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November 24th, 2006, 11:47 AM
You saw him rock in ‘Krrish’ and now be ready to watch him set the screen on fire once again in this year’s most exciting film, ‘Dhoom 2.’ Hrithik Roshan talks about his experiences on working for the most awaited film of the year.
Did you watch ‘Dhoom’ and what did you think about it?
Of course I have watched ‘Dhoom’ and its success creates a very good platform for a sequel, but what really propelled me into doing the film, was the script of ‘Dhoom 2.’ So that really was my calling card. It was exactly what I was looking for at that time. I was actually quite bored and stuck at that end of the spectrum, where I was doing this blatant good boy, good son, good brother, good lover kind of roles. Though, of course, they are also quite enjoyable, but it was time to take the big leap towards the other end of the spectrum. And what was waiting for me there was Mr Aryan. So I am really glad that I got the opportunity.
Did the negative role excite you?
I don’t really see Aryan as negative. I see him on the wrong side of the law, but as subtext which is of course in my head and my producers and director’s mind, don’t take this too well. But Aryan seems to be a guy who has this secret mission of ridding the world of all objects of desire that instill feelings of greed, create politics and feed the ego. All these pieces of highly desirable objects, like diamonds and jewelery, just displayed to the world that you can just sit and covet. According to him, these are the things that create greed and need and comes in the way of true caring and being true to the people around you. It makes you lose yourself in wanting more and getting these objects for yourself. One really does not know what he does with all the things he robs in the film. So in my head, he does it because he can and because he thinks these objects of desire are something that are the cause of most of our egoistic battles and his mission is to rid them off the world. So I don’t really see him a villain. And his modus operandi is very unique because he does it with such flair, that really makes him out to be someone you want to be.
Everyone’s been talking about your disguises in the film. How did it feel to get into so many disguises to con people?
The makeup experts that they brought in from London were truly people with a magic wand. They completely transformed me into other human beings and I cannot express how much fun and how exciting it was to live and be and project another completely different human being. I had the time of my life.
You are stepping into John Abraham’s character which was extremely popular. Is that a challenge?
I think every film is a challenge, though Aryan’s character does fit the space of the villain that John’s role was in ‘Dhoom.’ But it’s got nothing to do with it whatsoever, it’s a completely different world and I would say that if we’ve gone a notch higher with ‘Dhoom 2,’ it’s not satisfying enough. It needs to be 10 notches higher to actually make a mark, and that’s what I am hoping for.
What are the kinds of stunts you have done in the film, and how did you prepare for it?
I have done everything in this film that anyone can aspire to do in an action film, be it sand boarding, snow boarding, sky diving, train walking, jumping off a cliff, bikes, cars, everything that you can think of. So I don’t think there’s anything left. I think ‘Dhoom 2’ has got it all.
I had no idea what was waiting for me once I was preparing to get into ‘Dhoom 2’ and what I realised was that what I had done for ‘Krrish’ was nothing in comparison. It was asking a lot more of me, so yes of course there was three months of roller blading training which I think is the most difficult sport to pick up, and the most dangerous, cause if you fall, you definitely break a bone.
I have never given 3 months, to any training, 3 months just for one sequence, then of course there
was snow boarding for which I flew to Dubai and trained myself there in an indoor snow mountain. Then there was walking on the train doing stunts, on and off the train, sand boarding, behind the train, I was actually hooked on to a rope that I was holding on to with my bare palm. With the train speed of 60 km per hour, I was on a sand boarding just skimming behind it and a little falter here and there and what I would land on was the tracks, and at that speed to land on and graze the tracks would spell nothing less than … yes, I have taken a few tumbles and scraped through near death experiences, but came out feeling exhilarated. So it’s been a great experience.
What was it like working with Aishwarya and Bipasha for the first time?
It was a pleasure to work with Aishwarya because she is one of the actresses who thinks about the entirety of the film and is not concerned with just her close up or make-up or what she is doing. So it’s great, to work with actors like that. Her talent is definitely much beyond her looks and her beauty. So it’s been inspiring, engrossing and exciting. Bipasha is so casual to be with, you know she is just herself and she’s got no airs and is really easy to be with though I’ve got no scenes with her in the film. But there was a schedule in Brazil, I think every film you know has this one particular schedule where that becomes memorable because that’s the one in which you all bond. So in Brazil, while we were there for over a month in Rio, we bonded. Because of a bit of problems Abhishek, Aishwarya, Bipasha, Uday and I had a lot of time together. Imagine, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Bipasha, Uday and myself in our swimming costumes in the seas off Rio with not a care in the world, because nobody knew us there.
You have a very different look in the film. Tell us a little about it.
