Transcripts of Chat With Farhan .

TRANSCRIPT OF CHAT WITH FARHAN AND HRTHIK IN COFEE WITH KARAN. I THOUGHT SOME PEOPLE WILL ENJOY READING IT.


Episode 12
February 11, 2005

Karan: He came, he saw and boy! He conquered! A lot of people have asked me this - your pet name is Duggu. The origin of the name is?
Hrithik: From, Guddu, that's my dad's name. (Smiles)

Karan: I personally thought you were outstanding in Lakshya. I told you that. But after Lakshya, you haven't signed on a single film! Why is that?
Hrithik: I took my first break after five years. There were the award functions, my world tour for 3 and 1/2 months, and I'm helping my dad with his film.
Karan: Is there a particular reason why you haven't signed on any films. Is the writing or talent not worthy of Hrithik Roshan?
Hrithik: Yes, I've stretched my break too far. I need a break from my break! On a more serious note, no, there is nothing wrong with the industry or the talent. (Smiles) I think I'm at a place where I can have a choice - the film should raise my excitement to a certain level.

Karan: Till I saw Dil Chata Hai, I thought I was the coolest director. Not just me, but every filmmaker thought the traditional way is the only way. But Farhan Akhtar's cinema breaks every conventional norm. Farhan, Hrithik and me were talking about his creative sabbatical and being selective, do you endorse his view? Farhan: Yes, I do. I remember chatting with him, both before and during Lakshya, about focusing one film at a time. Maybe not taking a year and 1/2 as a break.
Karan: The two of you are childhood friends. Did you always know Hrithik would be a great star?
Farhan: It's funny. We all used to hang out at Uday Chopra's house, who had this big home camera. We kept filming each other and Uday would do screen tests. (laughs) We thought Uday would end up being a director, Hrithik, we were convinced would be an actor and they all thought I would be in jail. (laughs)
Karan: Yes, you were this super brat. I didn't, in my wildest dreams, think you would be a director. Did you, Hrithik?
Hrithik: No, I didn't, I thought maybe he'd take up bodybuilding. (laughs)

Hrithik: He's basically a great guy. He's also a dam good dancer. He used to get all the first prizes I used to get the second.
Karan: I remember seeing you people dancing in all these parties, you and Aditya Chopra - dancing and winning.
Hrithik: I just sat and watched. Now I imbibe them.
Farhan: Yes, when I took up dancing is when Hrithik became my disciple. (laughs)

Karan: Farhan, you come from a different world from your dad's. He's been a screenplay writer and a lyricist. Professionally, is it easy having a father like that?
Farhan: Having somebody like that can only be an advantage. He has tremendous talent and is a source of inspiration. He's committed to doing good quality work. He's completely rational and logical. That completes everything that I would want from a peer.
Karan: Has the generation gap never bothered you?
Farhan: I give him a lot more credit. He understands my lot a lot better than I understand his lot. He's evolved over the years to accept the new sensibilities. He's adamant about his view when he knows he's right. (laughs)

Karan: How was it being directed by your father, Hrithik?
Hrithik: It was fun. I was assisting him for six years before I started acting. So, we share the most amazing understanding between an actor and a director.

Karan: Do you think you're a perfectionist, Hrithik? You're very self-critical. You underestimate your own brilliance. You actually don't think you are a good dancer.
Hrithik: I hope you're right. (laughs) But I don't see it like that. It takes a lot out of me. I was really embarrassed on my first day of shooting the dance sequence in Kaho Na… Pyar Hai, so I just keep working hard.




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