John Travolta considering offer to star in YRF's Paani - Page 3

Originally posted by: AllonsyGeronimo

^Yes I was dissing his filmography, why is that such a shock? So OK he has 3 iconic films- Pulp Fiction, Grease, Saturday Night Fever (I stand corrected), but in a career spanning 35 years, how is that something to be proud of? (granted Pulp Fiction is considered one of the greatest films of all time). Like Tarantino said, if he hadn't offered him Pulp Fiction, he'd probably be churning out Look Who's Talking Part 5. 😆 He practically revived his career with Pulp Fiction, yet despite that his career is still in a lull if you consider the last decade- only Hairspray stands out.
With neither recent commercial/critical success, this would be a good move for him, its not as though he has anything else/better in the pipeline.

Like you found my dissing his filmography a surprise, I think saying BW's top actors would envy his career is definitely a push! Travolta is more of a dance icon, not a movie icon.

Edit: typo

See I don't agree that the number of hits an actor has determines how good he is. Travolta has had a really tumultuous career but I think the sheer popularity (both critically and commercially) of his 'hit' films counters that. Plus he's done some very good films that were just average commercially.

He's not in the league of actors like Pacino, Oldman, D Lewis, etc. However to say he's had bad career is pushing it. He's had a bumpy career. Also I get the impression he just doesn't take acting seriously anymore, and is happy to do stuff that will bring in some money. Personally I think that's why Hairspray has been his only major hit recently.


By the way just noticed you username, I admire anyone who loves Doctor Who, it proves they have good taste. Lol.

Originally posted by: Amara_B

He won't accept, he's saying 'I'm considering it' to be polite. John Travolta's such a fab actor though (had to throw that in).


Wait wait wait, I just went back to read the comments. Are people actually dissing John Travolta's career. Lmao, he's had an excellent career with a lot of range. He's had a career most of Bollywoods top actors could only dream of having. First he has three iconic films and roles under his belt: Grease, Saturday Night Fever, and Pulp Fiction. Then he's also done Get Shorty, The thin red line, primary colors, a civil action, hell even his crap films like Look who's talking and staying alive are entertaining to watch.

John Travolta is a film icon. I don't know how anyone can accuse him of being a poor actor or having a crap filmography, the guys been nominated for an oscar twice.

He's had a pretty sad personal life as well, but still managed to pull through.

Originally posted by: eeyoretel

<font color="#ff3366">Shekhar must buy a big Kent purifier then.</font>

Why not a HUL Purit 😳

I don't think he'll accept it

Originally posted by: Amara_B

See I don't agree that the number of hits an actor has determines how good he is. Travolta has had a really tumultuous career but I think the sheer popularity (both critically and commercially) of his 'hit' films counters that. Plus he's done some very good films that were just average commercially.

He's not in the league of actors like Pacino, Oldman, D Lewis, etc. However to say he's had bad career is pushing it. He's had a bumpy career. Also I get the impression he just doesn't take acting seriously anymore, and is happy to do stuff that will bring in some money. Personally I think that's why Hairspray has been his only major hit recently.


By the way just noticed you username, I admire anyone who loves Doctor Who, it proves they have good taste. Lol.

@ bold: True, but I'd agree with Roaya, he was lucky to be a part of Pulp Fiction not the other way round. And I dissed his filmography not his acting which for whatever reason didn't really take off like the big actors you've mentioned..
Even Uma Thurman, I'd consider lucky that Tarantino was obsessed with her to opt for her for both Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill series cos otherwise crap like My Super ex-Girlfriend and her other films remain obscure.
Lets agree to disagree here- I don't think Paani would be beneath him as others have suggested, now the same wouldn't hold for Christoph Waltz (who Shekhar Kapoor reportedly lobbied for)- I definitely think he's too good for Paani.

@blue: thanks, nice to meet a fellow Whovian. =)

Originally posted by: AllonsyGeronimo

@ bold: True, but I'd agree with Roaya, he was lucky to be a part of Pulp Fiction not the other way round. And I dissed his filmography not his acting which for whatever reason didn't really take off like the big actors you've mentioned..
Even Uma Thurman, I'd consider lucky that Tarantino was obsessed with her to opt for her for both Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill series cos otherwise crap like My Super ex-Girlfriend and her other films remain obscure.
Lets agree to disagree here- I don't think Paani would be beneath him as others have suggested, now the same wouldn't hold for Christoph Waltz (who Shekhar Kapoor reportedly lobbied for)- I definitely think he's too good for Paani.

@blue: thanks, nice to meet a fellow Whovian. =)

I agree about Uma Thurman, don't rate her at all. Christoph Waltz on the other hand...I'm shocked Kapur even bothered approaching him, he's definitely too good for Paani. I don't get why Kapur is so obsessed with getting a Hollywood actor for this film, the good A-list actors won't agree, so what's the point? He'd be better off aiming to rope in British theater actors. Toby Stephens is one of the best young actors in Britain, but not insanely famous and he agreed to do that film with Aamir Khan.

He could have chance of getting someone like Richard E Grant, he's successful but offbeat enough to seriously consider something like this.


Our debate about John Travolta prompted me to go on his IMDB board, wow I wish I hadn't some of the stuff on there is creepy😲

Originally posted by: BindaasReena

It'll probably be like Sylvester Stallone's role in Kambakht Ishq 😆
Just hope they don't give him all the publicity cuz the main lead is Sushant!!!

Originally posted by: BindaasReena

It'll probably be like Sylvester Stallone's role in Kambakht Ishq 😆
Just hope they don't give him all the publicity cuz the main lead is Sushant!!!

Originally posted by: Amara_B

He won't accept, he's saying 'I'm considering it' to be polite. John Travolta's such a fab actor though (had to throw that in).


Wait wait wait, I just went back to read the comments. Are people actually dissing John Travolta's career. Lmao, he's had an excellent career with a lot of range. He's had a career most of Bollywoods top actors could only dream of having. First he has three iconic films and roles under his belt: Grease, Saturday Night Fever, and Pulp Fiction. Then he's also done Get Shorty, The thin red line, primary colors, a civil action, hell even his crap films like Look who's talking and staying alive are entertaining to watch.

John Travolta is a film icon. I don't know how anyone can accuse him of being a poor actor or having a crap filmography, the guys been nominated for an oscar twice.

He's had a pretty sad personal life as well, but still managed to pull through.