"I'm lucky Tyson didn't bruise me" - Ahmed Khan 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 1, 2007 - 10:32 IST
Ahmed Khan has come a long way from his most memorable and only performance as one of the orphans in the ever lovable Mr.India. He is one of the most successful choreographers around with films like Salaam Namaste, Pardes, Rangeela under his belt. He took a step further when he donned the Director's cap for the first time with Lakeer. Ahmed is ready with his much awaited movie Fool N Final and chats with fans on IndiaFM about the film and much more! Excerpts from the chat-
kt : hello
kt : how r u
Ahmed : hi
Ahmed : im good
whusayn : hi Ahmed...fool n final promos look really good
Ahmed : thank u very much... please watch the film with atleast 250 people
fool : hi Ahmed, so excited to chat with u
Ahmed : thanku my pleasure
whusayn : so whats next in the pipeline...?
Ahmed : lets c after the release
fool : fool n final looks very amazing
Ahmed : thank u
fool : more than mike tyson, i wanna see sunny deols punches
Ahmed : u will see a lot of it. I assure it. please watch the film. atleast with 250 people
hannan : Ahmed how u feel after working in mr.india and now u are making films
Ahmed : the experience is great
sly : Hi Ahmed how was it working with Feroz bhai?
Ahmed : feroz bhai is brilliant. in this era of corporates his is one production house which has the capacity and capability to stand at par with the corporates in terms of production and handling the artists and as a producer he has provided me with everything I require
| sly : Hi Ahmed how was it working with Feroz bhai?
Ahmed : feroz bhai is brilliant. in this era of corporates his is one production house which has the capacity and capability to stand at par with the corporates in terms of production and handling the artists. As a producer he has provided me with everything I require |
ChumanDas : Ahmed Khan... r u related to Saroj, Raju or Farah Khan?
Ahmed : no relation
rm999 : is there suniel shetty in fool and final
Ahmed : no rm
Ahmed : wud love to have him
whusayn : how did u manage to bring so many talented actors in one movie?
Ahmed : since m first film was also a multi starrer and fnf also demanded a big starcast. its not difficult when feroz bhai is there with a good setup so we could do it easily
Khanbhai : You've really taken bollywood to its next level...i cant believe it...the kid in Mr. India is directing a movie now ..
Ahmed : thank u very much for the compliment. Wish me luck always
leeni : hey Ahmed i cant wait 2 c fool n final it seems like a awesome mvie full of heaps of fun n laughter
Ahmed : lets hope so and banking on pple like u to go and see it wth 250 people ;-)
ChumanDas : tu mooch wala paudha hai kya... do u remember this lines from a famous song?
Ahmed : ya josh
leeni : what is it like 2 mke a comedy is the sets full of chaos???
Ahmed : its basically fun to make a comedy because we are laughing all the rime right from the script level till the execution
ChumanDas : y don't u act?
Ahmed : rt now im happy directing and im happy with this new profession and please... do not distract
| ChumanDas : y don't u act?
Ahmed : right now I'm happy directing and I'm happy with this new profession and please... do not distract |
hamid khan : how was working with mike tyson ?
Ahmed : brilliant experience... and im lucky that im not bruised
| hamid khan : how was working with mike tyson ?
Ahmed : brilliant experience... and im lucky that im not bruised |
whusayn : is it true fnf is inspired by lock stock and 2 smoking barrels?
Ahmed : not at all
leeni : i realli like the music from the movie its different but nice
Ahmed : thanks leeni
Hero : I'm Looking Forward To jackie Shroff In Foon N Final..His Role Looks Awesome...Does He have A Big Role????
Ahmed : not big enough but u wont be disappointed
anaya : you are really into hip hop music as can be seen in the fool n final promos! it is nice to see it kept real and not indianised with outfits!
Ahmed : thanks... that is contemporary and i thought pple like that kind of music and i hope i have delivered
Hero : you are teh kid from Mr.India.right???
Ahmed : yes i am
jafar_667 : sir did u came to AlAin its near dubai while shooting for fool and final
Ahmed : yes i did. its a lovely place
Hero : Is Sunny Deol Your Favorite Actor????
Ahmed : i know where u r coming from...i had sunny in both my films but the script demanded it because both of them had a touch of action and who better than him is an action hero in our country and of course he is one of my favs
| Hero : Is Sunny Deol Your Favorite Actor????
Ahmed : I know where u r coming from... I had sunny in both my films but the script demanded it because both of them had a touch of action and who better than him is an action hero in our country and of course he is one of my favs |
whusayn : many directors stick to sam theme...however i ahve 2 give it to you for first doing a drama and now a comedy...good job Ahmed
Ahmed : thanks a tonne
angel : hw woz it workin with ayesha takia?
Ahmed : fabolous...she is a really nice girl
Hero : Hey Ahmed Khan..i liked your Lakeer.looking forward to Fool N Final
Ahmed : thank u very much. plz wud more than happy if u go and see the film
rani : are you nervous? 20 hrs to go!
Ahmed : with fans like u, u are easing my pressure
syed_ali : what dou you think about FOOL N FINAL do you any hope that it will be blockbuster hit?
Ahmed : fingers crossed inshallah
a1_Ahmedabad : can u give the overview of the film means whats the basic story of the fool n final?
Ahmed : its a laugh riot with good thrilling stunts and brilliant performances. a packed masala flick which is a must see
a1_Ahmedabad : can u give the overview of the film means what's the basic story of the fool n final?
Ahmed : its a laugh riot with good thrilling stunts and brilliant performances. a packed masala flick which is a must see
a1_Ahmedabad : Ahmed, why shoud v go to watch fool n final, anything special according 2 u????
