'Now is the time for ups'

Article Updated 26 September, 2005 12:06:49 PM IST

'Now is the time for ups' - Fardeen Khan

FARDEEN KHAN is on a high. His body language is vibrant, his voice exudes confidence, and his smile has become warmer. Understandably so. He has three releases lined up in the next two months, plus his shaadi in December.

Excerpts from an interview by VICKEY LALWANI:

You are soon getting married to Mumtaz's daughter- Natasha Madhvani?
I'm completely ready for it. I intend to be open-minded and reasonable about marriage.

our sudden engagement surprised many.
I don't see why. We've known each other since a very long time. Our families have known each other forever. Her mom and my dad did a lot of films together, including my dad's first home production 'Apradh'.

Who is designing your wedding outfit?
Designer Shahid Amir who has been with me ever since the days of 'Jaanbaaz'.

It's said that marriage changes a person?
You can't say that. I don't think it happens. Plus it's not required. Natasha and I have been friends since a long time. We know our virtues and flaws. We accept each other's virtues and ignore the flaws. We know when to give each other space and share a great understanding. Touch wood.

Does the thought of marriage scare you?
I'm completely ready for it. I know it's a new phase of life. I know marriage is a bed of compromises and sacrifices and I am ready.

What else? (Sighs) Cousin Zayed's marriage is scheduled for November. Nisha is hopping between her home in London and Mumbai for all that she needs to do for the wedding, while I am completing my assignments so that I can take at least a six week break to attend Zayed's wedding, attend my own (laughs) and take off for a honeymoon.

Where's the honeymoon happening?
Either in the mountains or on the beach, but something very adventurous.

Your career front too is looking rosy?
(Smiles) I'm very excited. I have three releases this year. All seem very different from one another. "No Entry' has done well and 'Shaadi No 1' is too funny. Then I have 'Ek Khiladi, Ek Hasina' which attempts something never done in our cinema (pauses).

You are working with your dad in "Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina', but it's surprising to see that your dad has done a project outside his own banner?
Yeah. It was damn exciting to share screen space with him. He is awesome, still so stylish in everything he does. But don't tell me that I was responsible for persuading him to accept the offer, for I wasn't (laughs).

Did he put inputs in your role in the film?
Yes. I think his fatherly instincts never lessened. If he thought that I could do better, he would come and tell me to do another take or tell me to concentrate more.

Any advice he has given you on marriage?
He hates being preachy, but yes, he has shared his experiences and learning.

It's surprising to see you doing a David Dhawan film ('Shaadi No.1')?
I always wanted to work in a David Dhawan film. It never worked out before. It's fun to work in a comedy film. I am also doing another comedy- 'Pyare Mohan' and I play Pyare. Indra Kumar and I had been discussing a possible project for more than a year. I think it's going to be very funny. I couldn't stop laughing when I heard the script. I really like the comic genre. I would love to do more of it. It's addictive, I guess.

Anything with dad under his banner?
He's working on a couple of scripts; something exciting will definitely materialize but nothing concrete as yet.

You have changed. You are looking very upbeat?
Life has its ups and downs. I have had my downs. Now is the time for ups.

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