War of the titles

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Dolly Shah

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Posted: 19 years ago

War of the titles
By: A hitList Correspondent
April 20, 2006

Saif Ali Khan
My choice: Cannot make up his mind but would prefer Omkara.

The producer needs to decide as few things need to be kept in mind. My logic is, the original title was the name of the character, and should remain. But it's not my decision to make.

Ajay Devgan
My choice: Would like Issak.
After all, the film is a love story and the title must reflect that as well as create a certain curiosity about the film - Issak easily does both. In addition, the title Issak also says something about the film's backdrop.

Konkana Sensharma
My choice: Wants Omkara.
I like Omkara a lot.

O Sathi Se is also nice, but sounds very light for such a grim story.

Viveik Oberoi
My choice: Issak, for sure.
The moment I read Issak, it evoked tremendous emotion within me.

It speaks about a deep love story as also says where the film is located — India.

Bipasha Basu
My choice: Omkara.
The film is very strong and the name Omkara is very strong, too.

It makes you think. A director like Vishal Bharadwaj should have a strong title like Omkara.

Naseeruddin Shah
My choice: Issak.
I don't like titles that reveal all, as well as those that reveal nothing. A title must have charisma to make it curious, but not reveal everything. Issak is a good title, but how will you spell it?

Kareena Kapoor
My choice: Prefers Omkara.
It's the story of Omkara and it has been the tradition to call it Othello across the world, wherever the play has been adapted.

Vishal Bhardwaj
My choice: Insists on Omkara.
I cannot imagine the film called by any name other than Omkara. It is the way the play has always been addressed across the world. There is a certain weight to the film and you can't get the film to lose that integrity with this title