Paresh Rawal feels that Ranbir Kapoor is the right choice for the Sanjay Dutt biopic
| Feb 7, 2018, 13:54 IST
Paresh Rawal is thankful that he has kitty full of projects and his year has begun well as he acted after 35 years in Yash Raj film’s project ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ alongside Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif and now he will be seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanjay Dutt Biopic as well. The actor feels that God has been very kind to him. He also praised Ranbir Kapoor and also spoke about PM Narendra Modi biopic.
Talking about Sunil Dutt he said, “First of all, he’s been my favourite actor and human being. I have met him two or three times. The first time, a friend of mine had some cancer-related issue, so we went to meet Dutt Saab. Then, after the Bombay riots in 1992-93, a token fast had been organised, in which both of us had participated. He had to deal with a lot of things — his wife’s illness, his son going adrift — but in spite of that, he was a dignified man. When your character and values are good, only then can you carry on like that. The only other person who comes to my mind when I think about all this is (Amitabh) Bachchan saab. Despite facing so many hurdles in his life, he never had a bad word to say about anyone. God was with him. You get to learn a lot from people like them.”
When asked if Ranbir Kapoor is the right choice for the biopic the actor said, “It was such a huge challenge. You think that it’s about mimicking his mannerisms or his walk. Haath paer koi bhi hila dega uski tarah, magar aankh mein baat leke aani hai. It was important to look like a lost child who doesn’t know what to do. That’s what Ranbir has managed to do. Plus, I think he’s a great actor. Look at his choices. No faaltu roles! He has done films like ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year’ and ‘Wake Up Sid’. An actor is known by his choices, not by his box-office figures. And Ranbir (Kapoor) has shown that. Humko bhi aise actor ke saath kaam karne mein mazaa aata hai, varna humko bhi boriyat ho jaati hai.”
When asked about the biopic on PM Modi he said, “Yes, we are making it. The script is almost locked. There are one or two issues yet to be resolved, and then we will move ahead with it.”
He further said, “Only I can play Modi (smiles). I say that even at the cost of sounding pompous because I really love him. Baat samajh mein aati hai unki. I have observed him a lot. I am also acting in a film on the 2016 Uri attack, where I play the role of National security advisor Ajit Doval. We have been talking about who should play Modi in that. I said just by sporting a white beard, someone can’t be Modi on screen. Aankhon ka power aur anguish hai Modi. People have tremendous faith and trust in him. They know this man is right. Some mistakes might happen lekin accha kaam karte karte galti ho rahi hai.”
Talking about the present scenario in the industry, the actor said, “According to me, the golden period of films has started. We are going to go very far. Look at the new breed of writers, directors and actors. Whether it’s Rajkummar Rao, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput or Vicky Kaushal — pakad pakad ke character karte hain. They don’t do 10 films together, they will do just one but they will hold it together. They have enriched the acting space. Work ethics have changed. You get to see a written, full-bound script. It’s a positive and hopeful sign. I’m really happy that I’m getting to be a part of such wonderful stories. I just have to do one thing, and that is to keep myself fit and healthy.”
Talking about Sunil Dutt he said, “First of all, he’s been my favourite actor and human being. I have met him two or three times. The first time, a friend of mine had some cancer-related issue, so we went to meet Dutt Saab. Then, after the Bombay riots in 1992-93, a token fast had been organised, in which both of us had participated. He had to deal with a lot of things — his wife’s illness, his son going adrift — but in spite of that, he was a dignified man. When your character and values are good, only then can you carry on like that. The only other person who comes to my mind when I think about all this is (Amitabh) Bachchan saab. Despite facing so many hurdles in his life, he never had a bad word to say about anyone. God was with him. You get to learn a lot from people like them.”
When asked if Ranbir Kapoor is the right choice for the biopic the actor said, “It was such a huge challenge. You think that it’s about mimicking his mannerisms or his walk. Haath paer koi bhi hila dega uski tarah, magar aankh mein baat leke aani hai. It was important to look like a lost child who doesn’t know what to do. That’s what Ranbir has managed to do. Plus, I think he’s a great actor. Look at his choices. No faaltu roles! He has done films like ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year’ and ‘Wake Up Sid’. An actor is known by his choices, not by his box-office figures. And Ranbir (Kapoor) has shown that. Humko bhi aise actor ke saath kaam karne mein mazaa aata hai, varna humko bhi boriyat ho jaati hai.”
When asked about the biopic on PM Modi he said, “Yes, we are making it. The script is almost locked. There are one or two issues yet to be resolved, and then we will move ahead with it.”
He further said, “Only I can play Modi (smiles). I say that even at the cost of sounding pompous because I really love him. Baat samajh mein aati hai unki. I have observed him a lot. I am also acting in a film on the 2016 Uri attack, where I play the role of National security advisor Ajit Doval. We have been talking about who should play Modi in that. I said just by sporting a white beard, someone can’t be Modi on screen. Aankhon ka power aur anguish hai Modi. People have tremendous faith and trust in him. They know this man is right. Some mistakes might happen lekin accha kaam karte karte galti ho rahi hai.”
Talking about the present scenario in the industry, the actor said, “According to me, the golden period of films has started. We are going to go very far. Look at the new breed of writers, directors and actors. Whether it’s Rajkummar Rao, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput or Vicky Kaushal — pakad pakad ke character karte hain. They don’t do 10 films together, they will do just one but they will hold it together. They have enriched the acting space. Work ethics have changed. You get to see a written, full-bound script. It’s a positive and hopeful sign. I’m really happy that I’m getting to be a part of such wonderful stories. I just have to do one thing, and that is to keep myself fit and healthy.”