from harm, come what so ever
For ACP, he may be a prodigal son
But there can be like him only one
But when he chooses to be maniacal and diabolical
Leaves those who love him feeling fearful
Such is Aditya-the powerhouse of talent
That he is ever dreary, no one can lament
Each moment he lives and breathes
Continually some new wonder he unsheathes
Even outside CID, his performance is par excellence
His skills seem to be an act of providence
Be it a lawyer who is evil or savvy
Or a nefarious human trafficker in "Highway" who is scary
He will forever keep us gaping with wonder
Not appreciating him will be the biggest blunder
Aditya Sir, may you forever shine like a star
May your success story go even far
There is none other like you that is the gist
For you are an incomparable artist
TE AMO ABHIJEET
There was once a cynical girl
Who never let her desires unfurl
Then she set her eyes upon a man so dashing
Which left her gushing and blushing
His name Abhijeet was for her the best melody
Unfathomable to her was her cynical heart's perfidy
His eyes filled with emotions left her wondering
His husky voice leaving her heartbeats thundering
When his recalcitrant locks upon his countenance fell
Caused her heart and soul with joy to yell
Ah the windblown look of his upon her heart wrecked havoc
She was left awestruck and her emotions running amok
When she saw his dear facing beaming with delight
Discovering feelings anew within she was harrowed with fright
His anger too she found alluring
Every flaw of his too she found adoring
Alone at night she would lie awake reminiscing
Every delightful stance of his she would find fascinating
Her friends and family would tease her for her soppiness
She would be disconcerted yet not stop admiring due to duress
Violins and piano strains she would hear in her mind
On seeing him for everything else she would become blind
In her lonely hours she would feel his presence
On screen she would lament his absence
"Te amo Abhijeet" her heart would say
Nothing ever would let her ardour for him sway
For it was him who led her heart to be awakened
Clearing all clouds that had her life darkened
Te Amo Abhijeet'..Te Amo Abhijeet
For every girl you are forever a treat
ABHIJEET
The Enchanter
A snake dances to the tunes of a charmer
Bowing its head to his supremacy
Just as we bow to our supreme disarmer
Who with a mere sigh enthralls millions
I feel with him, my heart dances in mere pleasure
Yet his modesty wins me over
I have nothing to say, his eyes say it all
My feelings are contained within a jewelled box,delicate
Next time,I will present it to you
Maybe you have millions of these
It 's an admirer's heart.
to AS <3
The Castle of Everlasting bliss...
There exists a dreamland, an island
Surrounded by sapphire blue sea
Studded with rubies are the pillars
The doors coated with Gold...
Adorned by riches, a beautiful setting for a romantic evening..
Every morning a silence surrounds me
Reminding how lonely I am
God surrounded with riches to please me
Yet the day you left, my heart sinks
Closer to the brim of disappearing
My doors are open for you,I regret
I realize money is not everything
Trapped within you eyes is an immortal fire I live to see
Your grace is royal, not my worldly possessions
One morning as I stagger out of a nightmare
The doors creak with meaning and purpose
I see you standing in the doorway,a handsome figure
I run to reach you,hoping you're not imaginary.
I admire the calmness and protectiveness
The warmth and flow of affection for me
I knew you would come back for me
Coz we just need each other to live
i knew you would come back, Aditya Shrivastav!!
The dark ,tall and handsome man
His eyes glowing with a fire profound
And we like insects to a fire are attracted to him
He welcomes us with open arms...But where is he?
Yet undiscovered in the depths of our heart
With intense acting that will tear us apart
I know him without any acquaintance
The rhythmic beats of the heart are not a coincidence
I'm in Love, I feel it inside
Did you feel it too My man?Or did you not?
You snatched my beloved
You caught him in your trap
Now he's in it you don't know how to react
Had he loved me instead...
I would have given him a palace of my dreams
Filled with joy happiness and innocence
With the chirping birds and gurgling stream
The water sweetened by love
What did you give him?
An expressionless, indifferent look
Next time I'll get him by hook or crook...
I waited for the day to see you-Friday..They call it auspicious
Your presence is all that makes a dull life worth living
Your every performance truly enthralling
After long we see you with your buddy, What had surpassed that moment?
Nothing in my life,To see you together a true delight
Life incarnate in your friendship, immortality glowing
Where have I seen a friendship like thine?
Nowhere, but the pain that grows in seeing you apart ,
I cannot describe the sinking feeling
But why talk about that when my heart's desire has been fulfilled?
Lest one is left- to meet you in person
To feel the sweet trails of your friendship
To recollect what is deep ,love ,bonding all fulfilled
Valentine day special
The flowers bloom in eternal freshness
Wafting out a fragrance so rare and exquisite
As I sit on the stretching meadows wondering
Why all beautiful things are rare and precious
My patience tests my love for you
I sit there waiting, I see the sun blotting
Filling the skies with romantic hues
Its the 14th of February,past noon
i am waiting with a patient smile
Has my heart reached to to you
Do you not hear its desperate plea
Has my rose withered without your sight
Do i bear the brunt of uncertainity of seeing you today
I assure myself nothing is wrong
Are you stuck in a traffic jam?
