Post by Q*U*E*E*N on Apr 17, 2007 10:07:24 GMT -5
I am my brother's slave
The queen of hearts holds court for Hyderabad Times, and she is feeling candid...
She is one of the most sought after Bollywood divas, and her films become the talk of town even before their shootings commence. Many in the industry still can't stop talking about her camaraderie with Abhishek Bachchan.
Yet, seldom will you find Rani Mukerji speaking her heart to the media. This queen of hearts keeps her personal emotions buried deep under the layers of rouge.
But she has no qualms about admitting that she will do anything and everything when it comes to her family.
"I am my brother's slave for today," jokes the actor as she sits patiently, draped in "dear friend" Sabyasachi's outfit to promote brother Rajaa Mukerji's directorial debut.
She says, "I wonder whether I would have given so many interviews for my own films."
Just when you think she won't talk about her own films, Rani smiles and shares a few anecdotes of her experiences on the sets of her upcoming releases — Tara Rum Pum and Laga Chunri Mein Daag.
"On Pradeep Sarkar's sets, almost everybody is Bengali including Jaya aunty, Konkona and me. We are conversing in Bengali all the time. The only difference is that our dialogues are in Hindi," she says, asserting her Bengali roots with pride.
Ask her why she started her production journey with a Bengali film, and Rani retorts with, "Why not? Ami Bangalir gorbo! "
Now that's what we call self confidence, girl! Wasn't there any apprehension about brother Rajaa donning the director's cap?
"It's true that apprehensions were there right at the beginning. After all, when you associate your name with something, there is a lot at stake, including name, money, respect. People expect a lot from you and there is nothing wrong in that. I just told Rajaa to be sincere in his efforts. In fact, we were all shocked that Rajaa had actually made the film."
Rani is clearly affectionate towards her elder brother. But did her brother bully her in any way to be part of the film?
"No way. Rajaa is a very sweet person." And did she feel left-out for not being included in the cast?
"Oh, Rajaa never asked me. He felt that Hrishita would be the right choice," Rani indulges in some leg pulling before she spills the beans saying, "The truth is that my days are not mine anymore. I can't expect Rajaa to wait for me to give him dates."
Any plans of doing a Bangla film in the near future? "I want to do Bengali films, not for the sake of it. I am seeking good, meaningful cinema," Rani says.
Would she do an out-and-out commercial film like MLA Fatakeshto or I Love You?
"Frankly speaking, I don't get a chance to watch many Bengali films. I don't wish to categorise my films as art or mid-stream. For me, the 100 days that I spend with the unit has to make me happy," Rani seems quite clear about her priorities here as sure as she is about where to draw the line when it comes to taking questions.
And that also includes questions about the Abhiash wedding. "I am here just for my brother's film. Let's stick to that, please," comes the parting shot.
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The queen of hearts holds court for Hyderabad Times, and she is feeling candid...
She is one of the most sought after Bollywood divas, and her films become the talk of town even before their shootings commence. Many in the industry still can't stop talking about her camaraderie with Abhishek Bachchan.
Yet, seldom will you find Rani Mukerji speaking her heart to the media. This queen of hearts keeps her personal emotions buried deep under the layers of rouge.
But she has no qualms about admitting that she will do anything and everything when it comes to her family.
"I am my brother's slave for today," jokes the actor as she sits patiently, draped in "dear friend" Sabyasachi's outfit to promote brother Rajaa Mukerji's directorial debut.
She says, "I wonder whether I would have given so many interviews for my own films."
Just when you think she won't talk about her own films, Rani smiles and shares a few anecdotes of her experiences on the sets of her upcoming releases — Tara Rum Pum and Laga Chunri Mein Daag.
"On Pradeep Sarkar's sets, almost everybody is Bengali including Jaya aunty, Konkona and me. We are conversing in Bengali all the time. The only difference is that our dialogues are in Hindi," she says, asserting her Bengali roots with pride.
Ask her why she started her production journey with a Bengali film, and Rani retorts with, "Why not? Ami Bangalir gorbo! "
Now that's what we call self confidence, girl! Wasn't there any apprehension about brother Rajaa donning the director's cap?
"It's true that apprehensions were there right at the beginning. After all, when you associate your name with something, there is a lot at stake, including name, money, respect. People expect a lot from you and there is nothing wrong in that. I just told Rajaa to be sincere in his efforts. In fact, we were all shocked that Rajaa had actually made the film."
Rani is clearly affectionate towards her elder brother. But did her brother bully her in any way to be part of the film?
"No way. Rajaa is a very sweet person." And did she feel left-out for not being included in the cast?
"Oh, Rajaa never asked me. He felt that Hrishita would be the right choice," Rani indulges in some leg pulling before she spills the beans saying, "The truth is that my days are not mine anymore. I can't expect Rajaa to wait for me to give him dates."
Any plans of doing a Bangla film in the near future? "I want to do Bengali films, not for the sake of it. I am seeking good, meaningful cinema," Rani says.
Would she do an out-and-out commercial film like MLA Fatakeshto or I Love You?
"Frankly speaking, I don't get a chance to watch many Bengali films. I don't wish to categorise my films as art or mid-stream. For me, the 100 days that I spend with the unit has to make me happy," Rani seems quite clear about her priorities here as sure as she is about where to draw the line when it comes to taking questions.
And that also includes questions about the Abhiash wedding. "I am here just for my brother's film. Let's stick to that, please," comes the parting shot.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Hyderabad_Times/Im_my_brothers_slave_/articleshow/1917696.cm s
