Mumbai:
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has worked with actor Paresh Rawal in most of his Hindi films, but the director claims that he doesn't believe in favouritism. In fact, he said that he casts actors only according to the script's requirement.
"I do not believe in favouritism. The actors are cast according to the script once it is complete. That is the way I always function," said Priyadarshan.
The filmmaker is currently busy shooting for his new film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal with an ensemble cast of Nana Patekar, Om Puri, Shreyas Talpade, Asrani, Shakti Kapoor and once again, Paresh Rawal.
Such is the camaraderie between Priydarshan and Paresh, that the filmmaker had once said that if he was a woman, he would have married Paresh.
"Yes, I did. It is because he has worked with me in almost 20 films. If he was a woman, they would have stated, we have an affair. He is a man. So I made that statement," said the director.
In a hugely successful career spanning close to three decades, the filmmaker churned out 83 films in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Some of his popular Hindi films are Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
He is looking forward to the release of Tezz, and also excited about Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal.
"Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is a big film in terms of narrative, the plot size, number of days of shoot etc. The production values are great, the cast is also a treat to work with. When you have actors, who trust you completely, it is a delight," added Priyadarshan.
The filmmaker, who was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award this year, feels Shreyas Talpade has a lot of acting potential.
He said that Shreyas has been underused as an actor, and hopes Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal will push him into a new league.
"Shreyas is one of the most talented actors I have ever met. He has not been exploited to his fullest potential. This film will bring him to a new league altogether," he said.
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal will also be Priyadarshan's first movie with Nana Patekar, and the director is all praises for the actor.
"We share a mutual admiration for one another. He is a pleasure to work with," said the 55-year-old.
Priyadarshan refused to reveal the name of the female lead in the movie. "She is opposite Shreyas Talpade and I will talk about her when the time is right. All I can say is that we found her after auditioning almost 22 girls. She has the look we need, is a good dancer and is sensible. I think, we will add another girl to the list of Bollywood's wanted leading ladies after this film," he said.
"I do not believe in favouritism. The actors are cast according to the script once it is complete. That is the way I always function," said Priyadarshan.
The filmmaker is currently busy shooting for his new film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal with an ensemble cast of Nana Patekar, Om Puri, Shreyas Talpade, Asrani, Shakti Kapoor and once again, Paresh Rawal.
Such is the camaraderie between Priydarshan and Paresh, that the filmmaker had once said that if he was a woman, he would have married Paresh.
"Yes, I did. It is because he has worked with me in almost 20 films. If he was a woman, they would have stated, we have an affair. He is a man. So I made that statement," said the director.
In a hugely successful career spanning close to three decades, the filmmaker churned out 83 films in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Some of his popular Hindi films are Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
He is looking forward to the release of Tezz, and also excited about Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal.
"Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is a big film in terms of narrative, the plot size, number of days of shoot etc. The production values are great, the cast is also a treat to work with. When you have actors, who trust you completely, it is a delight," added Priyadarshan.
The filmmaker, who was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award this year, feels Shreyas Talpade has a lot of acting potential.
He said that Shreyas has been underused as an actor, and hopes Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal will push him into a new league.
"Shreyas is one of the most talented actors I have ever met. He has not been exploited to his fullest potential. This film will bring him to a new league altogether," he said.
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal will also be Priyadarshan's first movie with Nana Patekar, and the director is all praises for the actor.
"We share a mutual admiration for one another. He is a pleasure to work with," said the 55-year-old.
Priyadarshan refused to reveal the name of the female lead in the movie. "She is opposite Shreyas Talpade and I will talk about her when the time is right. All I can say is that we found her after auditioning almost 22 girls. She has the look we need, is a good dancer and is sensible. I think, we will add another girl to the list of Bollywood's wanted leading ladies after this film," he said.
