Zanjeer will release this Friday (September 6, 2013)
Mumbai:
Ram Charan Teja, who wasapprehensive to step into the shoes of megastar AmitabhBachchan in the remake of 1973 superhit Zanjeer, says he isnot expecting too much from the movie.
Ram hopes he gets 10 per cent of what Bachchan gotfrom this film.
"I don't expect too much. It was intimidating, toget into role of Big B for this film. There was a bit ofpressure and it was difficult to handle. In a way when youtake up a film like this, certain amount of pressure should bethere as it makes you more serious, disciplined andresponsible. It worked to my advantage," Ram said.
Amitabh's role as Vijay Khanna, an aggressive cop,acquired cult status and established him as the angry youngman of Bollywood, giving him his first blockbuster.
The Telugu actor also happened to meet the 70-year-oldsuperstar on the first day of his shoot for the film, helmedby Apoorva Lakhia.
"It was a coincidence that I happened to meet him(Bachchan) on the first day... As we were shooting in the samelocation. I was quite scared as I was playing his character. Ihad no clue how he would react, but he was calm and cool,"said Ram.
"Those blessings gave us energy to perform better. Idid not ask for any suggestions or ideas. I wish he could havegiven some but he is not that kind of a person sharing hisknowledge. He wished good luck," the 28-year-old added.
There were reports that Zanjeer is facing someissues in Telangana. But the actor denies them.
"We are all set... Everything is fine. There is a bitof anguish in the state. But we hope things get resolved soonbut I don't think it will affect the release."
Ram hopes he gets 10 per cent of what Bachchan gotfrom this film.
"I don't expect too much. It was intimidating, toget into role of Big B for this film. There was a bit ofpressure and it was difficult to handle. In a way when youtake up a film like this, certain amount of pressure should bethere as it makes you more serious, disciplined andresponsible. It worked to my advantage," Ram said.
Amitabh's role as Vijay Khanna, an aggressive cop,acquired cult status and established him as the angry youngman of Bollywood, giving him his first blockbuster.
The Telugu actor also happened to meet the 70-year-oldsuperstar on the first day of his shoot for the film, helmedby Apoorva Lakhia.
"It was a coincidence that I happened to meet him(Bachchan) on the first day... As we were shooting in the samelocation. I was quite scared as I was playing his character. Ihad no clue how he would react, but he was calm and cool,"said Ram.
"Those blessings gave us energy to perform better. Idid not ask for any suggestions or ideas. I wish he could havegiven some but he is not that kind of a person sharing hisknowledge. He wished good luck," the 28-year-old added.
There were reports that Zanjeer is facing someissues in Telangana. But the actor denies them.
"We are all set... Everything is fine. There is a bitof anguish in the state. But we hope things get resolved soonbut I don't think it will affect the release."