I really want to say one thing about the look and that is that the true hero of this film is Anaita, because what she has done for this film is truly representative of the kind of film ‘Dhoom 2’ needs to be. She has brought out the best of every character; especially Aryan. I think she has outdone herself and for me, it’s been such an exciting leap to just be that grungy relaxed easy going but reflective, very calculating, dexterous agile kind of a person, and the clothes really have helped to bring out and project those aspects of Aryan. He is very proficient in what he does and he is an expert but he’s an individual, and lives like the way he wants to live. It’s almost like he puts 2-3 things together and because it’s coming out of an individual space, it looks stylish, coz he’s creating his individuality out there.
I think that’s what style is about, when you wear and put things together that makes you feel more of yourself, I think that’s what creates an individual outlook and that’s what makes you stand apart from the crowd because it’s personal and not because you are following some kind of trend. So that’s what Anaita has done and I just left myself completely to her and what she has done to the film is outstanding.
Last time you and Abhishek came together on screen you were friends. This time you are foes. Which is better and why?
We are always friends. Abhishek and I grew up together and we wish the best for each other. Even working in this film with him, has definitely made me decide one thing, that once in every 2 years I definitely want to do a film with him, because working with him has been very fulfilling, as he’s a good person and he radiates that, and I am a person without any egos and so is Abhishek. He gives his best when he is within a shot and he is all for the scene to work in its entirety and there is a lot of give and take. I love that, love working with actors who go beyond wanting to be the best, wanting to give the best so that the scene comes out as the best. So that is something that I enjoy doing, because it really creates a bond and you actually enjoy the process of putting the film together, which is what your life is actually made up of. Those moments that you live for a year or two. How much time do you spend watching the success or the reaction to a films release, a day or two or three but what your life is actually about is the process of actually making these films, and what’s important is to enjoy those moments and I really think that working with Abhishek was one of the most fulfilling journeys of my career.
Uday and Abhishek are childhood friends. What was it like working with them?
Since I have already spoken about Abhishek, I will talk about Uday. Uday and me go back a really long way. We have done everything together, name it, and the last thing that I thought we would be doing together is facing the camera, so we’ve had a laugh chatting about that fact. Right from the second standard he and I have been together in every single thing that we have done. If there was something that I learnt, he has learnt and if there was something that he was learning, I joined him, whether it’s karate, computer classes, college, school, tuition, sports everything. So doing a film with him was just an extension of that and I really had a great time. He’s a great guy and I wish the best for him. Not many people realise the talent that Uday possesses, but me being an actor, that I am and with as much experience and knowledge that I have I think Uday has tremendous potential and it’s just waiting to come out and prove to the world. It’s already proved a lot with ‘Dhoom,’ but I think it’s going to go ballistic with ‘Dhoom 2’ because he’s done an outstanding job in this film.
Source: Indiafm
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Did you watch ‘Dhoom’ and what did you think about it?
Of course I have watched ‘Dhoom’ and its success creates a very good platform for a sequel, but what really propelled me into doing the film, was the script of ‘Dhoom 2.’ So that really was my calling card. It was exactly what I was looking for at that time. I was actually quite bored and stuck at that end of the spectrum, where I was doing this blatant good boy, good son, good brother, good lover kind of roles. Though, of course, they are also quite enjoyable, but it was time to take the big leap towards the other end of the spectrum. And what was waiting for me there was Mr Aryan. So I am really glad that I got the opportunity.
Did the negative role excite you?
I don’t really see Aryan as negative. I see him on the wrong side of the law, but as subtext which is of course in my head and my producers and director’s mind, don’t take this too well. But Aryan seems to be a guy who has this secret mission of ridding the world of all objects of desire that instill feelings of greed, create politics and feed the ego. All these pieces of highly desirable objects, like diamonds and jewelery, just displayed to the world that you can just sit and covet. According to him, these are the things that create greed and need and comes in the way of true caring and being true to the people around you. It makes you lose yourself in wanting more and getting these objects for yourself. One really does not know what he does with all the things he robs in the film. So in my head, he does it because he can and because he thinks these objects of desire are something that are the cause of most of our egoistic battles and his mission is to rid them off the world. So I don’t really see him a villain. And his modus operandi is very unique because he does it with such flair, that really makes him out to be someone you want to be.
Everyone’s been talking about your disguises in the film. How did it feel to get into so many disguises to con people?
The makeup experts that they brought in from London were truly people with a magic wand. They completely transformed me into other human beings and I cannot express how much fun and how exciting it was to live and be and project another completely different human being. I had the time of my life.
You are stepping into John Abraham’s character which was extremely popular. Is that a challenge?
I think every film is a challenge, though Aryan’s character does fit the space of the villain that John’s role was in ‘Dhoom.’ But it’s got nothing to do with it whatsoever, it’s a completely different world and I would say that if we’ve gone a notch higher with ‘Dhoom 2,’ it’s not satisfying enough. It needs to be 10 notches higher to actually make a mark, and that’s what I am hoping for.
What are the kinds of stunts you have done in the film, and how did you prepare for it?
