Author Chetan Bhagat, who tried his hand at screenplay writing with Kick, starring Salman Khan, says he may try donning the directors hat when he needs a new kick in life. In an interview, Mr Bhagat has spoken about his tryst with screenplay writing, his new book and plans: Ques: Kick is your first attempt at screenplay writing. How would you sum up the experience? Mr Bhagat: I would say from start to finish, the experience gave me quite a kick! I had a chance to work in a very high profile project, with industry stalwarts and the biggest superstar. I also was out of my comfort zone and I learnt a lot from Sajid (Nadiadwala). I am glad I took on a new challenge and it reinvigorated me in some way. Ques: How different is your interpretation of the subject from the original Telugu film? Mr Bhagat: We liked the concept of the original, the story of a man who lives for his kick. However, we tried to add more scale, contemporary relevance, depth to characters, style and worked on the balance between plausibility and making a larger than life entertainer. Sajid Nadiadwala had a clear idea of what he wanted and the team helped him achieve it. Ques: How vital was it for you to keep in mind Salman Khans stardom while writing the screenplay? Mr Bhagat: We were aware that it is a star vehicle, and we must make sure the fans are not disappointed. However, it may not be something that we thought of in every scene. Ultimately, we wrote a story that suited Salman. Ques: All your films have been adapted to the screen. Which of your novels movie adaptations is your favourite? Mr Bhagat: That is a tough one to answer, but if I had to pick, I would say Kai Po Che!. It was a hard film to make but was beautifully done. Ques: When do you intend to turn director? Mr Bhagat: Not anytime soon. I am getting enough kick from my writing for now. When I need a new kick, I will definitely consider it as an option. Ques: Finally, please tell me something about your next novel? Mr Bhagat: It will release in October. It is a rural-urban love story, and I am getting amazing feedback from the test readers. Ques: Why is it titled Half Girlfriend? Mr Bhagat: You have to read the book for that.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:38:03 +0000
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