Your character in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Halla Bol is based on one of the Khans.
It’s not based on any one actor; the story isn’t about any one particular actor. It’s a kind of a story, which hasn’t ever happened to any actor.
What’s with your war with Shah Rukh Khan anyway?
Really? What we need to do right now is to jump into a boxing ring and fight. I think you guys will be happy only if that happens. The media wants to create a tiff, so go ahead and do it. The day it happens, we’ll get into that boxing ring.
Has Soham’s association with your banner’s producer, Kumar Mangat, affected your rapport with Karan Johar?
I share a very good rapport with Karan. We don’t meet or talk every day but whenever we meet there are good vibes.
Its believed you’re adamant about not appearing on Koffee with Karan.
I don’t want to do Koffee. I told Karan that this has nothing to do with his show. It’s just that I don’t do those kinds of programmes because I don’t feel comfortable. I’ve never done a TV programme of that nature and don’t want to.
You’re known to work only with directors you’re friendly with -- whether it’s Ram Gopal Varma, Rajkumar Santoshi or Rohit Shetty.
There’s nothing wrong with that. They’re very good directors. So why shouldn’t I work with them? I’ve no fixed notions about working with any director as long as the script is exciting.
Is there a huge enough market to make profit on an extravagant costume drama like Ramayan, Which you are planning?
I’m sure there is a market. A good film will never have a problem reaching its market. Ramayan is in the planning stages. And the director’s vision is clear.
How come Kajol has agreed to play Sita?
Rajkumar Santoshi spoke to me about the project first. I liked the subject and agreed. Kajol liked the subject too, so she’s doing it.
You don’t mind the fact that Kajol is also doing Karan Johar’s next film with Shah Rukh Khan?
So? Why do keep repeating the same thing differently? Either you don’t have brains or I don’t.
Kajol has said that you make a better father than husband. Right?
I’m trying to be equally good as both. But maybe she’s right. Fatherhood makes you more responsible. At the end of the day, there’s nothing like returning to your child’s smile.
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