Rohit Roy Interview transcript
1) Did you always want to be an actor?No I never
wanted to be an actor.. In fact I always laughed when I saw ronit on
screen singing and dancing with his heroines :-) I was doing my MBA
when someone saw my pictures and called for an ad for vimal suitings..
And then anant balani saw those pictures and called me for a film..
That's why I call myself an actor by accident..
2) How did your debut as a director in Dus Kahaniyan happen?It also happened accidently.. Sanjay gupta always knew i wanted to
direct but i never knew he was planning to give me a break so soon:-)
he just called one day out of the blue and told me id be directing rice
plate!! Directing dus k was the most memorable experience of my career
till date.. I have not enjoyed anything else as much as I did directing
shabana ji and naseer bhai.. They are so cute to work with and
absolutely different from their serious images.. I can't even think of
doing a film without them ever!!!
3) Are you planning to director another film in 2009?I
am working on the first draft of my next film which will be an out and
out action flick for White feather.. Am also working on the remake of
the 80's cult classic shaukeen.. That's being produced by my friend
bunty of carving dreams ent..
4) Can you give us some insight to your upcoming films Alibaug, and Mittal vs Mittal?Mittal
will be my first release of 09. Its my first solo film and I am
extremely hopefully that people will like the film and me.. Its a very
very difficult role with shades of grey.. Initial response to my
performance has been very positive indeed and that is very gratifying..
My wife who's my biggest critic liked my work for the first time in my
life.. Alibaug is a very special film to me as it will cast me opposite
my wife manasi.. Its a film about friends and is directed by one of my
closest friends sanjay Gupta.. Its going to be the biggest hit of 09!!
5) How was your work experience in Fashion?Ha
ha what can I say about fashion.. I am completely stunned by the
reactions I received for it.. Its just a small and sweet cameo which I
did for my dear friend madhur.. I never thought people would appreciate
me in a 2 scene appearance!! But it helped me realise what my dad
always used to say... Whatever u do, do it well..
6) One favorite guest that has appeared on your show "Inside Bollywood"Well
that's a tough one.. Everyone who appeared on my show is a favourite..
Otherwise I wouldn't have invited them:-) how can I pick between amit
ji who's my idol and abhishek who's probably one actor who I can trust
implicitly and I love him as a brother.. How can I pick between shabana
ji and naseer bhai?? How can I pick between aamir khan and sanju sir
who treats me like a kid brother?? But if u force me, I'll pick tabu...
I am completely in love with her.. She's stunning inside out.. One of
the best actors of our times.. I simply adore her ..
7) Struggle is something most actors had to go through back in the day...do you feel that it still applies?Hey
struggle has nothing to do with back in the days and all:-))) struggle
is very much a part of all our lives which can never end.. And
shouldnt.. Because end of struggle would mean the end of life.. I would
say the end of one struggle means the begining of another!! I am today
considered somewhat of a multi talent but deep down I still feel I
haven't received the syccess I truly deserve as an actor.. I am
constantly trying to prove my worth inspite of hits like shootiut at
lokhandwala etc.. But I don't mind:-)
8) You have done many films and television shows, which do you prefer?There
is no question that I prefer the medium of cinema.. I am what I an
because of tv but tv never gave me the satisfaction I so craved for.. I
got a lot of popularity and stardom from tv but creatively I was
starved and frustrated.. I enjoy the process of film making and hope to
act in and direct a film soon.. That would be my true calling..
Inshallah
9) The Mumbai Attacks have brought back the
memories of 9/11. Innocent human beings have lost their lives, and the
army, NGO fought with brave heart. What are some actions that you think
the world together should take to stop these kinds of attacks?There's
only one sane action that will stop all terrorist activity.. And no
that does not include any filmy action scene of going and bombing all
the terrorists.. The only way is for all the governments of the world
to come together with one common agenda of non support to any kind of
religious or fundamentalist groups who covertly or openly spread terror
using religion as a basis.. Most warfare or terror attacks are based in
religious differences and I am quite sure no religion can preach
violence or bloodshed.. Which religion would support a dastardly act
like 26/11.. Pakistan should be cajoled and taken into confidence not
forced.. Because the politics of that country will not let the leaders
ever act in favor of India whatever the external pressure..
10)
Today there are many news channels, do you feel they are making a
mockery of many news stories? (Entertaiment and Serious News)Most
of the news channels are making a living out of glorifying the misery
of the aam junta.. Even a situation like 26/11 became a media circus..
But its a thin line as we as audiences also like to see dramatised
versions of the situation.. But I am strongly against masala
reporting.. If a particular journo has tears in her eyes while in front
of the taj its understandable but please don't quiver while showing me
shards of broken glass from a ****in boutique at the hotel!!! That's
mockery..
11) How do you handle fan followings?
I don't have to handle fan following.. My wife makes sure she handles
them on her own:-)) ha ha.. Ok seriously speakin, I ve always enjoyed
my fan following which surprisingly is more female than male which
turned around slightly after shootiut.. I have no problems with it and
they are the reason I am what i am.. I only hope I can keep giving them
reasons for trying to tear my clothes off by continuing to do good
work..
12) If you had a chance to choose another profession, what would it be?I would probably be a painter.. I love the arts and would make a superb artist I think:-)))
13) You recently performed at ITA Awards on songs by Akshay Kumar, what was the moment like?Well
it was good for me but I am hoping it was better for aki.. After all
they were his songs!! I had a great time and was told that it
definately was the most rocking act that nite.. So I guess u should
check with akshay whether he enjoyed it or not:-)
Reporter - Avani Patel
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