Great expectations from ‘Fitoor’

Actor Katrina Kaif says film stands on its own and is relatable to current issues

NEW DELHI:

Actor Katrina Kaif, who is starring in Abhishek Kapoor’s next venture, Fitoor, shared the storyline of the film is relatable to current topics and stands on its own. “I think more important than being inspired by Great Expectations, it is a relatable story which talks about many problems these days,” Katrina said in an interview regarding the romantic saga that has been adapted from Charles Dicken’s acclaimed novel. “It’s probably one of the most relatable stories I can think of to have been adapted. Whether you’ve read the book or don’t care about it, the film stands on its own and doesn’t need the book to support it. I hope people come into the theatres based on wanting to give the film a shot,” she added.

The actor also shed light on the social stigmas the story talks about. “Social stigma is a big thing. The social status, as I would put it, oftentimes comes in love stories and happens around us because of the nature of our country,” stated Katrina. Singing praises for Kapoor, she shared the director has upheld the integrity of the original novel. “Abhishek has maintained the integrity of the story of Great Expectations. It’s basically about a mother who has been extremely jilted by her lover and become very bitter. As a result, she is almost brainwashing and manipulating her daughter and kind of having a wrong way on love and life,” revealed Katrina. “Maybe, in a certain way, she is trying to protect her daughter from the heartbreak which love can sometimes bring and, in some way, encouraging her to take revenge on men in general for the hurt,” she added.





So does the word ‘fitoor,’ which means passion, hold any personal meaning for Katrina? “If we talk about ‘fitoor’ and love, then obviously it is just the overwhelming, all-encompassing feeling that becomes the centre to the point of the universe,” she responded. “Love can have that effect on you. When you talk about ‘fitoor’ in relation to the movie, that’s the way I see it,” said the actor.

Stressing that she is very passionate about her work, Katrina stated, “I am definitely very passionate about my work. It’s not just my job, it’s also something that brings me satisfaction. There are times when you are tired and have a bad day. But there are many moments when you see the work you do and feel wonderful.”



The actor who has worked on a number of romantic, comedy and action films,  said she chooses her roles based on instinct. “I have always been very basic and instinctive with the kind of roles I choose. If I like a film and it sounds like a film I want to be a part of, then I always go for it. There hasn’t been a plan or strategy, it’s always been very instinctive,” she shared, adding she is open to films in any kind of language and good script. 

Published in The Express Tribune, February 3^rd,  2016.

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