“Many people believe that villagers are not very clever. But after watching this film, you will change your opinion” 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, March 3, 2006 - 22:46 IST
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Baburao is back and as usual is in full form. Straight from the success of Garam Masala, he is buying his way (in a loose sense) into Malamaal Weekly. Here's an exclusive one-on-one with none other than the versatile Paresh Rawal himself.
Although you have experimented with a variety of genres in your career, of late we have seen you only in comedies. Why so?
Nowadays, people are offering me only comedy roles. That's why I keep on doing that. What can I do if I'm getting only these kinds of roles? When a good role comes my way, I will grab it!
What is Malamaal Weekly about?
It's the story of a village where a lottery creates havoc. A con game takes place. Many people believe that villagers are not very clever. But after watching this film, you will change your opinion.
Tell us something about your role.
I play a lottery ticket vendor. I am the only one who is a little educated.
You share a terrific rapport with Priyadarshan. What was it like this time on the sets?
He's a very good director. He knows what kind of a performance to extract from me.
What's your new get-up in the film?
We wanted a non-glamorous look. The look had to be like that of a buffoon, as well as to go with the character.
What was your experience like with Ritesh Deshmukh and Reema Sen?
It was a very good experience. I must comment on Ritesh. He is a very hard working boy.
People think that just because he is a politician's son, he must be very spoilt. That's not the case. Bahut padha-likha aur seedha-saadha ladka hai! The credit goes to his parents for his good grooming. He is an excellent person to work with. He is professional, hard-working and a very good actor.
Apart from these two new comers, there are also a lot of old timers like Asrani, Om Puri and Arbaaz Khan in this film. How was it working with them?
They are all very nice and supportive people.
In the film, you set up a party in which Rakhi Sawant does an item number. It must have been a fun party…
It is a song taking place in the village. Rakhi plays a village dancer. It's a nice song. And of course, with Rakhi being a part of it, it will be quite exotic as well!
What kind of a role does music have in such a movie?
Music is not playing such a big role, but the three songs that are there are very racy and nice.
From the promos the film looks like one mad party! Was it similar on the sets as well?
Oh yes! We were shooting in this place called Karaikuri. It was fun, even though we were shooting outdoors and not in the comfort of a big studio.
If you ever won the lottery, how would you spend the money?
I would spend it on my family members.
And if you had to share it…
Then I would share it with the Education Department, physically handicapped people and with some NGOs.
What if you had to share it with someone in Bollywood?
I would share it with all the workers in the industry.
Why do you think that the audience should watch the film?
Trust my word when I say, you've never seen something like this before. You might never get to see such a story and thriller set in a village background. It is a complete family entertainer. The story is terrific.
Last of all; tell us something about your future projects?
I am doing Subhash Ghai's 36 China Town, Priyadarshan's Chup Chup Ke and Neeraj Vora's Phir Hera Pheri.
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