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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ram Gopal Varma says Vidhu Vinod Chopra ‘believes he's the best filmmaker'; Anurag Kashyap opens up about quitting Mission Kashmir with him
Renowned filmmakers and recently shared their experiences of working with filmmaker . Anurag recalled walking away from Chopra's film Mission Kashmir. He shared how the decision to leave eventually led to his directorial debut. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He had written a script for director Shivam Nair for television, and at that time, he had to leave Vidhu's Mission Kashmir. He later asked Shivam if he could direct his own script, to which Shivam happily agreed. Anurag Kashyap about Vidhu's 12th Fail In a conversation with India TV, Kashyap also expressed appreciation for Chopra's creative brilliance. 'The child in him is still alive. His self-obsession and vanity co-exist,' he shared. The director recollected a scene from Chopra's recent hit film 12th Fail, where 's character is seen going to Uttarakhand, and the single-shot scene was well-designed. 'When he's at his peak craftsmanship, you do admire him,' he noted. Bollywood Stars Attend Special Screening of Stolen Ram Gopal Varma about 'Mission Kashmir's narration At the same time, Ram Gopal Varma shared a light-hearted incident from a script narration session for Mission Kashmir. He hilariously misunderstood the word shikara (a houseboat), thinking it referred to shikari (hunter). When Vidhu said, 'The shikara blows up,' in the middle of the narration, Ram asked him why the hunter got killed. Varma went on to describe Chopra's furious reaction to the mix-up. 'He was so angry with me (laughs)… I screwed up the entire narration. He was so angry with me that I thought he was about to hit me or something!' Ram further added, 'He genuinely believes that he's the best filmmaker in the world. Whether he is or not, I'm not going to say that. But I don't think any other filmmaker in the world would believe that,' he stated. About Mission Kashmir Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Mission Kashmir, released in 2000, featured Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff, , and Sonali Kulkarni in key roles.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I thought Vidhu Vinod Chopra would hit me': Ram Gopal Varma says 12th Fail director ‘believes he's the best filmmaker', Anurag Kashyap recalls quitting his film
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra was the topic of conversation for directors Ram Gopal Varma and Anurag Kashyap. In a recent interview, the duo revealed hilarious anecdotes and their memories of working with the 12th Fail director. While Kashyap called him 'self-obsessed' and recalled leaving his film Mission Kashmir, RGV said that Chopra believes that he is the best filmmaker in the world. During a conversation with India TV, Anurag spoke about quitting Chopra's Mission Kashmir. Without revealing the details, he said, 'I had written a script for Shivam Nair to do for television. That is when I left Mission Kashmir and I asked Shivam, 'Can I direct my own script?'. Shivam gracefully agreed.' Having said that, the Gangs Of Wasseypur director praised Chopra's creative mind. 'The child in him is still alive. His self-obsession and vanity co-exist. There's one sequence in 12th Fail where Vikrant Massey's character has gone all the way to (Uttarakhand). It's a single-shot scene. The way he has designed it, he's a craftsman. When he's at his peak craftsmanship, you do admire him,' he added. ALSO READ | Ram Gopal Varma says Mani Ratnam called Dil Se co-producer 'mad' for wanting to change film's climax: 'We should switch to Chaiya Chaiya' Ram Gopal Varma had his own funny anecdotes to share. Recalling a script narration for Mission Kashmir, he said, 'He mentioned 'shikara' (houseboat). Now, I am not a Hindi guy. I assumed that 'shikara' meant hunter! I thought that he differently pronounced 'shikari' (laughs). A little ahead into the narration, he told me, 'The shikara blows up'… After 10 minutes, I asked him, 'Why was the hunter killed?'' He continued, 'He said, 'Ramu, you don't know shikara'! He was so angry with me (laughs)… I screwed up the entire narration. He was so angry with me that I thought he was about to hit me or something!' RGV also claimed that Vidhu Vinod Chopra believes he is the best filmmaker in the world. 'He genuinely believes that he's the best filmmaker in the world. Whether he's one or not, I am not going to say that. But I don't think any filmmaker in the world will believe that,' he concluded.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jackie Shroff: I do a film when I need money or when a big banner comes to me with good work and money
Jackie Shroff has been a constant in Hindi films for 43 years, and remarkably, he continues to remain relevant — landing substantial roles and constantly reinventing himself on screen. Reportedly, the actor has joined the cast of Shah Rukh Khan's next King, adding yet another marquee project to his impressive roster. Lately, he has been on a roll playing characters with grey shades, like in Singham Again or last year's Baby John. Ask him why do his roles with negative shades connect with people so much and he says, 'I am an actor, I try and do all kinds of things, and I have been doing it for years. In the beginning of my career, I did a film called Samay (2003) then I did Mission Kashmir (2000), Parinda (1989), 100 Days (1991). I did play a hero in my first film, but it was an anti-hero in the beginning. He grew up in a place where you learn the underbelly of the city, and then how he changes. So, whatever is given to me, I try and play it right.' Jackie adds, 'I listen to my technicians, and I follow my script. I try and give my own sincerity and emotions that I have. So, the bad guy, the good guy, characters, friendly appearances—I like to do it all. I love my work, and when you love what you're doing, people connect to you.' But what is his strategy behind staying relevant even today? 