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By Vickey Lalwani ©2005 Bollyvista.com |
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Naseeruddin Shah at the launch of YHTKH |
NASEERUDDIN SHAH'S debut directorial 'Yun Hota To Kya Hota', stars Arshad Warsi, Ayesha Takia, Konkona Sen Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Karan Khanna and Paresh Rawal, Ratna Pathak Shah, Ravi Vaswani and Tinnu Annand, and is being produced by Shabbir Boxwalla (who produced Arjun-Aishwarya starrer 'Dil Ka Rishta'). The movie also has a special appearance by Boman Irani. It also marks the acting debut of ace choreographer Saroj Khan and Naseer's son Imad Shah.
Excerpts from an interview by VICKEY LALWANI:
Why did you take to direction?
First, let me clarify that I haven't taken to direct because I am shifting my focus from acting. I will continue to act, to the best of my ability. But yes, I have reached a stage in my life where I need to look beyond acting only. I need to grow, evolve and diversify. Plus, I wanted to become a director for quite some time, nearly eight years. The dream laid its first seed when I was shooting for Satish Shah's film 'Dhondte Reh Jaaoge' in Goa.
How did Shabbir Boxwalla come into the picture?
To be frank, I had another subject, which I wanted him to back. But he couldn't do it. The canvas required was very high. With this one, he agreed readily. So why should I look beyond? I've known Shabbir since I worked with Rajiv Rai in Tridev. He was assisting Rai, then. I worked with him in Rao's 'Vishwatma' and 'Mohra' too. We have a good equation. I wanted a producer who gives a complete free hand to me. |
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