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Last seen on the big screen in 2006 box office dud Zamaanat, actor Karisma Kapoor, 37, is excited about filmmaker Vikram Bhatt’s Dangerous Ishq, which marks her return to films after a long hiatus. The actor, who married businessman Sunjay Kapur in 2003, says the gap was to devote all her attention to raising her kids — daughter Samaira (7) and son Kiaan (2).
Read on as Karisma — who’s recently been roped in as the brand ambassador of real estate brand Avalon Group — talks about her kids, career and sister Kareena Kapoor’s much-anticipated marriage with Saif Ali Khan, while choosing not to comment on her own marriage.
Karisma speaks: On her film I have a strong role in Dangerous Ishq. It was challenging to work in 3D format
On item song I am not doing any item song in Rowdy Rathore or for that matter, any film at the moment
On work-life balance It is all about prioritising things in one’s life. It is not difficult to strike that balance
On break from films It’s nice to do films. But I wanted to focus on my family and kids, so I chose TV over films
On Saif-Kareena Whenever they will decide to get married, they will announce it to everyone including the media. Nothing is planned as of now.
On future projects I would like to do more films for sure. The roles have to be very interesting. I am reading scripts, but things are yet to be finalised.
Emraan Hashmi is never seen at Bollywood award functions, whether as a guest, performer or winner. This year, he was up for a Stardust Award in the category of Best Thriller/Action Actor for Murder 2 (2011) and had two nominations at the Apsara Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role (Murder 2) and Best Actor In A Supporting Role (The Dirty Picture). He didn’t win and he’s not surprised. In fact, Emraan says that if he were to get an award now, he would not accept it.
“Audience appreciation matters more to me than this recognition. And I’d be happy if I could pass on an award meant for me to a contemporary who values it more and takes days out of his schedule every year to attend these functions,” he reasons, adding that he had once attended an awards night, but walked out after 20 minutes. “I know it was wrong to get up and leave but I just couldn’t sit through it anymore. So rather than insult a function again, I’ve decided not be there.”
Emraan, however, isn’t averse to performing at a show even though he hasn’t for the past three years because of time constraints: “Other actors need only a few hours of rehearsal but I have two left feet and require a few days’ practice. If I can make time for that towards the end of the year, you’ll see me on stage,” he says, adding that he wouldn’t agree to be a performer just to make money. “If that were the only criterion, I would have taken on projects of producers who were willing to pay me three times my market rate. Whether it’s a film or a function, I don’t want to do something I don’t believe in.”
Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan in The Dirty Picture
After nine years, Emraan seems to have finally made the A-list, with director Karan Johar saying that he’s a huge fan. He’s been signed on by Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor for Daayan, has three sequels — Jannat 2, Raaz 3D and Murder 3 — with the Bhatt camp lined up. There’s also talk of him doing a Dharma film to be directed by Rensil D’Souza and a YRF production with Parmeet Sethi as director. “I’m flattered by Karan’s remark, but for me the benchmark of success is the box-office,” Emraan says. “I’ve never yearned to be on any A, B or C list. It’s enough if I’m accepted by the audience.”
Emraan’s ‘A’ list Apsara Film and Television Producers’ Guild Award: Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actor in a Negative Role (Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, 2011), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Murder 2, 2012) and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (The Dirty Picture, 2012)
Screen Awards: Won for Best Villain (Murder, 2005, Once Upon...)
IIFA: Nominated for Best Performance in Negative Role (Gangster)
Zee Cine Awards: Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male (Once Upon...)
Stardust Awards: Nominated for Best Actor in an Ensemble Cast (Once Upon...), Best Thriller/Action Actor (Murder2)
Filmfare: Nominated for Best Performance in a Negative Role (Gangster), Best Supporting Actor (Once Upon...)
New Delhi: A day after he proposed a fare hike in the rail budget which has threatened his job, a defiant Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi today said he would repeat the same if he was asked to present the budget again.
Mr Trivedi, who Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has demanded to be sacked, also said that neither has he been contacted by Ms Banerjee nor he has spoken to her yet.
"I would do the same if I am asked to present the budget again," Mr Trivedi told reporters in New Delhi.
