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Priyanka
points out my mistakes: Harman Baweja
Though his debut movie Love
Story 2050 is still under way, Harman Baweja, producer Harry Baweja's son,
has been voted the most anticipated newcomer of 2007 in a poll. He is surprised
at having beaten Ranbir Kapoor, the son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh,
in the race.
You've been voted the most
promising newcomer, ahead of Ranbir Kapoor.
I'm surprised, very surprised
because Ranbir is being launched by the magician Sanjay Leela Bhansali
whereas I'm being launched by my father. Of course, Harry Baweja is a big
name. But people don't take doting fathers seriously.
However, I'm lucky to have
my dad launch me in a film as huge as Love Story 2050. It's definitely
one of the most expensive films produced in this country. It's your typical
hardcore commercial film...but with a twist. Half the film is F-X, all
done internationally. We're ready to release towards the end of the year.
How was it working with Priyanka
Chopra in your very first film?
She's an extremely challenging
co-star and a seasoned trouper in front of me. She's worked with the likes
of Shah Rukh, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan. A lot of the credit for what
I've done in Love Story 2050 goes to her. She always pointed out my mistakes.
And did you listen to her?
Of course, I took her advice,
and my dad and my cameraman. I've been brought up to be obedient.
How do you react to being
compared with Hrithik Roshan?
I find these premature comparisons
very immature. It's extremely unfair for me to be compared to a guy who
is eight years and 25 films ahead of me. I'm just a new kid on the block.
Hrithik knows all the tricks of the trade. I've just started.
Maybe you're
compared with him because your debut Love Story 2050 resembles Krrish?
Wait and see, Love Story
2050 is nothing like anything we've ever seen. On the script level it has
even been registered at the American Guild Of Writers as a totally unique
experience. My dad wrote this script long back.
He wanted to make it with
another actor in 2000, just like I believe Hrithik's dad wrote his debut
Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai for another actor. Maybe it was meant to be the perfect
rain check for me. My parents have always pampered me with the most lavish
gifts. Dad always spoilt me silly. But this one beats them all. |
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It's a sci-fi thriller, isn't
it?
Sort of. When we tossed
the idea at our friends everyone was like saying, "Dude, what are you attempting?"
Luckily, we knew what we were doing. Now when the film is ready everyone
is saying, "Dude, it's a great idea. Why didn't we make it first?"
Your dancing skills are being
compared with Hrithik?
Ganesh Hegde and Ahmed Khan
have choreographed all my dances in my debut film. I believe I've developed
my own style of dancing and it's very different from what the other A-1
dancers Hrithik and Shahid Kapur do on screen. I'm sure I'll be able to
create my own dancing and acting niche.
You've assisted your dad
through many of his films...
Yes, I have. I helped my
dad first with his Deewane. But that doesn't mean I'm equipped to direct
a film. Maybe a decade from now I'd direct a film. I've a long way to go
as an actor.
By being knowledgeable about
behind-the-camera goings-on I certainly didn't become knowledgeable as
an actor. You can watch movies all your life but it doesn't mean you can
direct films.
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