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Actor Rajeev Khandelwal doesn't think big budgets, big banners or acclaimed directors are synonymous with good films. A good script clubbed with good performance and good treatment by the filmmaker can do the trick.

He shifted to the film industry with Aamir, after a successful stint on the small screen, with a new director. And now, debutante Neerav Ghosh is directing Rajeev's upcoming film Soundtrack.
Rajeev, who was in the capital recently to shoot for a show on super cars that will be aired on National Geographic Channel, says that a good script matters the most to him. In fact, he didn't do a film in the last two years because he wanted to do something interesting and challenging. "I was grateful when Aamir was appreciated. I wanted to do a film that can be watched over and over again for many years. It takes time to hunt for scripts that hold such quality," says Rajeev, talking about why he has done very few films till date. His last appearance was in the two-month-old Shaitan.
Talking about Soundtrack, he says, "It's a very interesting film. It doesn't have the clichd style of narrating the story. I play the character of a small town guy who comes to Mumbai with big dreams. He becomes a sound recorder but at the height of his career, he is detected with a hearing disorder. It's his story of overcoming the catastrophe."
And while his co-actor Soha, who is portraying the character of a born-deaf girl , researched her role, Rajeev chose to go by whatever the director told him about his role. "I imagined the situation and worked according to that," he says.
He is also looking forward to the Super Cars series. The actor says that he is in awe of super cars from the moment he got to know about the technicalities involved. "It was super exciting to shoot with these beauties. I was going mad and wild," he quips. But his fascination is only for the cars. He confesses that unlike many he has never really been a bike freak. "But I dream of a trip to Ladakh on a bike," he says.

Originally posted by: OliveySOftheart

I would want to express my feeling on about Soundtrack . I could not understood what happen around going on soundtrack promotion ? just 5 n 4 days go to soundtrack will be released but i have been not seen properly soundtrack any promo by each n every channel on TV even less also MTV .what can want to do soundtrack maker ?

I am very worried and Scared now to take 😔 about soundtrack box office result .so how can i would expected to great opening of soundtrack movie from box office .its not possible as yet !
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I think its opening to get 5 %-25% as 🤢its too bad for me bcz I would want to soundtrack movie great opening .Any movie great opening to help to success at box offic mostly . I am not satisfied to see current position of SK.

Originally posted by: sanghamitra_27

puri ea car ander rk h hain na

In complete contrast to his earlier, controversial show Sach Ka Samna, actor Rajeev Khandelwal is now going to provide a wealth of information on the science and technology behind cars in a new international show.

Rajeev chose to host Nat Geo Super Cars that goes on the air on National Geographic Channel from October 10 for the simple reason that he grew up reading the National Geographic magazine. "I have been a huge fan of the magazine. In fact, my dad used to subscribe to it. After reading a few pages and staring at its colourful and insightful pictures, I would get transported to another world. The magazine's unique selling point is that it highlights the cultural heritage and wildlife of virtually every country on the planet."

Talking about the upcoming show, Rajeev says he immediately gave the nod when he was approached by National Geographic Channel. "The unique format of the show also tempted me to host the show. The channel's international reputation was also on my mind. I want to stress the same values that National Geographic stands for."

Describing National Geographic as a treatise on the cultural heritage of every continent, Rajeev says it is almost like religion for all those who want to preserve the rich bio-diversity and the flora and the fauna of the universe. "I am just the face of the series that deals with cars but that it comes from the stables of the National Geographic Channel is special. Frankly speaking, my knowledge about cars is limited and my general knowledge about these amazing cars will gradually increase while hosting the show. Personally I love going on long drives in my sports utility vehicle. 😳😳 Through this show, I will get to drive different four-wheelers." 😳😳

Noting that the international supercar series reveals the art of manufacturing some of the finest international cars, Rajeev says cars sought after by automobile enthusiasts like those on FIA Formula One World Championship will be seen in the series. "We will discuss the process that goes into the making of these high-end automobiles like the Lamborghinis racing bull and the Maseratiun. The series will focus on international cars like the Lamborghini Murcilago, the Porsche GT3, the Audi R8 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom."

For Rajeev it was fun hosting the show Sach Ka Saamna that generated plenty of controversy and became notorious for exposing the contestants' private lives before the whole world, especially their family members. "I liked hosting the show but the first part of the show is over. Let us see when it comes in its second innings."

The actor is also pinning his hopes on an unusual film, Soundtrack, in which he has got an opportunity to play the challenging role of a musician who goes deaf. "Before playing the part, I imagined how a musician who is at the pinnacle of his career would feel when he starts losing his hearing. It would have been a maddening experience for anyone, especially for someone who earns his livelihood out of singing."

Noting that the film is about booze, drugs and sex, Rajeev says the sort of bohemian lifestyle that Raunak Kaul, his character, leads eventually results in his downfall. "In the first half, Raunak seams to have shades of Elvis Presley but not towards the later half. However, the more appropriate historical character is Beethoven, who went deaf. Michael Jackson was not our reference point."

In real life, Rajeev says he never touched alcohol or did drugs because he was a narcissist during his college days. "I was so madly in love with myself that I could not do something that I detested. Taking drinks or drugs were below my self-esteem and I never allowed myself to get tempted by them." 👏😳

Working with talented Soha Ali Khan was an interesting experience for the actor for more reasons than one. "Despite being senior to me in the acting profession, she never behaved like a senior. Having worked with her, I can say that Soha is a hard-working and committed actor."

As Soundtrack is a musical film, there are 12 songs in it. To physically match his fictitious character, Rajeev worked regularly at the gym and lost nearly three kg weight. Unlike other actors, Rajeev was never enamoured of the film world. But he has some fond memories of watching national, regional and international films in different cities where his father, who was in the Army, was posted. "I was not a film buff then and even now I am not." 😆

Instead, Rajeev cultivated a passion for writing and started working on documentaries. "I also did modelling but it was a stop-gap arrangement as I wanted to explore my luck in Bollywood."

On hindsight, Rajeev has no regrets for playing Dr. Aamir Ali in his critically acclaimed debut film Aamir or playing ACP Arvind Mathur in Shaitan. "Whatever films and television shows I have done, I am proud of them."

[WE too Rajeev 😳😳😳😳}

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/radio-and-tv/article2508372.ece