Star Interview

Interview - Amir Khan's Thalash

Q ; What attracted you to the film? 

 

AK: It is a script that Zoya and Reema have written and that I really like. I just fell in love with the script. 

Each one of my film is a challenge, like Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, and Taare Zameen Par... I have been films stretching the 

boundaries of mainstream films. 

 

 

Q :Can you tell us about your character in Talaash? 

 

AK: Talaash is a suspense drama, a genre that has almost died in Hindi films. At the core of the film is an emotional 

story of loss. I play inspector Shekhawat who is an investigating officer.

 

 

Q; Do you see any similarities between you and your character?

 

AK: We always find answers for all characters somewhere within ourselves. So in an emotional level there are similarities.

 

 

Q ;You had said that both Kareena and Rani could only have played their roles in this film. Why do you think that is?

 

AK: Very good co -actors. Both are responsive and work with you when it comes to acting. You respond, they react instead 

of act and that helps everyone's performance. 

 

 

Q:How much input did you have in the film in terms of producer?

 

AK: My role as a producer was very limited. As Excel Entertainment, both Farhan and Ritesh are extremely able producers.

 

 

 

Q:You have said the film is a suspense drama. What kinds of themes are prominent in Talaash?

 

AK: It has emotions and sense of loss at its core.

 

 

 

Q:Reema is one of the few female directors of Bollywood. How was it like working with Reema in comparison to the previous 

directors that you have worked with?

 

AK: Reema is extremely wonderful and capable director. She knows exactly what she is looking for in a shot. Actually 

approach is individualistic trait and not to do with gender

 

 

Q:What is your favourite song from the film?

 

AK: Talaash music is Ram and Reema's creation. I am in love with the film songs. They just grow on you. Ram and I now 

have worked on Delhi Belly and SMJ.