Anil pins hopes on ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’
Actor talks about playing an urbane, chic dad in a dysfunctional family on a cruise trip
Anil last produced the Sonam Kapoor- Fawad Khan-starrer Khoobsurat, which was a great success. PHOTOS: FILE
KUALA LAMPUR:
Anil Kapoor was ‘pleasantly surprised’ about hearing that his upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do will be screened for audiences in Kuala Lampur as part of the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Weekend in June. As the film nears its release, the actor hopes that the Zoya Akhtar-directorial surpasses the success of her last film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Dil Dhadakne Do, which brings together a good-looking and talented ensemble of actors, including Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Shefali Shah, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka Sharma, apart from Anil, will be screened here a day after its scheduled release on June 5.
The film is said to centralise a dysfunctional Punjabi family on a cruise trip and Anil has been cast in the role of the patriarch of the Mehra family. A closer look at his character shows that he will be seen as an urbane chic dad, much like his real self. But not ready to divulge many details about his character and the film, the 58-year-old said, “What can I say about a film directed by Zoya Akhtar? I don’t have to say much. Everybody knows the kind of films she makes and the scripts she writes. Her last one was stupendous. Hopefully, this time will be better.”
Daughter of veteran lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar, Zoya debuted as a director with Luck By Chance, but luck came her way with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, an ensemble movie that encapsulated the fervour and sentiments of modern-day youth. It seems at least that Dil Dhadakne Do will set hearts aflutter.
For now, Anil is looking forward to Iifa, an annual celebration of Indian cinema on global shores. The extravaganza will be held from June 5 to June 7. Sitting at the Marini’s On 57, touted as Malaysia’s highest rooftop bar, Italian restaurant and lounge, and experiencing some of the best views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, Anil said, “I will be here for all three days. I believe in these opportunities of travelling and meeting new people and whenever I get them, I grab them.”
On the question of whether he will perform at Iifa this time, he said, “See, you never know what I am going to do. I go with my instincts and like to do things spontaneously,” said the Mr India star, who, an Iifa organiser referred to as ‘Mr Iifa’ earlier in the day.
“I’m not Mr Iifa,” Anil humbly said. “It is the team behind the event, which is worthy of that title, as they have made the event what it is and there’s a whole lot of hard work behind it.” Excited to return to Kuala Lumpur in June, Anil noted he has not yet filmed for any movie in Malaysia, but he hopes Iifa 2O15 opens the doors to filming opportunities for Indian filmmakers in the country.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 13th, 2015.
Anil Kapoor was ‘pleasantly surprised’ about hearing that his upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do will be screened for audiences in Kuala Lampur as part of the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Weekend in June. As the film nears its release, the actor hopes that the Zoya Akhtar-directorial surpasses the success of her last film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Dil Dhadakne Do, which brings together a good-looking and talented ensemble of actors, including Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Shefali Shah, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka Sharma, apart from Anil, will be screened here a day after its scheduled release on June 5.
The film is said to centralise a dysfunctional Punjabi family on a cruise trip and Anil has been cast in the role of the patriarch of the Mehra family. A closer look at his character shows that he will be seen as an urbane chic dad, much like his real self. But not ready to divulge many details about his character and the film, the 58-year-old said, “What can I say about a film directed by Zoya Akhtar? I don’t have to say much. Everybody knows the kind of films she makes and the scripts she writes. Her last one was stupendous. Hopefully, this time will be better.”
Daughter of veteran lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar, Zoya debuted as a director with Luck By Chance, but luck came her way with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, an ensemble movie that encapsulated the fervour and sentiments of modern-day youth. It seems at least that Dil Dhadakne Do will set hearts aflutter.
For now, Anil is looking forward to Iifa, an annual celebration of Indian cinema on global shores. The extravaganza will be held from June 5 to June 7. Sitting at the Marini’s On 57, touted as Malaysia’s highest rooftop bar, Italian restaurant and lounge, and experiencing some of the best views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, Anil said, “I will be here for all three days. I believe in these opportunities of travelling and meeting new people and whenever I get them, I grab them.”
On the question of whether he will perform at Iifa this time, he said, “See, you never know what I am going to do. I go with my instincts and like to do things spontaneously,” said the Mr India star, who, an Iifa organiser referred to as ‘Mr Iifa’ earlier in the day.
“I’m not Mr Iifa,” Anil humbly said. “It is the team behind the event, which is worthy of that title, as they have made the event what it is and there’s a whole lot of hard work behind it.” Excited to return to Kuala Lumpur in June, Anil noted he has not yet filmed for any movie in Malaysia, but he hopes Iifa 2O15 opens the doors to filming opportunities for Indian filmmakers in the country.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 13th, 2015.