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Mumbai " At the UTV office, Shahid Kapoor is in jaunty form. A lot of wisecracks and small talk later, we sit in the conference room for a chat. His excitement level is so high that he accidentally knocks down his mug of coffee and rushes for tissues to wipe the mess on the long table. As the PR requests us to keep our queries restricted to "Haider" and UTV, he twinkles, "You can ask me about Khoobsurat,'" and guffaws. So is he feeling threatened by Fawad Khan, I quip, and he looks daggers at me! Banter over, we move to the Q & A. Excerpts from an interview:
Q: Did you ever imagine doing this kind of role?
A: Never! An actor is always surprised at the way filmmakers perceive him. I never thought I would get to play Hamlet, say, "To be or not to be," hold a skull in my hand, film in Kashmir, get to act with artists like Irrfan, Kay Kay Menon and Tabu. That's what makes acting a great adventure " different people see you in different ways and want to mould you differently.
Now, every time I start work on a new film, I go with a clean slate, unlike when I used to think of the way I would do it. Now I know that a film is the journey of the filmmaker and once he starts downloading information on me, that's when I start the process of understanding and processing it.
More than "R ... Rajkumar," this film has liberated me, and it is not easy to go bald and go and act for hours. Just moving from a Prabhudheva to a Vishal Bhardwaj is scary but fun. I am ready for anything today. And this is a different version of "Hamlet," because the original may not have connected with the Indian audience. The freshness was clear, as Kashmir gives it freshness and a different subtext.
Q: Do you think people wanted to see you in the kind of entertainer that "R...Rajkumar" was, which is why it worked while so many films like "Kaminey" and others did not?
A: I don't look at it like that. If I do another film like "R ... Rajkumar" it will probably make more money. The first time is the test, in which the audience decides whether they like you in a specific kind of role, especially if you are switching genres. For the producer, it is about putting the money on you. That film opened up a certain genre for me.
An actor has borrowed dreams, not his own. It is about participating in someone else's dream. Right now it is "Haider" and I am now going to be a part of the world of "Shaandaar." We are like kids in a candy store offered a choice.
The old-school theories have been blasted in the last decade. I have heard a lot of that. Their kind of films work too, but the old school is convinced that films like "Taare Zameen Par" and "Munna Bhai MBBS" would never work.
Besides, you must do a film when you are ready for it, not because others are doing the same thing. I used to wonder whether I would be accepted or whether people would laugh at me in Prabhudheva's film, but our convictions worked, because I am not this toughie who can send 30 villains flying! (Laughs)
Q: What do you have to say about the fact that on Oct. 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we are getting two violent films?
A: (Guffaws) But my film also has family emotions!
Q: And the clash with "Bang Bang!" " what about that?
A: A five-day weekend must be enough for two good films. If either film falters in audience expectations, it will not do well. The lack of a second release will not affect it positively, except maybe by ten percent.
Q: You are completely confident about "Haider"?
A: You see, a film whenever it is completed, looks completely different on the editing table. That's when we find that it's been such a long, interesting and even unpredictable journey.
Q: You said that you are in a happy space. Is that about the released hit or the two films you are doing?
A: I think I have realized that being happy with the process makes you a better actor and person. Earlier I would be very concerned about the result and would be disappointed with flops. That's why I am in a happy space.
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor says being a part of Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film Haider will open a new chapter in her nascent career because the director has a reputation for making acclaimed movies.
Shraddha, who has given two back-to-back hits like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, said she feels blessed both her films worked with the audience and hopes to continue the good run with Haider. "This film is definitely going to add much more to my career. I feel it will open a new chapter in my career. Vishal sir has made some iconic films, which are remembered for performances by established actors. I hope the same happens to me as well," Shraddha told media
Haider, inspired by William Shakespeare's famous tragedy Hamlet, is the third installment of Bhardwaj's trilogy after Maqbool and Omkara, which were based on Macbeth and Othello respectively. The film will hit theatres on October 2. The film stars Shahid Kapoor as Haiderand Shraddha plays his tragic lover. The actress said her role in the film was difficult and challenging, but the director made her feel at ease.
"This is my fifth film. The role was difficult and challenging because the character which I am playing is not only of a lover but also a best friend. It was my first intense role and was the most emotional, moving and challenging experience," she said. "But because of atmosphere on the sets and Vishal sir, everything went smooth. There is so much love coming your way from him... I had to just surrender myself to my director and try my best to give him the best shot. He just makes you feel at ease," Shraddha said, adding she auditioned for the role.
The film adaptation portrays the political intrigue and history of Kashmir and has been primarily shot in the Valley. When asked how difficult it was to shoot in Kashmir, Shraddha said besides the cold weather, everything was quite enjoyable.
"The only thing difficult shooting in Kashmir was the cold but that also was such an enjoyable experience. When you are in front of the camera, you have no choice but to forget how cold it is. And also when you are shooting at such a stunning place, the cold is something not very consequential," she said.
Shraddha, who is the daughter of Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor, is all praise for her co-star Shahid and said she used to get goosebumps while watching him perform. "Whenever I have seen him acting, I would get goosebumps. People are really looking forward to his performance. He is one of the finest actors in our country. He is such a big star who can act, which is amazing and he is so talented," Shraddha said.
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