Abhishek Bachchan talks about Phir Milenge 

By IndiaFM News Bureau, August 24, 2004 - 06:01 IST

Yuva re-discovered Abhishek Bachchan. Films like RGV's Sarkar, Ranveer and Bunty aur Babli have given the talent-pot reason to cheer. With Revathy's Phir Milenge and Yash Chopra's Dhoom, the Bachchan boy has a double bill this Friday. In an interview with IndiaFM, AB baby chats about the much-acclaimed Phir Milenge co-starring Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty.

Junta simply loved Lallan Singh in Yuva. What is your response to this stupendous audience reaction?
Every actor wants to be loved and appreciated. I am no different either. We actors are here to entertain people to our best. And when positive reactions pour in, it sure is a definite high.

Since Yuva gave Abhishek fans Lallan, what does Revathy's Phir Milenge have to offer?
Phir Milenge is not essentially about one particular character. To me it is larger than that. The one reason that I did the film stems from the belief that we actors have a social responsibility towards the society. So when Revathy approached me with the script, I was more than willing to associate myself with a cause like AIDS.

You play Tarun in the film. Tell us bout your character.
That's right. I play the character of Tarun Anand. He's a lawyer by profession. Not seriously ambitious, he's the 'take it, as it comes' variety. But life takes a sharp turn when he meets Tamanna [Shilpa Shetty]. He begins to campaign her cause and the relationship that sprouts from professional grounds blossoms into a beautiful friendship.

The Salman Khan- Shilpa Shetty- Abhishek Bachchan team is a fresh casting. What kind of work vibes did you people share?
Unfortunately, I don't share any scenes with Salman, so never really got to work with him. But as we all know, he's a complete rock-star! Shilpa, I think is a tremendous artist. Her performance in the film is a career defining one. We were the only three Hindi speaking people in the crew, which was essentially from the south. But must say, we gelled very well and I made some good friends.

Revathy comes across as a sensitive director. How was your experience of working with her?
Revathy apart from being an accomplished actress has been a fabulous director. She makes the kind of films she believes in. Her's is an all-women crew, which was a first for me, hence very interesting. Also, being a female, she gets the woman's perspective on things, which is very refreshing.

Besides Phir Milenge, the promos of Rakht and Dhoom are also doing the rounds. How did these films happen?
Rakht, I did for anna [Suniel Shetty]. He's one man I would do anything for. One day, he called me and said that he was making a movie, and would I like to be a part of it. I said, anything for you, anna. And that's how my special appearance in the film happened.

What is the case with Dhoom…
Action is a genre I haven't experimented for some time. So, when the film was offered to me, I simply grabbed it. The first biker film to come from India, Dhoom has some breath-taking stunts. Moviegoers should watch out for some surefire dare-devilry!

The Rakht track 'One love' has got very popular. What do you think of it?
Shaan has sung this track. It is a fun, peppy number. I have worked with Bipasha earlier in Zameen. Vaibhavi [Merchant] has choreographed the track. She's been a friend for sometime now. We just let our hair down and had a blast. Guess that comes through in the song. And it feels good to know that people seem to enjoy it.

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