Saif complaints about Tashan to Aditya Ch

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Saif complaints about Tashan to Aditya Chopra


By: Upala KBR, Mid-Day

Monday, May 26 2008
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Saif shot off a missive to Aditya Chopra expressing disappointment about the way his role in Tashan shaped out and about how it was edited Letters appear to be the latest fad in B-Town. After Vidhu Vinod Chopra's letter to Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan has now dashed off a missive to Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films expressing his disappointment and hurt over the way Tashan shaped up.

Says a source, "Saif believes in speaking his mind if he feels strongly against something and then, moving on. When Tashan released, he was unhappy with the way the film had turned out. He felt that not only had his role turned out to be quite different from the narration given but that it had also been chopped quite a bit at the editing table. Kareena and he were shocked at Tashan's dismal turnout."
Although the film was released in April, the timing of the letter makes you wonder whether this is Saif's way of ensuring that he doesn't get the short end of the stick again with his next YRF film which is ready for release. The source adds, "Saif dashed off a letter to Adi telling him all he thought about Tashan and his role in it. Saif wrote about how he felt let down by the film. It was an emotional letter - revealing Saif's hurt and disappointment.

Also, he felt that Yash Raj's next, Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, directed by Kunal Kohli, looked promising. This time, he requested Kunal to show him the film before its release. Kunal did that. Saif loved the film." Saif doesn't deny writing a letter to Adi but adds, "Aditya and I communicated. That's it.

I did feel my role didn't come across as well as it did on paper. Aditya and I spoke about it and we agreed that it was best for the overall narrative of the film. I think we have all moved on to other things and we should let this matter rest. Right now, I am really looking forward to Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic."

Ashish Singh, VP - Yash Raj says, "There's no truth in this. Saif leads in our next, TPTM and came down specially for the launch in spite of being in Australia and being unwell. He is also an integral part of Roadside Romeo and YRF cherishes our relationship with him."

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Posted: 17 years ago
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hahaha if Tashan the crapfest had been a "hit" then Saif would be like "omg its a masterpiece"

he's a joke!
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Posted: 17 years ago
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I can understand why he would be upset. I always wondered why saif signed this role. He was completely sidelined in the movie. By the second half, for a few seconds I didnt even remember he was in the movie, coz i was so absorbed in the akki kareena love story.
You know, the script was the let down in the movie. The director isnt half bad. I was rewatching some portions, and the love story and dialogues between akki and kareena really do leave a huge impact. When they're in that lil boat, when kareena first finds out he's ullu ram, the way she starts recalling their childhood followed by the way she answers akki's question when she says, "hum to cycle pe jaate thay" with her eyes closed. I mean, I felt very moved at that portion. ANd when she hugs him and and he says that he doesnt even know what he's supposed to say in such circumstances, and when she says I love you, and he just laughs and says he's feeling too shy...my god, i was smiling at that part coz its sooo damn adorable! Everyone in the theaters was laughing and enjoying it. And kareena's face expression when she looks at him a second time to wait for him to say "i love you" and he's still too shy, was just too cute!
There are a lotta moments in the movie that show a mature style of film making. Even the childhood story is beautiful. It adds a familiar bollywoodish touch to the movie.
And is anyone like totally obsessed with the background singing whenever akki and kareena talk? Its like a very folkish lady singing for a second. It was at the confession time at the boat and later on when akki leaves for bhaiya jee.
This movie could've been so much, if they just took the absurd portions out...and actually had a propper script. I'm willing to give Vijay the DIRECTOR a second chance, but not script writer.
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Posted: 17 years ago
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Well did he not seen any of the film before its release also a body double acting for him why not voice concerns before. As for his next film lets see how taht does too..
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Posted: 17 years ago
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hahaha
now it's producer or director 's fault 😆 😆 😆
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Posted: 17 years ago
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No matter how long Saif's role was suppose to be in Tashan .. he himself could not have saved that movie from failing. I'm surprised he would sign such a film .. He's always pretty good at choosing decent movies!

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Posted: 17 years ago
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Originally posted by: MrsAckles

hahaha if Tashan the crapfest had been a "hit" then Saif would be like "omg its a masterpiece"

he's a joke!

i know man

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Posted: 17 years ago
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Please, when you quote such a high price to get out of Voice from the Sky and do Race, we know where the priorities are.

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