Why is your cellphone engaged
Are the heart networks busy?
Or have you gone off to meet Dr.T?
If you want to , please do it on Rakshabandhan
Ah! I can see you now walking towards me
Your hair dancing in the mellow wind
Your eyes taking the beauty around you
Your face resplendent with happiness
Poof it vanishes...the mere reality of it is
OMG...Why is it just a dream?
A girl in red blushes in memory of her beloved
She brushes her flying her hair
Back with a determination and love
A fierceness evolved in her to see
Him dancing gaily with another
She checks her appearance in the mirror
She runs to the dias where he stands with another
Reluctant,shy,his hair dancing in wind
He gazes at her long ...bewitched
Leaves his partner in desolation
Through the echoing ohlala
He and the girl waltz in style..
The world seems crumbling under pressure of exams
More to study more to achieve to impress
Oneself, in the path of life all is about success
And money, but love is priceless,it is blind
Under your heart, the world seems wonderful
My beats are in resonance with yours,
My blood pressure's rising due to excitement
My brain is hallucinating or not?
Am I seeing u here?Have you come to rescue me?
Are your strong arms ready to embrace me
And lift me away from this calculating world
Thank You
To AS <3
Those eyes convey a story untold
Of love and kindness and sometimes bold
I blink back the tears that fill my eyes
Why are you not responding to my cries?
Where is the friendship and warmth you two shared?
You just speak dialogues ,expression is spared
The look in your eyes' is no more the same
Is it some trivial fight or a matter of fame?
Gone are the days when you walked arm n arm
Saved each other from every harm
All is left is residual love
How could this happen ,how?
I told my friends what in an ideal pal was
Quoting your example, is that past?
Times have gone by again so have seasons..
For this cold rigidity are there reasons?
I still have my belief in your friendship
Infinite love for each other you equip
Nothing's gone wrong ,everything is fine
We will see you in future, untouched your love
As it gets older,it gets better
Just like fermented wine!!!
In the lores of the yesteryear , they said
They great epics contained all that were
None emotion spared in the royal househoulds
Betrayal , love, bravery and sacrifice and patience
Jealousy , ire , cunning, shock and impatience
But this time i'm just dealing with real emotions
To watch the minutes of precious ballad
Yet recounted so mystical, so hear oh all , how i possess them
Betrayal by one loved to see him side another (sigh)
Love for all but dauntless passion for one
Bravery to deal with exam stress and watch mahadrama
Sacrifice my dinner at a popular restaurant
Patience to wait until the die is cast( literally)
Jealousy at that sleek cat smiling at her husband's misfortune
Cunning to win him over to my side as an ally
Shock at how emotionless a person can be
Impatience to wait for another beautiful drama
So ends the Mahabharata of Today
But wait...dint the then Arjuna love many?
is it just coincidental that i loved arjuna the most in pandavas?
was he just as captivating?
Was a slight gestures enough to make me blush?
I ponder day and night and wait for a sight
Of this modern day hero who thrills me
Who stills time by all pretexts
Exams no enemy , dad no fear to watch all obstacles i shall tear
For the history repeats itself , and a dusky , handsome man
With trails of girls enthralled , stands unmoved
Storms hailed in the core of Scotland,
Meri deewangi se gar wo wakif hote..
Tho hamare saanso mein apne mehak pirote..
Har lafz har alfaaz har naksh mein unka noor hota..
Itni khushiya milti ke, gham koso meel door hota..
Har savera har shaam unke naam hoti..
Aankho mein aaz, hoton ka jaam hoti'
Ab tho bas khwahishe hi reh gayi hai milan ki'
Bas faasle hi reh gaye hai dilon ki.
Waiting to wish you on one day
With lots of love from their hearts.
Because that is the place where you stay,
Birthday is one special day in one's life
But we your fans have two such days.
One is ours and the other is yours.
With happiness and celebration surrounding us from all sides.
Happy are those who get good friends,
And those who are appreciated,
But the happiest are those people
Who live as your fans and proudly say "I am Abhijeet's fan"
In front of your angel eyes we are mesmerized
In front of your smile we lose ourselves
In front of the same blazing eyes we get scared.
But in front of you we surrender ourselves
Joyful and happy are we to the core.
Because it's your own birthday today
Celebration is the most important part
As this day even without celebration will remain as the most unforgettable day
Each of your fan's life, your position is that
You are a very concentrated energy drink,
Giving anyone the strength to face anything.
& the devotion and determination to do any impossible task that they think
Each day of your life,
May it be filled with only happiness
May the Lord shower his abundant blessings on you.
By changing your difficulties and grief's to joy and happiness
The thing which we as your fans like to tell you
Is that we love you from the bottom of our hearts
We would tell you" A VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR
ADITYA SIR".
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDN-f06GYb0
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABVzIjoiHM