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Sushant Singh Rajput on playing Ishaan in Kai Po Che! and being hailed as Bolly's next big thing

Sushant Singh Rajput as Ishaan in Kai Po Che!

From a backup dancer on Shiamak
Davar's troupe to a lead role in an Ekta Kapoor soap to acting in one of
the biggest films of the season, Sushant Singh Rajput has had a dream run. t2 caught up with the shy 27-year-old on his debut film Kai Po Che! (February 22 release) and beyond.




How did Kai Po Che! happen?


After I dropped out of Pavitra Rishta (his
daily soap on Zee TV), I was all set to attend UCLA (in Los Angeles)
for a filmmaking course when casting director Mukesh Chhabra spotted me
in a coffee shop and asked me to give an audition. I gave it and
Abhishek (Kapoor, director of Kai Po Che!) felt I was perfect...
apart from one problem: I had to play a 23/24-year-old cricketer and I
needed to look fit for that. I worked out for six weeks and lost a lot
of weight. And I was on as Ishaan.


Did you read 3 Mistakes of my Life (on which Kai Po Che! is based) before the film was offered to you?

I had read all the books of Chetan Bhagat, except 3 Mistakes of my Life!
Before I started shooting, I read the script first and then the book
and I found it to be an extremely interesting read. But what Abhishek
has done with it is remarkable...he has converted it into a wonderful,
water-tight screenplay.



Ishaan is flamboyant and impulsive, honest and passionate. How far did you relate to your character?

All the characters
that I have played, whether in theatre, TV or now in my first film,
have been a part of me in some way or the other. Of course, there are
some aspects to my characters I can't relate with. But I have always
believed that if you do your homework properly and study your characters
well, you can find most of their traits in you.

I connect a lot with Ishaan. He is very talented and can't tolerate hypocrites. At the
same time, because of the age that he is at, Ishaan is very impulsive.
He hasn't had an easy life and has seen a lot of hardships, but he tries
to cover it up with a certain overconfidence. As a result, he makes
mistakes. It's a complex character.



The shoot in Gujarat was apparently very tough...

The emotion that was uppermost on my mind through the whole shoot was excitement' the
script was so good and I couldn't believe that I was working with a
National Award-winning director (Rock On!! won Best Feature Film
in Hindi in 2009) in my first film. Almost the entire shoot was on real
locations in Gujarat and at the peak of summer, in almost 50C heat. It
was tough, but the passion that Abhishek had and the excitement that we
came with was somehow bigger than everything else.


What was your equation with Raj Kumar Yadav (Govind) and Amit Sadh (Omi)?

Raj Kumar is a wonderful actor...I really learnt so much from him. Amit was like my
elder brother and he guided me in everything...from camera angles to what
I should eat! To be honest, the three of us were not acting in the
film...we had a certain chemistry from the day we auditioned together and
it continued through the film and beyond. On set, we would constantly
improvise and spontaneously play off each other because we felt so
comfortable.


You are being hailed as Bollywood's next big thing. Does that excite or unnerve you?

It's exciting for sure. But then, I don't know why people are saying that I am the next
big thing. Although it does feel good to hear things like that. I am
someone who has taken risks even when in a secure position. I had an
all-India rank of seven in my engineering joint entrance, but I took up
acting; I was doing well on TV, but I opted out. I have always taken the
responsibility for my decisions and never regretted them. I was all set
to go to UCLA, but Kai Po Che! happened and I enjoyed the process of doing the film.


Even before your first film is out, you are shooting for a Yash Raj film with
Parineeti Chopra; are set to share screen space with Aamir Khan in
Rajkumar Hirani's Peekay; and have also been signed by Imtiaz Ali for his next. What would you attribute your dream run to?

I feel that if one has the courage to dream big and believe in one's dreams and then the
diligence to work towards it, nothing's impossible. I have always taken
huge risks and backed it up with hard work and it's always been very
fruitful for me. I have already started shooting for my Yash Raj film
and Peekay should start sometime this year. I am grateful that my hard work is paying off.

Priyanka Roy

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Amit Sadh's interview -
All friendship movies have
worked wonders - Sangam, Dil
Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti,
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Rock
On. Friends for life with
Rajkumar Yadav & Sushant Singh?
After Kai Po Che releases, yes -
there will be competition, there
will be a separation, but we are
friends for life, yes. We were
stuck together for 24/7 and today
also we keep in touch. If we still
maintain the respect we have for
each other, it'll be wonderful.
Even today Sushant would call and
inform me of the movie he is
doing next, I call Rajkumar and
give him feedback. We all want to
do well and we pray our
friendship grows stronger by the
day.

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Will these be 2013 bollywood's biggest hits?
Kai Po Che

Releasing on 22nd February 2013

Verdict: Hit

Adapted from successful author
Chetan Bhagat's novel 'The 3
Mistakes Of My Life',

The title of the film vibrates on Number 32 '
a lucky octave of Number 5
(Mercury) usually associated with
combinations of people and
nations. In such cases, the person
should hold to his/her own
judgment and opinions, if not,
their plans are likely to become
wrecked by the stubbornness and
stupidity of others.

Bhavikk's Tip: If director
Abhishek Kapoor has stuck to his
vision without compromising on
commercial diktats, this one will
turn out to be a brilliant film in
all aspects.

Look out for Sushant Singh Rajput (21st January 1986)
who will make an absolute
smashing debut with this one.

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Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande have been dating since a long time. They met on the sets of 'Pavitra Rishta' and later became a couple. Both are serious about their relationship and soon plan to take it to the next level.

New song of Kai Po Che...

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Kai Po Che!

From the pen of one of India's most popular novelists, Chetan Bhagat, Ster-Kinekor brings viewers Kai Po Che!, yet another heart-warming tale that has made it onto the big screen ' this time about friendship, cricket, business, cricket, religion, cricket, politics and ... cricket. Look out for cameo roles by Indian cricketers Ajay Jadeja and Gaurav Kapur in this movie produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Abhishek Kapoor. It opens at Ster-Kinekor Gateway in Durban on Friday, 22 February.

Chetan Bhagat's other novels-turned-movies set new standards in entertainment hilarity. His novel Point Five Someone re-emerged on the big screen as Three Idiots (which broke all opening box office records in India), while One Night @ the Call Centre is known as the smash-hit movie, Hello.

Kai Po Che! is the name Bhagat himself chose for the movie version of his novel, The 3 Mistakes of My Life. It portrays three friends ' Ishaan, Omi and Govind - who are battling to overcome their personal demons and who find the clues to their success in cricket. The action takes place at the turn of the millennium, amid a backdrop of religious politics in the city of Ahmedabad. The film will find resonance with South African audiences, where sport has also played a pivotal role in overcoming racial and cultural divides.

Kai Po Che! is all about how friendship (and cricket) help to reinforce our common humanity and how it can in turn overcome issues that threaten to divide us.

The friends are living in exciting times ' it's the turn of the millennium, India is a prosperous, growing, nuclear power and they want to get ahead. The trio hit on a brilliant plan ' to start a cricket training academy and produce India's next cricketing superstars.

As the story unfolds, Govind (newcomer Raj Kuma Yadav), a keen businessman in the making, makes three mistakes that could lead to both the trio's friendship and fortunes unraveling. His friend Ishaan (another newcomer, Sushant Singh Raiput) is a passionate cricket player who has taken a young Muslim cricketer, Ali, under his wing. Omi (played by Amit Sadh) just wants to be with his friends and not be sucked into the religious politics that are threatening to engulf his family.

Kai Po Che! will be shown at Ster-Kinekor Gateway in Durban from Friday, 22 February.

Appreciating Bollywood at its best is made possible by Ster-Kinekor Theatres ' don't miss out on the opportunity to experience these four blockbuster titles on the big screen during February at The Zone in Rosebank and Ster-Kinekor Gateway in Durban.

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Can Sushant Singh Rajput do a Shah Rukh Khan in Bollywood?

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It is a dream that they want to live in reality!


Having made the grade on the small screen, they take the big leap with a prayer on their lips that the switch would make them a Shah Rukh Khan or a Vidya Balan. Nothing wrong with the aspiration except that the facts suggest otherwise.

With the idiot box making them a household name, every year there has been a growing number of actors and actresses who join Bollywood to strike it rich there. Surely many of them scaled up turning impressive performances.

But the million dollar question that begs an answer is as to how many of them actually have the potential to emulate their role models King Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) and the Oo La La girl (Vidya Balan), both of whom used the small screen to launch themselves into the entertainment world.

The current year will see small screen heartthrobs 'Sushant Singh Rajput' and 'Amit Sadh' making their Bollywood debut with the movie 'Kai Po Che!,' which is slated for a February release.

There are many such actors and actresses who have had a stint on TV before entering Bollywood. Few have been successful to carve a niche for themselves but not all. It seems to be a mixed bag.

Last year, Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam made their debut with the movie 'Vicky Donor'. The movie was appreciated for its unique storyline and the good performances of the protagonists led them to win debut awards at many award functions this year. In 2012 itself, Pulkit Samrat, another TV actor famous for his role as 'Lakshya' in Ekta Kapoor's serial made his debut in 'Bittoo Boss' which bombed at the Box Office.

R. Madhavan started his acting career with TV serials in early 90s like 'Banegi Apni Baat', Sea Hawks' and 'Ghar Jamia 'and later graduated to movies. Although he was not as successful as 'Shah Rukh Khan' in Bollywood yet he is considered the 'Shah Rukh Khan' of the south.

'Amar Upadhyay' who earned fame with his role of 'Mihir' in Ekta Kapoor's serial also tried a lot to settle in the industry but failed to create ripples at the box 'office. But does he symbolise the trend? Another actor who made it big both in Bollywood as well as in Hollywood is 'Irrfan Khan'. He acted in several serials before jumping to films. Although never the leading hero yet his performance has earned him name and fame globally.

This means that there might yet be scope for established TV stars to aspire big for silver screen. Film reviewer and blogger, Ananya Bhattacharya, says, "The fate of TV stars in Bollywood doesn't really appear bleak ' people do want to see new faces, and from TV to films is a jump that many people usually undertake."

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, "I do not differentiate between a TV actor and a film actor. Television actually helps in making a person more organised and disciplined which actually boosts one's film career." But the measure of success is another issue, especially since unlike in Hollywood several actors made it big on both the screens. These included 'Leonardo Di Caprio', 'Jennifer Aniston', and 'George Clooney'.

TV actresses still struggle hard in comparison to their male counterparts to get substantial roles in Bollywood. Vidya Balan famous for her role as Radhika in 'Hum Paanch' made her Bollywood debut with the movie 'Parineeta' which gave her tremendous scope for showing her acting skills and after that there has been no looking back.

But the same doesn't hold true for other actresses. For instance 'Aamna Sharif' has two or three movies to her list and all of them were disasters at the box 'office. Post her Bollywood stint, in 2012, she made her TV comeback.

Film critic Bhattacharya says, "Sushant Singh Rajput shot to fame with Zee's 'Pavitra Rishta'. People loved him in the serial and he would now be seen in 'Kai Po Che!'. Given the fact that it is based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller, the film might be able to connect with a large audience ' but whether or not it turns its actors into superstars, is something only time would be able to answer!"