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By Vickey Lalwani Š2005 Bollyvista.com |
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Urmila in a still from 'Naina' |
Claims Urmila Matondkar, "I have no clue. I have not seen 'The Eye'. So I can't take a call. From all the movies I have seen in my life, 'Naina' does not come close to any of them in content and style."
Producer Shripal Morakhia says, "I have not seen 'The Eye'. The DNA of 'Naina' and 'The Eye' may be the same, but 'Naina' is not the same as 'The Eye'." Thank God he didn't say, 'as different as chalk is from cheese'!
He continues, "Unlike 'The Eye', my film spreads across two continents - Europe and Asia." Pray Morakhia, how does it matter if the venue of shooting is different?
"After Urmila regains her eyesight, the entire film is different. The issues Urmila has to deal with once she regains her sight, the way Anuj brings her to India and how it creates a spiritual awareness in her is completely original" he says, adding, "The verdict will be out in a few days from now. To the best of my knowledge, I have not made the Hindi version of 'The Eye'."
Morakhia does not even fear that objections may be raised against his film because it has been selected for the Cannes and lacks originality. "I have sold my film in four territories and am very glad that all those who have seen it are appreciating it." |
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