Of good stories and good people

Suraj Sharma, who featured in Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee’s Life of Pi, and was also a part of American TV series Homeland, will next be seen in Bollywood film Phillauri, doesn’t want to draw any comparison between Hollywood and Bollywood.

“I like to tell a story no matter where it comes from. In both the industries, we have some good or bad things, so I don’t think we can really compare Hollywood or Bollywood. Good stories are good stories and good people are good people,” he said. His new film Phillauri is produced by and also stars Anushka Sharma. Suraj added, “I was waiting to work in Bollywood, but it had to fit right; Phillauri is perfect. As far as my character is considered, it is very much interesting. Working in Phillauri was super fun, because it isn’t only funny or my character is a comic, but it is weird to be put in that situation.”

In the film, he plays an NRI who is made to marry a tree before his actual wedding. The fun lies in the fact that Shashi (Anushka), a friendly ghost, lives on the tree. The movie, which is set to be released on March 24, also features Diljit Dosanjh and is directed by Anshai Lal. —IANS

Picture perfect 

Since few weeks, Anushka Sharma, who is busy shooting for her upcoming movie Phillauri, has been sharing really interesting posters to promote the movie.

But, the latest addition in those posters takes Phillauri’s Shashi on a journey to an ‘unknown location,’ with Pi and Richard Parker. Here, have a look! —ANI