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Failure lets you know your real
friends: Farah Khan
Oct 31, 2012, 12.00AM IST TNN [
Neha Maheshwri ]
After the debacle of her husband Shirish
Kunder's Joker, a film Akshay Kumar refused
to promote for reasons best known to him, filmmaker Farah Khan and Khiladi Kumar fell
apart. The duo had shared a fabulous rapport previously.
They had co-produced Tees Maar Khan and though the film was a box-office turkey, both Akki and Farah benefitted enough to take their friendship
and business association to the
next level. But with Joker, things took a nasty turn. In a candid
chat with TOI, we questioned Farah about it and she said...
What do you have to say about the recent controversy involving Akshay Kumar and
your film Joker?
I just feel that actors need to be a little more responsible. That's my stand on the whole issue. If you are in a project and have taken money for it, you ought to be there till the end.
So, the tiff continues...
Both Shirish (Kunder) and I have moved on. That's why we don't
want to give interviews on this
particular subject. Being the producer, I did whatever I could
to promote the movie. But when the actor washes his hands off,
it sends the wrong signal to everyone.
Do you agree that friendship and enmity in Bollywood are
not permanent?
I don't think they should be permanent anywhere, at least
not enmity. This industry is so small that you bump into the same 30 people at every party. You can avoid someone for
some time, but not forever. But sometimes, you have to stand up for your principles. It's fine to
say that you don't want to work with a person again, because
he/she has wronged you. It's just that after a few years, you
will forget the reason behind the tiff.
How do you tackle failure?
Failure lets you know your real friends. I think Tees Maar Khan's failure has taught me what not
to repeat in my next movie.
Are you planning to write or produce a film starring you?
A big no. I wouldn't want to act again, even though I have got positive feedback on Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. It was
tough acting. A lot of time goes into it. When I'm making a film, I don't waste that much time on
the sets, because I'm constantly working.
Do you sympathise with actors now?
I don't feel bad for actors, as I never got paid as much as them.
What do you think of the '100-crore club?
I don't want to be in the '100-crore club, rather in the '300-
crore club, exclusively.
What kind of mommy are you?
My maids tell me sometimes 'inko daanto zara, sunte nahin hain'. If I raise my voice at them,
they start crying. I blackmail them emotionally. I ask them what would happen when mamma goes away. And then I
would ask 'mera jaidaad kisko
milegi' and they all will scream 'mujhe'. I ask them if they even
understand the meaning of jaidaad. And my daughter will
say, 'your money'.
You are back on television. Why Colors' India's Got Talent
(IGT)?
I am there for only 10 episodes. The best part about me and
Karan (Johar) is that we can take potshots at each other without
feeling offended. If I find someone great on this show, I would definitely use him/her in my projects. It expands your horizon when you watch new
things. Or else, you keep seeing the same old thing.
What is your comfort zone — directing, acting or judging on
TV?
I'm definitely more comfortable directing. Doing TV shows is
even nicer, because that's where my butter really comes from, though I should be off butter now.
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friends: Farah Khan
Oct 31, 2012, 12.00AM IST TNN [
Neha Maheshwri ]
After the debacle of her husband Shirish
Kunder's Joker, a film Akshay Kumar refused
to promote for reasons best known to him, filmmaker Farah Khan and Khiladi Kumar fell
apart. The duo had shared a fabulous rapport previously.
They had co-produced Tees Maar Khan and though the film was a box-office turkey, both Akki and Farah benefitted enough to take their friendship
and business association to the
next level. But with Joker, things took a nasty turn. In a candid
chat with TOI, we questioned Farah about it and she said...
What do you have to say about the recent controversy involving Akshay Kumar and
your film Joker?
I just feel that actors need to be a little more responsible. That's my stand on the whole issue. If you are in a project and have taken money for it, you ought to be there till the end.
So, the tiff continues...
Both Shirish (Kunder) and I have moved on. That's why we don't
want to give interviews on this
particular subject. Being the producer, I did whatever I could
to promote the movie. But when the actor washes his hands off,
it sends the wrong signal to everyone.
Do you agree that friendship and enmity in Bollywood are
not permanent?
I don't think they should be permanent anywhere, at least
not enmity. This industry is so small that you bump into the same 30 people at every party. You can avoid someone for
some time, but not forever. But sometimes, you have to stand up for your principles. It's fine to
say that you don't want to work with a person again, because
he/she has wronged you. It's just that after a few years, you
will forget the reason behind the tiff.
How do you tackle failure?
Failure lets you know your real friends. I think Tees Maar Khan's failure has taught me what not
to repeat in my next movie.
Are you planning to write or produce a film starring you?
A big no. I wouldn't want to act again, even though I have got positive feedback on Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. It was
tough acting. A lot of time goes into it. When I'm making a film, I don't waste that much time on
the sets, because I'm constantly working.
Do you sympathise with actors now?
I don't feel bad for actors, as I never got paid as much as them.
What do you think of the '100-crore club?
I don't want to be in the '100-crore club, rather in the '300-
crore club, exclusively.
What kind of mommy are you?
My maids tell me sometimes 'inko daanto zara, sunte nahin hain'. If I raise my voice at them,
they start crying. I blackmail them emotionally. I ask them what would happen when mamma goes away. And then I
would ask 'mera jaidaad kisko
milegi' and they all will scream 'mujhe'. I ask them if they even
understand the meaning of jaidaad. And my daughter will
say, 'your money'.
You are back on television. Why Colors' India's Got Talent
(IGT)?
I am there for only 10 episodes. The best part about me and
Karan (Johar) is that we can take potshots at each other without
feeling offended. If I find someone great on this show, I would definitely use him/her in my projects. It expands your horizon when you watch new
things. Or else, you keep seeing the same old thing.
What is your comfort zone — directing, acting or judging on
TV?
I'm definitely more comfortable directing. Doing TV shows is
even nicer, because that's where my butter really comes from, though I should be off butter now.
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