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Sajid Nadiadwala's multi-starrer extravaganza Jaan-E -Mann, directed by Shirish Kunder, releases in October this year.
He gives us a sneak peek into what makes this Salman-Preity-Akshay starrer, special.
How Jaan-E-Mann happened?
After Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, I was planning my next film. At a party at Shah Rukh's home, Farah (Khan) introduced me to Shirish (Kunder). She was dating him then.
Shirish narrated an idea and I liked it. For four months every day, we communicated through SMS on how the script was progressing. He has written the story, screenplay and dialogues.
It's a love triangle?
I would say it's a romantic musical. Jaan-E-Mann has been showcased like a Broadway musical — with the story told in an unusual manner. There is even a curtain raiser, like in musicals. The story concept is new with lots of drama, humour and tears.
Salman Khan
Scenes have been choreographed and dramatically shot.
The canvas is large with an international look to it —Salman dancing on the table, Akshay wooing Preity through a song, the comedy scenes — everything has unusual treatment.
What made you repeat the Salman-Akshay jodi?
I felt that if they could make people laugh in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, they can also make people cry in Jaan-E-Mann.
Their chemistry…
It just improves with time like good wine. When they first met during Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, they had reservations.
But after that, things went from better to best. On the last day of the shoot, one could see the underlying comfort level and respect between Salman and Akshay, in spite of the controversies surrounding them.
What about the controversies that almost stalled the film?
Any rumour or any truth is not bigger than Salman as a person, so there were no apprehension or anxiety pangs. It's an expensive film and was well planned.
Salman Khan and Preity Zinta
There were hiccups like the set being broken down, Salman's hair problems, but we were still on time. The film was delayed by only one and a half months.
Where Jaan-E-Mann has been shot
Manhattan, New Jersey and Mumbai.
Jaan-E-Mann stars instantly agreed to work with Shirish, a newcomer. While Bhansali had to wait for three years for Salman to say yes to Khamoshi.
My stars have confidence in the way I treat my films and focus all my attention on them.
Whether it's David Dhawan or a new director, they don't even listen to the script. Preity, Akshay and Salman didn't even hear a story narration of Jaan-E-Mann.
There are some directors who have to struggle for years to get a break, but not my directors. They have everything handed on a plate.
Trivia on Jaan-E-Mann
• Salman is Suhaan while Akshay is called Agastya in the film.
• The Film City set had to be torn down thrice.
• Saboo Cyril has designed the sets.
• There were security problems in the US and Sajid had to hire bouncers and security to keep away troublesome fans.
• Anupam Kher plays a dwarf in Jaan-E-Mann, while Akshay plays a nerd.
• The film has been made on a budget exceeding Rs 35 crore.
• This is Sajid's fifth film with Salman and his third with Akshay.
He gives us a sneak peek into what makes this Salman-Preity-Akshay starrer, special.
How Jaan-E-Mann happened?
After Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, I was planning my next film. At a party at Shah Rukh's home, Farah (Khan) introduced me to Shirish (Kunder). She was dating him then.
Shirish narrated an idea and I liked it. For four months every day, we communicated through SMS on how the script was progressing. He has written the story, screenplay and dialogues.
It's a love triangle?
I would say it's a romantic musical. Jaan-E-Mann has been showcased like a Broadway musical — with the story told in an unusual manner. There is even a curtain raiser, like in musicals. The story concept is new with lots of drama, humour and tears.
Salman Khan
Scenes have been choreographed and dramatically shot.
The canvas is large with an international look to it —Salman dancing on the table, Akshay wooing Preity through a song, the comedy scenes — everything has unusual treatment.
What made you repeat the Salman-Akshay jodi?
I felt that if they could make people laugh in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, they can also make people cry in Jaan-E-Mann.
Their chemistry…
It just improves with time like good wine. When they first met during Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, they had reservations.
But after that, things went from better to best. On the last day of the shoot, one could see the underlying comfort level and respect between Salman and Akshay, in spite of the controversies surrounding them.
What about the controversies that almost stalled the film?
Any rumour or any truth is not bigger than Salman as a person, so there were no apprehension or anxiety pangs. It's an expensive film and was well planned.
Salman Khan and Preity Zinta
There were hiccups like the set being broken down, Salman's hair problems, but we were still on time. The film was delayed by only one and a half months.
Where Jaan-E-Mann has been shot
Manhattan, New Jersey and Mumbai.
Jaan-E-Mann stars instantly agreed to work with Shirish, a newcomer. While Bhansali had to wait for three years for Salman to say yes to Khamoshi.
My stars have confidence in the way I treat my films and focus all my attention on them.
Whether it's David Dhawan or a new director, they don't even listen to the script. Preity, Akshay and Salman didn't even hear a story narration of Jaan-E-Mann.
There are some directors who have to struggle for years to get a break, but not my directors. They have everything handed on a plate.
Trivia on Jaan-E-Mann
• Salman is Suhaan while Akshay is called Agastya in the film.
• The Film City set had to be torn down thrice.
• Saboo Cyril has designed the sets.
• There were security problems in the US and Sajid had to hire bouncers and security to keep away troublesome fans.
• Anupam Kher plays a dwarf in Jaan-E-Mann, while Akshay plays a nerd.
• The film has been made on a budget exceeding Rs 35 crore.
• This is Sajid's fifth film with Salman and his third with Akshay.
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