Ranbir and Deepika were last seen together in Bachna Ae Haseeno
Mumbai:
Director Ayan Mukherji, who haspaired former couple Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in hisupcoming film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, says he appreciatesthe attitude of the two actors towards work.
Before they split, Ranbir and Deepika were last seentogether in Bachna Ae Haseeno.
The film has created quite a buzz from the time itwent on floors primarily because of the pairing of Ranbir andDeepika.
"Their dating earlier was not a big deal, they were acouple, there were a lot of controversies later like theKoffee with Karan episode and etc. But today there isnothing like that... they are now good friends and co-stars,"Ayan told PTI in an interview here.
"They are very comfortable with each other. It makesme feel good about their attitude towards work," he said.
The promo of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani ends withDeepika's dialogue - Mujhe Tumse Pyar Ho Jayega... Phir Se -to Ranbir.
"A lot has been said about Deepika's line in thepromo. There is excitement among the audience and I am happyabout it. It was part of the story when I wrote that line. Itcomes as the part of the scene, it is very natural. There aremany points in the film where people will feel they would havebeen good together," he said.
Ayan reveals that before zeroing in on Ranbir andDeepika he had some names in mind, but finally cast the twoactors because they fit the bill.
"A lot has been said about their coming together,during the casting process none of that was in our mind. Wewere trying to find the right actors for the roles.
"We took time as we wanted to be 100 per cent sureabout the casting. I feel both were right choices and I amhappy they agreed to do the film," he added.
Releasing on May 31, the romantic film is produced byKaran Johar and also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and KalkiKoechlin.
This is Ayan's second film, the first being Wake upSid (2009). It took him close to four years for his seconddirectorial venture and he is quite okay with it. Ayan doesnot believe in making one film a year.
"I needed time to make this film as I wanted to do itcorrectly. At many levels I think understanding of what Iwanted to make was required, writing it correctly and thenpresenting it. Creativity does not cater to timelines," hesaid.
The germ of the idea for this film came to Ayan muchbefore his debut as a director happened with Wake up Sid. Hefeels he has grown as a director with the second film.
"I think I have been able to express myself much more,there is openness with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. And in someways the film is about different facets of life -- friendship,love, etc. I was obsessed to make this film. I am happy I havemade it now," he added.
Before they split, Ranbir and Deepika were last seentogether in Bachna Ae Haseeno.
The film has created quite a buzz from the time itwent on floors primarily because of the pairing of Ranbir andDeepika.
"Their dating earlier was not a big deal, they were acouple, there were a lot of controversies later like theKoffee with Karan episode and etc. But today there isnothing like that... they are now good friends and co-stars,"Ayan told PTI in an interview here.
"They are very comfortable with each other. It makesme feel good about their attitude towards work," he said.
The promo of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani ends withDeepika's dialogue - Mujhe Tumse Pyar Ho Jayega... Phir Se -to Ranbir.
"A lot has been said about Deepika's line in thepromo. There is excitement among the audience and I am happyabout it. It was part of the story when I wrote that line. Itcomes as the part of the scene, it is very natural. There aremany points in the film where people will feel they would havebeen good together," he said.
Ayan reveals that before zeroing in on Ranbir andDeepika he had some names in mind, but finally cast the twoactors because they fit the bill.
"A lot has been said about their coming together,during the casting process none of that was in our mind. Wewere trying to find the right actors for the roles.
"We took time as we wanted to be 100 per cent sureabout the casting. I feel both were right choices and I amhappy they agreed to do the film," he added.
Releasing on May 31, the romantic film is produced byKaran Johar and also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and KalkiKoechlin.
This is Ayan's second film, the first being Wake upSid (2009). It took him close to four years for his seconddirectorial venture and he is quite okay with it. Ayan doesnot believe in making one film a year.
"I needed time to make this film as I wanted to do itcorrectly. At many levels I think understanding of what Iwanted to make was required, writing it correctly and thenpresenting it. Creativity does not cater to timelines," hesaid.
The germ of the idea for this film came to Ayan muchbefore his debut as a director happened with Wake up Sid. Hefeels he has grown as a director with the second film.
"I think I have been able to express myself much more,there is openness with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. And in someways the film is about different facets of life -- friendship,love, etc. I was obsessed to make this film. I am happy I havemade it now," he added.
