BOBBY DEOL TALKS TO RADIO SARGAM
Puja Vedi Interviews Punjab da Putthar

Fans of Bobby Deol have seen a lot of the actor recently on the big screen. Films like Kranti, 23 March 1931 - Shaheed and now Humraaz have released back to back. You could almost say that Bobby has never been busier. Luckily, despite his fuller than full diary, Radio Sargam caught up with the actor during the recent British premiere of Humraaz to catch up…

What is so different about Humraaz?
It's a thriller where each character has many different shades. It makes you question, if your lover betrays you, do you kill, or sacrifice your love?

Hmm, is that a clue of the raaz?
(Laughs) You'll have to watch the movie to find out!

How do you think the audience will react your character in the movie?
My character is neither positive nor negative, which makes it somewhat different, so I've had to stylise it in such a way. I've worked very hard on the role and I think my fans will appreciate the efforts I've put in.

Prior to Humraaz you made Soldier and more recently, Ajnabee with Abbas-Mastan, do you think you're their new favourite?
(Laughs) No, I think I'm just lucky to get to work with them. They care about me, trust me and treat me like their younger brother. I love their dedication, their love and I feel very fortunate for working with them on numerous occasions.

What was it like working with Akshaye and Amisha for the first time as a trio?
Well I've worked with Amisha before in Kraanti and we had fun shooting then. Akshaye is great fun to be with and we really bonded during the shooting of the film. It's kind of bizarre, but it seems that I get along with all the Akshaye's I meet. Even my best friend from school was called Akshaye! (Laughs)

What is your favourite song in the movie?
I love the lyrics to Pyaar Kar, which is picturised on all three of us. The title track and Tune Zindagi Mein are also very good. The thing is, each song plays an integral part of the movie because the lyrics intertwine with the dialogues. They aren't just there for the sake of it. We think the lyricist, Sudhakar Sharma did a great job.

You've had a few unsuccessful movies along the way, are there any movies you regret doing?
I don't regret doing any movie. When you read a script, you like the ideas presented in front of you. I'm also a very emotional person and I can't say no to anyone, I just give in, but it's something I'm working on. (laughs)

What movie do you wish you said no to?
Well for example, Kraanti. I just didn't want to do that kind of role as a cop. The character just didn't develop how I wanted it to.

What kind of role do you think best suits you?
I've tried to do different kinds of roles, from action to comedy and I enjoy the challenge of doing something different each time, although I have been unlucky in love stories.

How do you feel about your Punjab da Puttar image?
I'm proud to be Punjabi and I'm proud of my image.

Do you sometimes feel you have to live up to your father or brother when it comes to being successful in acting?
Not really. They went their way and I'm going my way. We're very different and yet we're similar.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I think Mumbai has always been my home. Places like London and California are good for holidays and shopping, but my home will always be in India.