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You can't recreate Munni: Malaika Arora
The writer has posted comments on this articleUpala KBRUpala KBR, TNN | Feb 29, 2012, 12.15PM IST
Malaika Arora Khan talks about not doing an item song in Dabangg 2
Kareena Kapoor has been roped in to do an item song in Dabangg 2, but neither Arbaaz Khan nor Malaika Arora are confirming the big news. However, Malaika does say this, "I adore Bebo and think she's absolutely fantastic, so yes, she would be an obvious choice." The item queen sizzled as Munni in the original film produced by her and hubby Arbaaz, and says it is a difficult act to repeat. "It's such an iconic song.
You can't recreate Munni. We would much rather create something new and better. Having said that, Kareena would be fantastic as another Munni, but the creative call will be taken by Arbaaz after he finishes recording the new song for Dabangg 2." How does she feel about another actress doing a Munni? "I don't mind. At the end of day, you have to do what works best for the film. You forget that it's my film too! As far as me doing another item number in my film, you can't repeat a Munni." Malaika is also serving as casting director for the item song along with Arbaaz, who is directing the film this time around. "Arbaaz will consult me when we finalise the actress for the song. Whether it's Bebo or someone else, it will be a mutual decision."
So is Malaika planning to do more item songs this year? She says, "I have just completed the item song Anarkali Disco Chali for Housefull 2. As you know, I don't like doing too many songs - maybe one every few years. Anarkali... has got fantastic response online, so I am very happy about that. I get offered item songs a dime a dozen, but I would rather be exclusive. If you do 10 songs a year, your brand gets diluted. The whole purpose of creating a certain hype is defeated then. It's nice to be exclusive and leave the audience wanting more."
Malaika was considered the luck factor in Dabangg. Will we get to see her at all in Dabangg 2, considering she won't be sizzling in an item song this time around? "I'm sure I will be there in some capacity - what that will be is Arbaaz's decision. There can't be more than one item song in a film, so I won't be doing that for sure!" she laughs, adding, "Right now we are busy with the film's pre-production as we start shooting from March 9."
Kareena Kapoor has been roped in to do an item song in Dabangg 2, but neither Arbaaz Khan nor Malaika Arora are confirming the big news. However, Malaika does say this, "I adore Bebo and think she's absolutely fantastic, so yes, she would be an obvious choice." The item queen sizzled as Munni in the original film produced by her and hubby Arbaaz, and says it is a difficult act to repeat. "It's such an iconic song.
You can't recreate Munni. We would much rather create something new and better. Having said that, Kareena would be fantastic as another Munni, but the creative call will be taken by Arbaaz after he finishes recording the new song for Dabangg 2." How does she feel about another actress doing a Munni? "I don't mind. At the end of day, you have to do what works best for the film. You forget that it's my film too! As far as me doing another item number in my film, you can't repeat a Munni." Malaika is also serving as casting director for the item song along with Arbaaz, who is directing the film this time around. "Arbaaz will consult me when we finalise the actress for the song. Whether it's Bebo or someone else, it will be a mutual decision."
So is Malaika planning to do more item songs this year? She says, "I have just completed the item song Anarkali Disco Chali for Housefull 2. As you know, I don't like doing too many songs - maybe one every few years. Anarkali... has got fantastic response online, so I am very happy about that. I get offered item songs a dime a dozen, but I would rather be exclusive. If you do 10 songs a year, your brand gets diluted. The whole purpose of creating a certain hype is defeated then. It's nice to be exclusive and leave the audience wanting more."
Malaika was considered the luck factor in Dabangg. Will we get to see her at all in Dabangg 2, considering she won't be sizzling in an item song this time around? "I'm sure I will be there in some capacity - what that will be is Arbaaz's decision. There can't be more than one item song in a film, so I won't be doing that for sure!" she laughs, adding, "Right now we are busy with the film's pre-production as we start shooting from March 9."
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