I have done everything in this film that anyone can aspire to do in an action film, be it sand boarding, snow boarding, sky diving, train walking, jumping off a cliff, bikes, cars, everything that you can think of. So I don’t think there’s anything left. I think ‘Dhoom 2’ has got it all.
I had no idea what was waiting for me once I was preparing to get into ‘Dhoom 2’ and what I realised was that what I had done for ‘Krrish’ was nothing in comparison. It was asking a lot more of me, so yes of course there was three months of roller blading training which I think is the most difficult sport to pick up, and the most dangerous, cause if you fall, you definitely break a bone.
I have never given 3 months, to any training, 3 months just for one sequence, then of course there
was snow boarding for which I flew to Dubai and trained myself there in an indoor snow mountain. Then there was walking on the train doing stunts, on and off the train, sand boarding, behind the train, I was actually hooked on to a rope that I was holding on to with my bare palm. With the train speed of 60 km per hour, I was on a sand boarding just skimming behind it and a little falter here and there and what I would land on was the tracks, and at that speed to land on and graze the tracks would spell nothing less than … yes, I have taken a few tumbles and scraped through near death experiences, but came out feeling exhilarated. So it’s been a great experience.
What was it like working with Aishwarya and Bipasha for the first time?
It was a pleasure to work with Aishwarya because she is one of the actresses who thinks about the entirety of the film and is not concerned with just her close up or make-up or what she is doing. So it’s great, to work with actors like that. Her talent is definitely much beyond her looks and her beauty. So it’s been inspiring, engrossing and exciting. Bipasha is so casual to be with, you know she is just herself and she’s got no airs and is really easy to be with though I’ve got no scenes with her in the film. But there was a schedule in Brazil, I think every film you know has this one particular schedule where that becomes memorable because that’s the one in which you all bond. So in Brazil, while we were there for over a month in Rio, we bonded. Because of a bit of problems Abhishek, Aishwarya, Bipasha, Uday and I had a lot of time together. Imagine, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Bipasha, Uday and myself in our swimming costumes in the seas off Rio with not a care in the world, because nobody knew us there.
You have a very different look in the film. Tell us a little about it.
I really want to say one thing about the look and that is that the true hero of this film is Anaita, because what she has done for this film is truly representative of the kind of film ‘Dhoom 2’ needs to be. She has brought out the best of every character; especially Aryan. I think she has outdone herself and for me, it’s been such an exciting leap to just be that grungy relaxed easy going but reflective, very calculating, dexterous agile kind of a person, and the clothes really have helped to bring out and project those aspects of Aryan. He is very proficient in what he does and he is an expert but he’s an individual, and lives like the way he wants to live. It’s almost like he puts 2-3 things together and because it’s coming out of an individual space, it looks stylish, coz he’s creating his individuality out there.
I think that’s what style is about, when you wear and put things together that makes you feel more of yourself, I think that’s what creates an individual outlook and that’s what makes you stand apart from the crowd because it’s personal and not because you are following some kind of trend. So that’s what Anaita has done and I just left myself completely to her and what she has done to the film is outstanding.
Last time you and Abhishek came together on screen you were friends. This time you are foes. Which is better and why?
We are always friends. Abhishek and I grew up together and we wish the best for each other. Even working in this film with him, has definitely made me decide one thing, that once in every 2 years I definitely want to do a film with him, because working with him has been very fulfilling, as he’s a good person and he radiates that, and I am a person without any egos and so is Abhishek. He gives his best when he is within a shot and he is all for the scene to work in its entirety and there is a lot of give and take. I love that, love working with actors who go beyond wanting to be the best, wanting to give the best so that the scene comes out as the best. So that is something that I enjoy doing, because it really creates a bond and you actually enjoy the process of putting the film together, which is what your life is actually made up of. Those moments that you live for a year or two. How much time do you spend watching the success or the reaction to a films release, a day or two or three but what your life is actually about is the process of actually making these films, and what’s important is to enjoy those moments and I really think that working with Abhishek was one of the most fulfilling journeys of my career.
Uday and Abhishek are childhood friends. What was it like working with them?
Since I have already spoken about Abhishek, I will talk about Uday. Uday and me go back a really long way. We have done everything together, name it, and the last thing that I thought we would be doing together is facing the camera, so we’ve had a laugh chatting about that fact. Right from the second standard he and I have been together in every single thing that we have done. If there was something that I learnt, he has learnt and if there was something that he was learning, I joined him, whether it’s karate, computer classes, college, school, tuition, sports everything. So doing a film with him was just an extension of that and I really had a great time. He’s a great guy and I wish the best for him. Not many people realise the talent that Uday possesses, but me being an actor, that I am and with as much experience and knowledge that I have I think Uday has tremendous potential and it’s just waiting to come out and prove to the world. It’s already proved a lot with ‘Dhoom,’ but I think it’s going to go ballistic with ‘Dhoom 2’ because he’s done an outstanding job in this film.
Source: Indiafm
Image Source: SantaBanta