Kumar Gaurav of KAANTE (2002)
Nisha goes one on one with Kumar Gaurav,
one of the leading cast members of the roller coaster of a film, KAANTE.
After being out of mainstream
cinema for a while, Kumar Gaurav is ready to make come back with a bang in
Kaante. The film is the first of its kind to entirely be shot in the United
States. It just came out and its already being called the number one movie of
the year. Read on to find out what Kumar Gaurav had to say.
Nisha Rana: Its quite a rare treat
to see Kumar Gaurav starring in a movie. What exactly helps you pick a role?
And what infatuated you to pick this particular role in Kaante?
Kumar Gaurav: There's a couple of
things that help me pick a role. First, I would have to say the script/story.
It definitely has to be interesting and make me want to be a part of it.
Second, the role I'm offered, I have to want to do the role, otherwise I don't
think anyone can persuade me to take it, and third, the director. The director
is extremely important because he's the one running the show, so I have to be
not only comfortable with him but also have confidence in him. The reason I
chose Kaante was because it was a different subject, and it was quite
interesting. It's about six men and their plan and how they go about getting it
accomplished, the catch is that one of them is a spy.
Nisha Rana: What was coming back into the
mainstream after quite a large hiatus with Kaante like? And tell us something
about your character 'Andy'?
Kumar Gaurav: I think coming back with Kaante
is going to be a great idea. Kaante is being said to be the best movie of the
year, so I think it's definitely the right movie to come back with. My
character in the movie 'Andy,' is a computer hacker. He has a wife and a child
and is struggling to make it in L.A. He is also a small time criminal and meets
the rest of his crew in jail.
"All six of us knew each other
very well..."
Nisha Rana: In all your films your
performances have been noted and highly appreciated, such as in films like
'Naam (1986),' you have been acknowledged as a fine actor. Then why is Kumar not seen
more often?
Kumar Gaurav: Well, I've just been waiting
for better offers. The movies being made today are the typical Hindi movie -
boy meets girl type of thing, and I have already done that. I've already done
my share of romantic movies, and running around the trees singing and dancing.
I was just waiting for something different, and when Kaante was offered to me I
went for it. See, you not only grow in age, but also as an actor. If I cannot
believe in the role or the film, then how will the audience believe in me?
Nisha Rana: How was working
with the rest of the cast, especially the Big B?
Kumar Gaurav: Making this movie was so much
fun; it was like a big party. All six of us knew each other very well. We got
along great; we worked hard during the day and with Los Angeles as our backdrop
we partied hard at night. Sanjay and I are family, Lucky Ali I knew from
college, I've worked with Manoj before, and Sunil and I are good friends. Well,
Amitabh Bachchan has always been like an idol for all of us, so it was an
amazing experience working with him. He's a great professional, a great actor
and extremely fun. He wanted to be just like us, and the funny part is he was
the youngest at heart.
Nisha Rana: What do you think of the music
in Kaante? And what would you say is your favorite song?
Kumar Gaurav: I think the music is really
good. It's different from a regular hindi movie, because its not something like
a song and dance routine, where the lead pair are in the Swiss Alps dancing.
The music to Kaante serves more as a backdrop for the story. Well, I like all
the songs but I extremely like, "Mahi Ve" and "Yaar
Mangiyas.i"
Nisha Rana: What do you have in store for
your fans next?
Kumar Gaurav: Well I'm starring my own
production on Global Terrorism. Right now the script is being worked on and the
cast is being finalized. I will play one of the lead roles but we're still
looking for the rest. We will begin shooting in May 2003.
Nisha Rana: Well Kumar, Thank you for
taking out time to speak to DesiClub, any last words to your fans.
Kumar Gaurav: Believe in yourself, and your
country. Work hard and have a great future. You can do anything you put your
mind too.
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