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Rakeysh Mehra chats with Vickey Lalwani on his second film Rang De Basanti
Are you imparting a social message via Rang De Basanti? Yes and No. Yes because—there is a hard-hitting message in the end. It will make you think. The film intends to speak to the youth and the nation and maybe the universe as a whole. No because—there is lots of entertainment in the film. At no stage, you will feel that it’s become preachy. In Rang De Basanti, I’m basically narrating a story, with interesting twists and turns. You shot in The Golden Temple on the very first day? Yes. The film’s first shoot day was indeed special. After 15 years, for the first time a film crew was allowed to enter and shoot at this holy pilgrimage place. The title song of the film ‘Rang De Basanti’ was picturised in three days. There was a crowd of about 3,000 people around. How did you think of taking Soha Ali Khan in the female lead? Soha is an enchanting actress. I did not have to think twice before finalising Soha for the role of the young girl Sonia in Rang De Basanti. When she came in front of the camera, it took me merely 30 seconds to take the decision that she was my Sonia in the film. Soha is actually paired with actor Madhavan. She plays a die-hard optimist and a traditional Indian beauty who is both well travelled and well read. Her character is an idealist who feels passionately about issues relating to youth. Many eyebrows have been raised that you have chosen Aamir for the role of a college goer? I don’t understand this age business. I think Aamir is the perfect choice for the male protagonist of 28-30 years. He worked hard to look his age, lost 10-15 kg following a strict diet. He got into the skin of the character. That’s all that matters. I hope we rock. Pray for us. — TWF |
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