Himesh to do sequel to 'Aap Ka Surroor'
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Music
composer-singer Himesh Reshammiya brushes off all criticism of his
decision to turn actor with "Aap Ka Surroor" and says he is already
planning a sequel to the film which is yet to be released. "I'll
of course be a musician at heart. But I'll continue being an actor.
First, though, a long break after 'Aap Ka Surroor'. I intend to take a
two-month holiday. Of course, my future as an actor depends on the fate
of my debut. But I'll definitely do a sequel," Himesh told IANS in an
interview.
"Of course, Hansika (Motwani who stars in the first film) will be with me in the next film."
"The
weather at all my locations has been kind. I'm feeling very grateful.
We've completed the film on schedule. Yes, some people have not been
too kind to me or my project. I guess everyone who enters a new field
has to go through the grind. I've to prove myself. Until I do I'm open
to ridicule. But 99 percent of people have been kind.
"As for
the smirking minority who're questioning my right to be an actor, let
the film come. I've got positive responses from everyone. I started my
career as a serial producer, even then I faced rivalry. I've changed
profession several times, from producing serials to composing music to
singing to doing music videos and now I've come to acting. The number
of professional rivals has been accordingly large.
"My acid test
was the dialogue promotional clippings for 'Aap Ka Surroor'. The film
didn't go thanda when the dialogues came on. In fact it has been sold
to distributors everywhere. That has given me a high."
To
Himesh, acting came easy. "I'm very comfortable facing the camera. I
feel as much job satisfaction as an actor as I do as a musician. Now
it's up to the audience to decide how much they like my acting."
The
film also stars Mallika Sherawat. In fact, Saroj Khan has choreographed
the song "Mehbooba" in "Aap Ka Surroor" for her. And everyone is
wondering how it compares with Ganesh Hegde's "Mehbooba" in Ram Gopal
Varma's "Sholay".
About the leading ladies, Himesh says, "Both
Mallika and Hansika were signed before we left for Germany to shoot. We
never made any effort to hide the fact that Hansika was a child artiste
or that she was doing a south film before she was signed for 'Aap Ka
Surroor'.
"As for Mallika, hers isn't a 10-minute role. She's
done two songs and that itself comes to 11 minutes. Mallika is very
annoyed by the rumour about her abbreviated role and also about the
speculation on her fee. She has been paid what she deserves. No more no
less."
Himesh enjoyed shooting the "Mehbooba" song with Mallika.
"She's a thorough professional. And I must say she plays the part of
Helenji from 'Sholay' very well. My director, Prashant Cheddha, has
tried to bring in the authentic 1970s feeling from "Sholay" into the
song. He has also brought in the modern setting of James Bond's 'Casino
Royale'. Prashant is a director to watch."
Talk veers to Sonu Nigam's allegation that Himesh planted men to disrupt the former's concert in the US.
"Aisa
kuch bhi nahin hua," protests Himesh. "I'd never stoop so low. I don't
need to. I've always maintained Sonu Nigam is the best male singer in
the country. I've no clue why those statements against me are
attributed to him. Even if he's speaking against me I still say he's
the best. And I wish him all the best. He's a colleague. We've worked
closely together. I harbour no ill-will against him. Let him say those
things in my face. Then we'll see."
Some filmmakers think Himesh
has been neglecting his work as a composer to be an actor. "My 'Namaste
London' as a musician is a big hit. Please remember there are only
10-12 hits in a year. Incidentally, 'Red' was a flop. But the music was
a hit. I've never neglected my job as a music composer."
"For 10
very dramatic minutes I appear without a cap. Even in the 'Mehbooba'
song I appear without the cap for half the film. People will get to
know through the film why I wear a cap."
He thinks for a while, "All the controversies have kept interest alive in the film. I hope the film lives up to the hype."
Strangely,
Himesh's lucky mascot Salman Khan doesn't figure in "Aap Ka Surroor".
"I never asked him to be in the film. But, yes, my dad's, god's and
Salman's blessings are with me."
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service
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