Q: Your next project is "Krrish 2" - have you decided the lead opposite Hrithik?Ī: 'Kites' needed single-minded dedication from me as a producer so I can start thinking of my other projects only after the release of 'Kites'. If you give him any kind of role, he will rise to the challenge and shoulder the responsibility to the T. I will always try to have him in all my future projects because he is a complete actor. Q: Do you feel your films would no longer be complete without Hrithik? Would you have him in every future project of yours?Ī: Yes for sure. I'm glad that since Hrithik has joined me, we have continued with the FilmKraft tradition of delivering well-made hit films. Do you think your son is your lucky mascot and vice versa?Ī: My earlier films made without Hrithik were also big hits. Q: Most of your projects after "Kaho Naa.Pyaar Hai" have had Hrithik. It was then that I decided to take on another director and as I have liked Anurag's work in the past and could see that he and I shared similar sensibilities and vision, I signed him for 'Kites'. Q: What was the premise behind selecting Anurag Basu to helm the film?Ī: As I have produced and directed many films I could see immediately that 'Kites' as a film needed a very seasoned and dedicated producer because of the sheer scale of the film. that love is a universal language it crosses all boundaries and is not bound by any constraints. Q: Does 'Kites' have an underlying message about the universality of the language of love?Ī: 'Kites' is not a preachy film, but, yes, it has a message. Q: How disturbed were you with rumours that Barbara had caused a rift between Hrithik and Suzanne?Ī: Since the rumours were completely baseless they didn't bother me at all.
Q: Considering the controversial kissing scene between Hrithik and Barbara Mori in the film, do you think the censor board is likely to snip any scenes?Ī: In my opinion the censor board should not have any objection because the scenes are well integrated into the screenplay with conviction, purity and honesty. I'm making a universal film for a global audience of all age groups. I'm not catering to any particular audience. 'Kites' is a love story, so the sensuality depicted in the film goes well with it. Is it an attempt to appeal to a global audience?Ī: The sensuality is not worked into the film to unnecessarily titillate or cater to any specific audiences. International singing sensation Peter Andre will perform at the event which will be held at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel.Q: Your films have been far from the sort of sensuality shown in "Kites". The Fashion Extravanganza will be hosted by Zayed Khan and Sophie Chaudhary. Meanwhile, It was also announced that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and A R Rahman will be presented with the IDEA IIFA award for outstanding contribution by an Indian in International Cinema. The star-studded night will see leading designers like Rocky S, Manav Gangwani, Anamika Khanna, Farah Ali Khan and Hong Kong designer Chris Chang showcase their designs. Proceeds of the event will go to the IIFA Foundation as part of charity to support film industry workers who have been adversely affected during production of films.
The fashion extravanganza has been organised on June 12.
Sonam Kapoor will be the show stopper for designer Anamika Khanna. Hrithik Roshan and his wife Suzzane will walk the ramp for the first time together for sister-in-law Farah Ali Khan at the IIFA Fashion Extravanganza in Macau during the IIFA weekend being held from June 11 to 13.