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By Vickey Lalwani ©2005 Bollyvista.com |
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Arjun Rampal in 'Ek Ajnabee' |
Recently, we saw Arjun Rampal in Bachchan's film 'Ek Ajnabee'. Normally shy and reticent, Rampal lets his hair down in a free-wheeling chat with VICKEY LALWANI
Have times changed ever since you came to the industry?
When I entered the industry, models were considered wooden when it came to acting. Thankfully, things have changed.
Why don't we see you more often?
I don't want to do crap. I want to do good films I can be proud of, like 'Ek Ajnabee', for one. This is my second film with Amitabh Bachchan after'Aankhen' in 2002.
Recall your first shot for 'Ek Ajnabee' with Bachchan.
My first scene with him was a fight sequence. I had to beat up some guys, and come to him. Then, he was to tell me, 'Maine samjha tum unko jaan se maar donge' (I thought you would kill them). I was to reply, "Maine jaan se maarna chood diya hai' (I have stopped killing people). However, I just couldn't say that line when I first looked into the Big B's eyes. It was just not possible for me to do that take initially! I was nervous and jittery.
What role do you play in 'Ek Ajnabee'?
I play an army officer who has been court-martialed from the army. While in the army, Bachchan was his mentor. My character meets him again after quitting the army. |
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