Mr Trivedi has in his budget proposed up to 20 per cent passenger fare hike in the rail budget for 2012-13, inviting the wrath of the Trinamool Congress chief who has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to sack him.
When it was pointed out that the fare hike proposals were contrary to his party's policy, he said "I have done it for the Railways and the country...not for party. If I have to please my party, then I am not doing my work."
On the possibility of a rollback of the hike in fares, Mr Trivedi said "the budget is in Parliament and I will be guided by Parliament. Parliament will be guided by the wisdom of people."
Referring to Lokpal, he said "why Lokpal has come? Because of the wisdom of the people. If Parliament tells me to cut down, then I will say okay I am cutting down on safety. But then do not blame me if something happens on safety."
Mr Trivedi said he is inspired by the great poet Rabindranath Tagore, one of whose poems reads "where the mind is without fear and the head is held high. It is all symbolic."
In an apparent dig at Ms Banerjee without naming her, Mr Trivedi said "what is the point of having Tagore's music at traffic junctions and not following him?"
Ms Banerjee, after becoming Chief Minister, has ensured playing of Tagore's songs at key traffic intersections in Kolkata.
"I want to carry myself with dignity. I follow the teachings of Tagore. That is why I invoke Tagore. My mind is without fear and head is held high", said the Railway Minister.
"I am receiving congratulatory messages from people from every walk of life across the country for the rail budget", Mr Trivedi claimed.
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What was Sujoy Ghosh doing on the streets of Kolkata, exactly three days after his film Kahaani's release? No, he was not looking for his next story plot. Ghosh was in Kolkata to watch Kahaani with his fans, who by his own admission, don't even recognise him. "I bought the ticket, and watched the film with my fans. I was thrilled with the response. Of course, they don't recognise me, I'm not that famous. But I enjoyed the experience to the core."
The director is still in Kahaani mode. Thoughts of making his next are far away. All he wants at this point is soak in the praise he's getting from all quarters. That's probably why when I mentioned that I liked the film, Sujoy was overjoyed. I was still reeling under the impact of this suspense film when I gave him a call. He addressed me as Paromita. It reminded me of Vidya Bagchi getting frustrated over Kolkata folks calling him Bidiya. She eventually accepts the fact that she's Bidiya for Bengalis. I don't mind being called Paromita, instead of Parmita by Sujoy, who's a typical Bengali babu. We go on to discuss his life post Kahaani.
Did he thank the main character of his film, the city of Kolkata for the film? "I'm too small to thank Kolkata. I'm just grateful for what I have got. Frankly, I take it (Kolkata) for granted," says the ecstatic Sujoy.
Sujoy admits he was nervuos, when he was going through the first review of Kahaani, but says he's realised that critics at the end of the day are also audience.
"Everybody is an audience including critics. If the film is good, they would also like it," says Sujoy who got a brilliant reception from movie critics across the country.
Not just the viewers, congratulatory messages are pouring in for this four-film old director, from industry veterans. One call that bowled him over was from evergreen beauty Rekha. "I almost had a heart attack when she called me. She said, the film was good."
Ghosh who debuted with critically acclaimed Jhankaar Beats (2003), went on to direct Home Delivery (2005) and Aladdin (2009). But it's only after Kahaani, that he's got his due.
Filmmakers often wish, pray, and hope for their film's success. But Sujoy's 'Kahaani' is different. Now that the film's business is showing an upward trend over Saturday and Sunday, (it has collected Rs 13.83 crore net), after a slow start, Sujoy says he was not at all expecting the film's commercial success. "My intention was to make a film and play with the script beautifully, I never thought about the commercial aspect."
Will Vidya Balan's National Award win help the film's prospect at box office? "Whatever helps to sell the movie," says Sujoy enthusiastically. On a more serious note, he adds, "But it's ultimately the film's script and the word of mouth that will ensure success for the movie."
In case, you are thinking, Sujoy Ghosh is already eyeing National Award, you cannot be more wrong. "It's too early to think about awards, I don't plan that much."
As I wrap up the interview the director quips: "But do tell your friends to watch the movie and spread the word around." Certainly, but on a condition, that he'll keep directing entertaining movies like Kahaani. "That's a promise," he signs off.