'There's no strategy. I never strategize or plan. It's all impulsive, as I am an impulsive person; I think on the spot. If I do a film, I could do it for a writer who is a friend of mine, or for a camera person who says 'do din ka kaam hai kar le'. I do a film when I need money or when a big banner comes to me with good work and money,' Jackie responds. And the actor has no qualms about any of the work that he has done. 'I am not cribbing about what kind of roles I am getting to do. An actor should do everything. It's not just that he should be able to be only the main lead. A chair has four legs, and if one leg is taken out, the chair falls down. So, I try to do that kind of role which is a pillar in the film. I am doing anything and everything, and I have a lot of fun with what I do,' he says. Jackie continues to remain one of the busiest actors in the industry, with more work than even the younger generation superstars. 'I have never thought that I am doing less work or more work. We used to do two to three films a day, but now I am doing a film a day. Sometimes I think even that's also too much,' he quips.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Janhvi Kapoor should've given me credit for her viral moves in Devara; we don't get enough credit for choreographing songs of Race: Bosco Martis
Popular choreographer duo Bosco-Caeser began their career back in 2000 with the songs of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's action thriller Mission Kashmir, starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. Bosco Martis, one half of the duo, feels they haven't gotten enough credit for some of the popular songs since then. However, he expressed gratitude to actors who make it a point to celebrate them. 'Just give credit to the choreographer. Even during promotions, if an actor talks about us. Vicky Kaushal was so graceful. He celebrated me. That's how the world got to know I'm the choreographer,' said Bosco, referring to Vicky's shoutout to Bosco-Caesar for the choreography of his popular dance number 'Tauba Tauba' from Anand Tiwari's romantic comedy Bad Newz last year. In the interview with BBC Asian Network, Bosco continued, 'When they talk about it, there's a voice. The choreographers feel happy. Like when Hrithik Roshan spoke about one step we tried in Mission Kashmir in a lot of interviews, I feel happy I'm a part of his journey. We've done it together. How do you celebrate somebody who's given it their all.' When asked about Janhvi Kapoor's viral moves in Chuttamalle from Koratala Siva's Telugu action epic Devara: Part 1 last year, Bosco Martis said, 'I wish Janhvi had spoken about it (Bosco-Caesar's involvement) in the promotions, but it's fine.' He hailed social media as a 'big game-changer' for choreographers as they can share the behind-the-scenes videos of their songs. 'If they don't realise it, then they don't realise it. You just do your work. The correction has to be made, but there's a scientific way of doing it instead of forcing your way in, making that call and asking somebody why they haven't taken your name. There's a protocol that needs to be set. People should get to know who's the choreographer, instead of having someone endorse it,' added Bosco. Bosco Martis also mentioned the songs he feels they don't get enough credit for. One of them was 'Gallan Goodiyan' from Zoya Akhtar's 2015 hit family drama Dil Dhadakne Do. 'The only dancing actors were Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra, and Ranveer Singh, and that's about it. The seasoned actor would be Anil Kapoor. Even Vikrant Massey is in there. Rest of the actors were all raw. To choreograph them with their positions, in a very small area, and in one shot, we had to make sure it was entertaining and that people wanted to be a part of it,' recalled Bosco. Also Read: Choreographer Bosco Martis says his name is missing from 'Senorita' credits despite winning National Award, Remo D'Souza isn't credited for 'Badtameez Dil' He also listed the songs from Abbas-Mustan's 2008 hit action thriller Race — the title track 'Race Saanson Ki', 'Khwab Dekhe' and 'Zara Zara Touch Me' — along with 'Uncha Lamba Kad' from Anees Bazmee's 2007 comedy Welcome and 'I Hate You (Like I Love You)' from Abhinay Deo's 2011 black comedy Delhi Belly, as some of the tracks they didn't get enough credit for choreographing.
NDTV
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Bosco Martis Was Disappointed When Janhvi Kapoor Did Not Acknowledge Him For Chuttamalle From Devara: Part 1
New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor played the character of Thangam in Devara: Part 1. The film had Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan in key roles. Janhvi Kapoor's short role in the film left a lasting impression, especially with the song Chuttamalle with Jr NTR. However, recently choreographer Bosco Martis expressed his disappointment on how choreographers are not given due credit for their work in films. The case in this point is Janhvi Kapoor, who Bosco felt should have acknowledged his work in Chuttamalle. He told BBC Asian Network, "I wish Janhvi would have spoken about it in the promotions, but that's fine, it's okay. If they don't realise it, then they don't realise it. It's a switch. I don't know, I think the correction has to be made, but there's a scientific way of doing this instead of forcing yourself and making the call and asking someone, 'Why haven't you taken my name?' or 'Why are you not talking about me?'" Elaborating his concern on how choreographers and their hard work go unnoticed, Bosco added, "The amount of hard work that has gone in and the amount of planning and expertise it took to make the song look the way it does, when the song is released and becomes a superhit, the choreographer is forgotten." He continued, "A choreographer is not celebrated when the song is showcased for the first time. A star is celebrated because they are the face of the song, and the choreographer is given the backseat and sometimes becomes invisible. I have been vocal about this because I think it's time we speak about it. It's a little disheartening sometimes to not even see your name in the list of credits." However, Bosco did appreciate Vicky Kaushal who was very vocal about Bosco's contributions for his hit song Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz. Bosco also mentioned Hrithik Roshan who had given him due credit for a step that Bosco had given for Mission Kashmir.
