'Kyon Ki' is the most intense film I have ever made

Article Updated 09 November, 2005 12:55:57 PM IST

'Kyon Ki' is the most intense film I have ever made - Priyadarshan

PRIYADARSHAN is confident that both his films- 'Kyon Ki' and 'Garam Masala' released last week will do well. Both films are doing fairly good business, though neither of them has received rave reviews.

Excerpts from an interview by VICKEY LALWANI:

For those who haven't seen them as yet, tell us about 'Kyon Ki' and 'Garam Masala'.

'Kyon Ki' is the most intense film I have ever made. It is a love story set in a mad house. It is my version of 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest'. Salman plays a mental patient in the movie. 'Garam Masala' is a comedy about youngsters who indulge in two-timing and get caught.

'Garam Masala' is being touted as a remake of your Malayalam comedy 'Boeing Boeing' featuring Mohanlal, which was reportedly inspired from a 1960’s Tony Curtis comedy?
It's not a remake per se, but yes, an inspiration.

Buzz is, the script of 'Garam Masala' is being taken from the English play 'Plane Crazy About Love'?
It was first used for the film 'Boeing Boeing', made in the 60's. It's a 45-year-old film and after 25 years, there is no copyright anywhere in the world.

Did you make Salman watch the original 'Talvattam' on which 'Kyon Ki' is based?
No. I didn't make Salman watch the original 'Talvattam' made in Tamil, because I wanted him to act as himself. But 'Kyon Ki' is not a replica of 'Talvattam'. I have changed the end and the whole flashback sequence. The original had three songs, here I have six. You can say that the screenplay is completely changed. I have just kept the storyline at the periphery.

Which one will do better in totality- 'Garam Masala' or 'Kyon Ki'?
How can I say that? Both are my babies and I hope they do equally well, though that will be known in the next few days. I'm especially excited about working on 'Kyunki'. I am sure it will take me back to the genre of my earlier films like 'Virasat' and 'Gardish', which I treasure a lot. I am making a conscious effort now to bring in more emotion in my films and move away from laugh riots. Most humour films have a short shelf life.

The three heroines - Daisy, Nargis and Neetu were apparently not happy with each other. Did they create any problems on the sets?
They wouldn't dare create any problems on the set. They are very intelligent that way. They know that if they do, their scenes will be cut down. I was not even aware of any problem between them. I just found out now.

The inclusion of John Abraham is a bit of surprise. Does Abraham have a good comic timing?
John was very uncomfortable in the first week and even wanted to drop out as he thought he was a misfit. But if one has the time to learn, I have the inclination to teach. It also depends on how you explain it to your actors. I used to perform the scene and show it to him.

Your next is 'Maalamaal Weekly'?
It's similar to 'Malgudi Days' in the sense that the story revolves around a poor village trying to cash in on a winning lottery ticket belonging to a man who died of shock when he got to know that he had won. This film will be shot in Kariakudi village, about four hours away from Madurai.

Are you likely to do a Venus film starring Shah Rukh Khan?
I'm currently in talks with Venus regarding this film, but it will most likely happen. While Shah Rukh wants to do a comedy, I want to do something serious in this film. Let's see. It should be interesting.

Anything else, Sir?

I will also make a film on the weavers, but I want the rains for that movie. I co-produced a small film with Jhamu Sughand. It's called 'Freaking' and has Sushant Singh and Sruthi, and is directed by my assistant Rajeev Kumar. It's an experimental film about the exploitation of doctors in a hospital it has a very hilarious approach. It's a black comedy. The film was made in 20 days.

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