Vishal Bhardwaj has stated that the viewers has been conditioned to imagine that Imran Khan is a foul actor. He was talking with The Lallantop when Vishal recalled working with Imran Khaan in Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola. Vishal is presently selling his new present, Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley. (Also learn: Vishal Bhardwaj, Tabu’s Khufiya to launch on Netflix on October 5)
Ajay Devgn was the primary alternative for Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola
Talking about Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola, Vishal stated that the subject of the farmers’ land being grabbed within the title of progress intrigued him and Bertolt Brecht’s play impressed the story. When the interviewer stated that the movie’s casting was a bit off as Pankaj Kapur was pitched reverse Imran Khan, the filmmaker stated that Ajay Devgn was initially imagined to do the function however he walked away to accommodate Son of Sardar.
‘We are biased in opposition to Imran Khan
“I can now say that. I was very angry. The number of films that got canned is double of what I have made, including Midnight’s Children, which was so close to my heart. If I directed 11 films, 22 were shut down. I was very angry and just wanted to make the film with anyone, I just wanted to tell the story. I just made the film with whoever was available at the time. And I think we are a little biased against Imran. We have been conditioned to think he is a bad actor. I am not saying he is Uttam Kumar or Dilip Kumar, but we have been conditioned. Never said that he is a weak actor,” Vishal added in the interview.
Naseeruddin and Vishal
During the interview, he also recalled the time he worked with Naseeruddin Shah and revealed that the veteran actor was supposed to play the role eventually essayed by Makarand Deshpande in Makdi, but he made excuses and did not do it. “Mujhe laga wo bahane bana ke nikal gae (I felt he simply made excuses and walked out).” The filmmaker additionally stated that he later gave the script of Maqbool to Naseeruddin and requested him to decide on one function. He initially selected the function of Abba (Pankaj Kapur’s half), however later requested to be given the function of Inspector Pandit.
More about Imran Khan
After showing with Kangana Ranaut in Katti Batti, Imran took a break from movies and is now again within the limelight once more. He is about to make his comeback quickly, he introduced on Instagram.
Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
