Failure helps to keep you grounded: Nitin
Tere Kya Hoga Johnny to release on December 17. Stars Soha Ali Khan, Shahana Goswami, Karan Nath and Sikander Agarwal.
NEW DEHLI:
Only five films old with plenty of critical acclaim but no real box-office success, Neil Nitin Mukesh takes everything in his “positive stride”.
“I don’t fear failure at all as it is a step towards success. Failure is something that teaches you and helps to keep you grounded,” said Mukesh.
Instead of making his debut with the usual love story, Nitin chose a negative role in the 2007 crime thriller Johnny Gaddar. Though the film was not a commercial success, both the film and Mukesh earned critical appreciation.
Then followed Aa Dekhen Zara, Jail, New York and Lafangey Parindey, which all grew to become average grossers at the box office.
“To be very honest, I’m delighted with the fact that with all the films I did, the producers did not suffer losses. Moreover, most of the directors I worked with earlier are approaching me to be a part of their films again, which is very gratifying as an actor,” said the 28-year-old Nitin.
The actor is the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh but decided to chart a new path and chose to face the camera instead of going behind the mike.
“When I was growing up, I had a vision of larger than life films. All those fights, bullet firings and action sequences always excited me. I have grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan’s films like Sholay and Trishul, which influenced me a lot,” he said.
“Action is thrilling and where there is thrill, you will always find me,” added Mukesh who performed some dangerous stunts in Lafangey Parindey.
Neil’s next feature is Tera Kya Hoga Johnny, which is releasing on December 17 is directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film will see him in the second lead and the protagonist Johnny is played by debutant Sikander Agarwal. The film also stars Soha Ali Khan, Shahana Goswami and Karan Nath.
“Initially when I met Sudhir Mishra, I was scared of him. I felt he would beat me up. But, after working with him, I felt he is a great man, a visionary, extremely dedicated and smooth. Even when he used to get angry on the sets, by the time you would realise he is angry, his anger would disappear. He’s like a father figure to me,” said Mukesh.
Produced by Tutu Sharma, Tera Kya Hoga Johnny was wrapped up in 2008, but the release was deferred for unknown reasons. There were reports that Mukesh was at loggerheads with Mishra over the delayed release, but the actor firmly denied these rumours, “There’s certainly no issue between the two of us. People just like to talk.”
Published in The Express Tribune, December 12th, 2010.
Only five films old with plenty of critical acclaim but no real box-office success, Neil Nitin Mukesh takes everything in his “positive stride”.
“I don’t fear failure at all as it is a step towards success. Failure is something that teaches you and helps to keep you grounded,” said Mukesh.
Instead of making his debut with the usual love story, Nitin chose a negative role in the 2007 crime thriller Johnny Gaddar. Though the film was not a commercial success, both the film and Mukesh earned critical appreciation.
Then followed Aa Dekhen Zara, Jail, New York and Lafangey Parindey, which all grew to become average grossers at the box office.
“To be very honest, I’m delighted with the fact that with all the films I did, the producers did not suffer losses. Moreover, most of the directors I worked with earlier are approaching me to be a part of their films again, which is very gratifying as an actor,” said the 28-year-old Nitin.
The actor is the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh but decided to chart a new path and chose to face the camera instead of going behind the mike.
“When I was growing up, I had a vision of larger than life films. All those fights, bullet firings and action sequences always excited me. I have grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan’s films like Sholay and Trishul, which influenced me a lot,” he said.
“Action is thrilling and where there is thrill, you will always find me,” added Mukesh who performed some dangerous stunts in Lafangey Parindey.
Neil’s next feature is Tera Kya Hoga Johnny, which is releasing on December 17 is directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film will see him in the second lead and the protagonist Johnny is played by debutant Sikander Agarwal. The film also stars Soha Ali Khan, Shahana Goswami and Karan Nath.
“Initially when I met Sudhir Mishra, I was scared of him. I felt he would beat me up. But, after working with him, I felt he is a great man, a visionary, extremely dedicated and smooth. Even when he used to get angry on the sets, by the time you would realise he is angry, his anger would disappear. He’s like a father figure to me,” said Mukesh.
Produced by Tutu Sharma, Tera Kya Hoga Johnny was wrapped up in 2008, but the release was deferred for unknown reasons. There were reports that Mukesh was at loggerheads with Mishra over the delayed release, but the actor firmly denied these rumours, “There’s certainly no issue between the two of us. People just like to talk.”
Published in The Express Tribune, December 12th, 2010.