“Ek paise ka research nahi kiya!” - Sanjay Dutt 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 9, 2005 - 07:47 IST
The flower vase in the room had more to say than him.
Striking, commanding & emotive on screen but put the guy in front of camera crews & he freezes! We are pretty sure that fielding press questions don't feature on his 'My favorite things' list.
While Vidhu tells us that Sanjay Dutt is mind blowing in Parineeta, the muscle man himself has precious little to say. Cold, cocky and tepid, it's almost like watching his best bud, Salman.
Catch his answers, sometimes one, sometimes none…
What was your experience of shooting?
It was nice. The people there are soft-spoken; the food is nice, besides my mom is from Kolkatta.
Would you like to tell us something about the film?
Main apne role ke baare mien kuch nahi bata sakta. Par haan, mujhe kaam karke bahut acha laga.
How would you describe the film?
Parineeta is a classic love story.
That's it…
Aur kya…
Any particular challenges of doing a period film…
None, the people are the same, the only think that has changed are my clothes.
Did you do any research for your role?
Ek paise ka research nahi kiya!
Word has that you did a complicated Bengali dance for the film, that too impromptu?
It was not so much of being impromptu as much as throwing it in my face. One day when I report to the sets, I see a dance sequence being picturised and Pradeep comes up tome and asks me to do that. I was like, 'God damn, how I am gonna do that' He told me to give it a shot. So I just copied the guy who was doing it and in 15 minutes we shot it
If we are not wrong, there is an interesting little tattoo episode that happened…
How did you know?
Your crew leaked it…
Well, I have this huge lion tattoo embossed on my arm and since it is a permanent one, it wouldn't just peel off with a chemical rub. So I was a little worried as to how we would cover it up. But my makeup man Vidya did a wonderful job. First latex was applied, that had to dry up He then covered the tattoo with makeup. It took close to 2 hours.
Let's talk about you co-stars. Tell us about Saif…
Saif is like my kid brother. He is a great actor; I am very fond of him. We used to play fun video games on the sets.
What about your leading leady, Vidya?
I think Vidya is a fine actress. There are these little gestures that she does on her own. I had to just observe that and react. I am sure she will go a long way.
What do you think are the challenges of converting a novel to a film?
Woh toh director ko pata hoga! But I think novel mein dum hona chahiye, toh hi film achi ban sakti hain.
What do you think of Parineeta being premiered at the IIFA?
I think it's a great honor that Parineeta is premiering at the IIFA. I hope the international platform encourages people to watch the film.
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