Mumbai:
It was during a welcome break from the incessant rains in Mumbai that Prabhu Deva opened the doors of his Lokhandwala apartment for us. Sitting with a cup of green tea and clad in a black tee and denims, Prabhu Deva spoke about his film, family and about keeping his producers happy.
Question: With two back-to-back hits in Wanted and Rowdy Rathore, have you become the most wanted director in the industry?
Prabhu Deva: How can I call myself that? May be, others can say...
Question: Do you feel today you have become a part of Bollywood?
Prabhu Deva: Yes, and I'm happy. After all, I'm also a human (smiles). Before I started making films for Bollywood, I had apprehensions. But after all, sensibilities through out the country are pretty much the same. We all need romance, comedy, action, emotions...
Question: After directing Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, you will be working with debutant actor Girish Taurani...
Prabhu Deva: Yes, it will be very challenging. While I am used to directing action flicks, this one will be a romance.
Question: You seem to be very fond of remakes?
Prabhu Deva: Even my friends ask me the same question! But my next two films are based on original scripts. As long as my producer and the audience are happy, I am happy.
Question: Your Rowdy Rathore made it to the Rs 100 crore club.
Prabhu Deva: I never ask about my film collections. If I like the film, that's enough for me. I have two friends who keep me abreast about the box office collections. That's enough information for me.
Question: You will be acting in a film called ABCD...
Prabhu Deva: I'm very excited about it, as it is a dance film and that too in 3D. I am as excited as a newcomer! I share screen space with my friend Ganesh Acharya.
Question: Apparently you made Sonakshi Sinha work so hard in her debut item song that she ended up with an injury?
Prabhu Deva: We just danced and danced. People love to make mountains out of molehills.
Question: You have shifted to Mumbai permanently?
Prabhu Deva: Yes, I am enjoying it but I really miss my children.
Question: With two back-to-back hits in Wanted and Rowdy Rathore, have you become the most wanted director in the industry?
Prabhu Deva: How can I call myself that? May be, others can say...
Question: Do you feel today you have become a part of Bollywood?
Prabhu Deva: Yes, and I'm happy. After all, I'm also a human (smiles). Before I started making films for Bollywood, I had apprehensions. But after all, sensibilities through out the country are pretty much the same. We all need romance, comedy, action, emotions...
Question: After directing Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, you will be working with debutant actor Girish Taurani...
Prabhu Deva: Yes, it will be very challenging. While I am used to directing action flicks, this one will be a romance.
Question: You seem to be very fond of remakes?
Prabhu Deva: Even my friends ask me the same question! But my next two films are based on original scripts. As long as my producer and the audience are happy, I am happy.
Question: Your Rowdy Rathore made it to the Rs 100 crore club.
Prabhu Deva: I never ask about my film collections. If I like the film, that's enough for me. I have two friends who keep me abreast about the box office collections. That's enough information for me.
Question: You will be acting in a film called ABCD...
Prabhu Deva: I'm very excited about it, as it is a dance film and that too in 3D. I am as excited as a newcomer! I share screen space with my friend Ganesh Acharya.
Question: Apparently you made Sonakshi Sinha work so hard in her debut item song that she ended up with an injury?
Prabhu Deva: We just danced and danced. People love to make mountains out of molehills.
Question: You have shifted to Mumbai permanently?
Prabhu Deva: Yes, I am enjoying it but I really miss my children.
