Toronto, ON on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
By Kanti Raaj Shah: T-Fare Online
Correspondence: gayfareonline@gmail.com Attn: Kanti
After the super success of BPP's Fashion in 2010, Ang Lee Bhansali announced his next directorial venture: DARR - A Psycho Love Story. Starring Neeraj Khan, Natasha Rai and Farhaaz Khan.
The film will be a comback vehicle for the King of Trollywood, Neeraj Khan after a 7 year hiatus. Says Neeraj, "I am delighted to be back and am humbled by the love and appreciation of my fans, after all these years. I am even more glad to be cast opposite my favorite actress, the beautiful Natasha Rai. With Bhansali ji in the director's seat, I am confident that this will be the biggest film of 2011, if not the decade."
Bhansali had always meant to cast Neeraj for SRK's role. "I started the film with Neeraj is mind. There was no doubt in my mind that Neeraj would be perfect for the role," he said. However, there was fierce competition within Trollywood for both Sunny and Juhi's roles. Bhansali maintains that "Sunny's character required a very physically fit person to defend the actress.
I really wanted Rehan but he would need a lot of time to get back into shape since he's recovering from surgery right now. Farhaaz was very impressive in his screen test and lobbied hard for this role. Hence, I decided to cast him."
As for the coveted female lead, everyone from queen bee Malini to newcomer Deepika Parajuli were vying for the role. Bhansali says "the role is central and requires a very innocent and charismatic personality. I had screen tests and several conversations with Malini but eventually decided not to cast her as I was disappointed with her recent disappearance and unprofessionalism. Deepika showed tremendous potential. She has the beauty and talent that BPP values and I have promised her that I will work with her when the right role comes up. I made the decision to cast Natasha entirely based on the screen test. The moment I saw her in a saree, I knew that I had found my Kiran for DARR. Believe me, when you see the film, you will know that no one would fit this role better than Natasha Rai. She has the grace, innocence and charisma to outdo Juhi in Kiran's role."
5 comments:
OMG this is huge loss for Malini Malhotra as she was hoping to be cast in this film. I think Malini is following in the footsteps of Shonali in Fashion. Success has gone to her head, just like Shonali. Natasha stole the show from her in Fashion and now she has disappeared. I hope she's not doing drugs?
Congrats to Natasha Rai. She needs to work hard right now to show everyone that she's better and more professional. She should give more interviews and touch base with her fans. This is an excellent time for her to steal the #1 spot. I hope she will be seen in glamorous saree and not covered head to toe like she usually does though. Also, very excited to see Niraj again.
I thought Deepika would have bagges this role as it required a young and innocent face. I don't know what Bhansali is saying about Natasha being right for this role because she is kind of overweight. How is she going to fit into the sexy clothes? :)
CONGRATULATIONS SHASHI!!!!!!!!!! I am soo happy for you!!!!! I think the role will really suit you. Welcome back Neeraj!!
Congrats to all 3. I have been dying to see Niraj again. I am so thrilled about his comeback. WELCOME BACK NIRAJ!!!!!!!! Natasha-Niraj after Devdas along with the new kid on the block is a casting coup for sure! Love all you 3. Sending all my best wishes from Kuwait.
Kiran's role requires a very sensuous and sexy character. With all due respect yo Bhansali, I think it would be very difficult to imagine Natasha playing this role.
When you think of Malini, you can see her versatility as a courtesan in Devdas to a glamorous supermodel in Race and from a sati savirti in Silsila to a fun loving bikini babe in Dostana. Malini has so much range as an actress and by now she's proved that she can fit into any role and handle it with ease. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of Natasha - yet. When Natasha did a glamorous character in Race, she was grossly overweight and in Fashion, she was hiding most of her body behind a long dress and a huge bag! I like Natasha...I really do, but her career is missing the "wow factor" that Malini's career has. When Malini appeared in her first mini skirt, she stunned the audience because no one thought she could carry off a glamorous role. She did the same in a classy 2-piece in Dostana.
I hope Natasha takes this opportunity to give her career a boost by showing us her sensuous side. Here's an example of what she could do:
http://www.chakpak.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Kareena-Kapoor-in-Hot-Scenes-.jpg
If Natasha continues to cover her entire body or hide it behind long dresses or bags/belts, I doubt the movie would work. My best wishes always to the talented actress.
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