Ahmed : wud be a treat
Hero : what's your next film After Fool N Final???Yahaan Ke Hum Sikander Or mazhab????
Ahmed : not yet finalized
whusayn : whos your fav actor Ahmed?
Ahmed : dilip kumar...dying to work with him
| whusayn : who's your fav actor Ahmed?
Ahmed : Dilip Kumar...dying to work with him |
boxoffice : what kind of a role would u cast him in? anything in mind?
Ahmed : if i make a film on a family it wud the role of a grandfather
rani : will pirate affect the business of FNF in India?
Ahmed : i dont think so
Hero : how old r u????
Ahmed : 32
hamid khan : what about shah rukh khan do you wanan work with hem ?
Ahmed : off course...every director in this industry wud like to work with him
ChumanDas : r u married?
Ahmed : i am married
jafar_667 : sir my fav song in your film lakeer is paigham laya sawan which was yours
Ahmed : all the songs were my favourites but sadiyan was my most fav one
| jafar_667 : sir my fav song in your film lakeer is paigham laya sawan which was yours
Ahmed : all the songs were my favourites but sadiyan was my most fav one |
woh lamhe : i really lyk da way u gve ure interview in to indiafm...!!! really modest...n sweettt...!!
Ahmed : thats the way i am....modesty gone...hasnt it
ChumanDas : who is ur wife? what is her name? is she from the film industry?
Ahmed : her name is shaira... she used to model but not anymore
German_rhythm : i hear your film is also releasing in Germany with german sub-title
Ahmed : yes thats true
SIDDHARTH : WHICH IS UR MOST FAVOURITE CHOREOGRAPHED SONG SO FAR ?
Ahmed : tere liye from fnf
Ahmed : i feel that is my best work till date
anaya : when will u come to the uk to teach dance
Ahmed : not in the near future
boxoffice : who is the one director you admire?
Ahmed : mehboob khan and mukul anand
| boxoffice : who is the one director you admire?
Ahmed : mehboob khan and mukul anand |
rani : i heard the crew was arrested by a police while filming a song in Dubai...true?
Ahmed : not exactly...not the crew but one of the production members but it wasnt a sewrious affair. on the contrary they co-operated very well with us
| rani : I heard the crew was arrested by a police while filming a song in Dubai...true?
Ahmed : not exactly...not the crew but one of the production members but it wasn't a serious affair. On the contrary they co-operated very well with us |
bhavz : how did u get mike tyson involved?
Ahmed : as the film is based on fights tyson was the best guy to promote the same
it is me : which have you enjoyed more,acting as a kid,choreograhing or directing?which was more chanllenging?
Ahmed : directing
sha : Ahmed , wud u quit choreography ? and get more in direction ????
Ahmed : i wud direct a lot but never quit choreography
anaya : is bipasha basu in F&F?
Ahmed : no she isnt
woh lamhe : wtz ure say on da music of fnf??
Ahmed : whats ur say?
it is me : how did u come up with this amusing title?
Ahmed : initially it was supposed to be full and final but my producer and i decided that fool and final would be more amusing
fool : some say that ur film is inspired by guy ritchie's snatch, is that true?
Ahmed : guy ritchie, taratntino have all inspired me in their own way. my film is inspired from their cinema but it is original
| fool : some say that ur film is inspired by guy ritchie's snatch, is that true?
Ahmed : Guy Ritchie, Tarantino have all inspired me in their own way. My film is inspired from their cinema but it is original |
silverfish : did u choreograph for fool and final as well. ...shahid is an excellent dancer,vivek is alrite as well, how did u get sunny to dance?
Ahmed : thanks so much for the compliment... i did all the choreography... wasnt difficult to make sunny dance
alina : hi Ahmed.-...How was it working with Shahid Kapoor?
Ahmed : it was a pleasure...he is a sweet heart and gave in completely to me and let me do whatever i wanted with him
anaya : loved gritty films like snatch, lock stock etc. ur film does not look very much like in that genre
Ahmed : its for u to see and decide...please do watch it with 250 people
Tams : wy 250 people?
Ahmed : hats the number which takes to fill the multiplex :-)
boxoffice : do u have any memories of shooting for Mr. India? how was ur relationship with aftab then? as in did u get along as kids? are u guys in touch with each other now? evern thought of casting him in ur film?
Ahmed : its the same as it is now
liyakat : did boney approach u to direct MR INDIA 2?
Ahmed : not as yet liyakat but wud love to
liyakat : i think u r the only one who can re-create the magic of MR INDIA
Ahmed : i hope boneyji is listening
liyakat : who can u see in the moogambo role today?
Ahmed : u got me thinking. im on job now liyakat
SIDDHARTH : WHO HAS THE MOST STARRY ATTITUDE ON THE SETS AMONG ALL THE ACTORS IN THE FILM ?
Ahmed : no one
ChumanDas : is the premiere of Fool N Final happening tonight?
Ahmed : its not exactly a premiere...my wife and me have kept a preview for close friends, family and cast and crew of fool and final tonight
ChumanDas : is the premiere of Fool N Final happening tonight?
Ahmed : its not exactly a premiere...my wife and me have kept a preview for close friends, family and cast and crew of fool and final tonight
silverfish : Stealing Stones 'N' Breaking Bones is ur tagline...what made u choose such a catchy line
Ahmed : u will see a lot of it. i assure it. please watch the film. atleast with 250 people
Ahmed : ok i guys i got to go... please do watch fool n final with 250 people... keep it
Ahmed : BYE
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