Post by KhushiDreamz on Aug 23, 2006 23:00:02 GMT -5
by: Harneet Singh
January 15, 2006 (ExpressIndia.com)
[glow=blue,2,300]Rani Mukerji on why she’ll never get a role like Black... [/glow]
You’re finally taking some time off.
Hello, who told you that? I haven’t taken a break. The reason I’m not shooting is because two of my immediate assignments, Babul and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna are with Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan). Once he resumes work, I’ll be back to the grind. But in the meantime, I’m not sitting idle. I’m busy with my meetings and social engagements. These things are more mentally taxing.
Events like attending Aamir Khan’s wedding?
That was lovely. I can’t really talk about it since it’s not my place to do so. But I must say that Aamir is very happy and that makes me happy.
Now that the awards season is upon us, what are your expectations for Black?
Well, Black has been nominated for a lot of categories in the Screen Awards. I’m cheering for my film and keeping my fingers crossed. Yeah, I feel all the nominations are rightly deserved.
Do you ever wonder ‘after Black, what’?
Every actor comes across a role that he or she feels is the best. But you can’t rest on laurels. Maybe I’ll get another role of a lifetime. Maybe Sanjay (Leela Bhansali) himself will give me another great role. That said, I know that I’ll never come across another role like Black.
Did you surprise yourself in Black?
Honestly, I did. I didn’t think I could do a role like that. But then I don’t think any actor really knows what he or she’s doing while shooting. Actors are like babies. After every shot, they look to the director for approval. At least I always do that.
Are you a part of Sanjay’s next?
Yes. Sanjay is very, very special, and I’m honoured that he considered me again. But you won’t get any details from me until he talks.
Who did you fight with on the sets of Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna?
Nobody. Karan is such an affable guy that there can never be any animosity on his sets. I’m really upset these stories are circulating. Now, when we should be supporting him even more, since this is his first film after the demise of his father (Yash Johar), everyone is making his life more difficult.
What’s your equation with Preity Zinta?
Preity and I are fantastic together. She’s a great co-star and I enjoy working with her. All these stories about problems between us are lies. Are we kids, or what?
But she’s been signed for Shaad Ali’s next even though you’ve given him hits like Saathiya and Bunty aur Babli.
I don’t know why everybody wants to know what we are doing next. Just be patient and you’ll all know.
But are you doing Siddharth Anand’s next after Salaam Namaste?
I would love to do his film because he worked with me as an assistant in Hum Tum, and he’s a really fun guy. But it’s too early to comment on anything.
What are your feelings about Paheli’s chances at the Oscars?
We weren’t conscious of this when we were making Paheli. I don’t know what is the criteria for a movie’s selection at the Oscars. As a part of the film and a citizen of the country, I’m hoping it wins. I’m also very happy that four of my movies—Black, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Veer-Zaara and Paheli—were considered.
Three things you’re looking forward to in the new year?
Finishing off Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Babul in style, signing some great new projects and something very personal in my real life.
What’s that?
Well, I’m going to be an aunt. My brother Raja and bhabhi Jyoti are going to be parents, so I’m really excited.
What about a boyfriend?
That’s a great idea. But I’m not looking for someone right now. That space is empty and hope it’s filled soon. Maybe in years to come, if not this year.
January 15, 2006 (ExpressIndia.com)
[glow=blue,2,300]Rani Mukerji on why she’ll never get a role like Black... [/glow]
You’re finally taking some time off.
Hello, who told you that? I haven’t taken a break. The reason I’m not shooting is because two of my immediate assignments, Babul and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna are with Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan). Once he resumes work, I’ll be back to the grind. But in the meantime, I’m not sitting idle. I’m busy with my meetings and social engagements. These things are more mentally taxing.
Events like attending Aamir Khan’s wedding?
That was lovely. I can’t really talk about it since it’s not my place to do so. But I must say that Aamir is very happy and that makes me happy.
Now that the awards season is upon us, what are your expectations for Black?
Well, Black has been nominated for a lot of categories in the Screen Awards. I’m cheering for my film and keeping my fingers crossed. Yeah, I feel all the nominations are rightly deserved.
Do you ever wonder ‘after Black, what’?
Every actor comes across a role that he or she feels is the best. But you can’t rest on laurels. Maybe I’ll get another role of a lifetime. Maybe Sanjay (Leela Bhansali) himself will give me another great role. That said, I know that I’ll never come across another role like Black.
Did you surprise yourself in Black?
Honestly, I did. I didn’t think I could do a role like that. But then I don’t think any actor really knows what he or she’s doing while shooting. Actors are like babies. After every shot, they look to the director for approval. At least I always do that.
Are you a part of Sanjay’s next?
Yes. Sanjay is very, very special, and I’m honoured that he considered me again. But you won’t get any details from me until he talks.
Who did you fight with on the sets of Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna?
Nobody. Karan is such an affable guy that there can never be any animosity on his sets. I’m really upset these stories are circulating. Now, when we should be supporting him even more, since this is his first film after the demise of his father (Yash Johar), everyone is making his life more difficult.
What’s your equation with Preity Zinta?
Preity and I are fantastic together. She’s a great co-star and I enjoy working with her. All these stories about problems between us are lies. Are we kids, or what?
But she’s been signed for Shaad Ali’s next even though you’ve given him hits like Saathiya and Bunty aur Babli.
I don’t know why everybody wants to know what we are doing next. Just be patient and you’ll all know.
But are you doing Siddharth Anand’s next after Salaam Namaste?
I would love to do his film because he worked with me as an assistant in Hum Tum, and he’s a really fun guy. But it’s too early to comment on anything.
What are your feelings about Paheli’s chances at the Oscars?
We weren’t conscious of this when we were making Paheli. I don’t know what is the criteria for a movie’s selection at the Oscars. As a part of the film and a citizen of the country, I’m hoping it wins. I’m also very happy that four of my movies—Black, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Veer-Zaara and Paheli—were considered.
Three things you’re looking forward to in the new year?
Finishing off Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Babul in style, signing some great new projects and something very personal in my real life.
What’s that?
Well, I’m going to be an aunt. My brother Raja and bhabhi Jyoti are going to be parents, so I’m really excited.
What about a boyfriend?
That’s a great idea. But I’m not looking for someone right now. That space is empty and hope it’s filled soon. Maybe in years to come, if not this year.
Nice reading. Thanks a lot!!!
we will make it more active. But everyone is more in to social media nowadays