"Remakes don't interest me much" - Indra Kumar 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, September 13, 2007 - 14:07 IST
It’s said that ‘A Rose by any other name, remains a rose’. Likewise, a successful director by any other name remains a successful director. The
statement holds totally true for Indra Kumar, the man with the ‘midas touch’ who has to his credit giving musical hits like Dil, Beta, Ishq,
Masti etc…Even though he is the brother of the famous Aruna Irani, it did not take time for this man, who started off with Gujarati stage, to
carve a niche for him in Bollywood.
The spotlights are on him as he is on the hot seat as the director of the much-acclaimed comedy caper Dhamaal, starring Sanjay Dutt,
Aashish Choudhary, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey.
Indra Kumar was live on IndiaFM's Celebrity Chat, where he interacted with his fans. Here are some excerpts from the same.
Dimma: How was working with the stars in ‘Dhamaal’?
Indra Kumar: Fabulous Dimma, I hope u enjoy too
Nick: What do u think about Chak De India?
Indra Kumar: It’s a very nice movie
Tantu: Mr. Kumar, currently during editing which software most editors or directors prefer to use??
Indra Kumar: Avid
Shiplu: Do u plan to make a film with Aamir Khan?
Indra Kumar: I would love to.
Diya: Hi. What are your expectations with ‘Dhamaal’ and what’s your next venture?
Indra Kumar: I want Dhamaal to be superhit. And for my next venture, I will let u know soon.
Tantu: While capturing a one shot scenes, do u prefer to use jimmy jib or steady cam?
Indra Kumar: That depends on the requirement of the shot
| Shiplu: Who is your favorite actress? Any particular person you
want to work with?
Indra Kumar: Madhuri Dixit, I would love with her again |
Nick: What’s your verdict on Sanjay Dutt's case?
Indra Kumar: Nick, I think he should be pardoned.
Diya: Are you going to come up with any serious movie?? What do you think about serious films?
Indra Kumar: Seriously, I am not thinking any serious movie right now
Shiplu: Who is your favorite actress? Any particular person you want to work with?
Indra Kumar: Madhuri Dixit, I would love with her again
Shiplu: Can you please confirm are u making Dhamaal 2?
Indra Kumar: Definitely Ill be making Dhamaal 2. Btw, should I or not...give your view.
Diya: do you have any regrets about ‘Pyaare Mohan’? Do u think it did not manage to catch much attention?
Indra Kumar: Ya, I wish I had made a better film.
Dilfaraz: How was Arshad Warsi? I heard that he has been very unprofessional now a days?
Indra Kumar: With me, Arshad was quite ok.
Tantu: Can u please enlighten me the concept of rough cut and final cut??
Indra Kumar: Tantu, rough cut is loosely edited and final cut is tightly edited.
Priya64: Were all the actors Ritesh, Javed, Aashish, Arshad and Sanjay Dutt your first choices for the roles?
Indra Kumar: Ya, they were my first choices for the roles.
Dilfaraz: While shooting for ISHQ there were some problems with Aamir and Juhi?
Is it true?
Indra Kumar: Yes, but that was sorted out.
Shiplu: Why did u cast Aashish, any particular reason there were other choices too y?
Indra Kumar: Because I liked him as an actor.
Sam: Javed was a great choice... I think he should do more movies! You really made people go laughing crazy with this movie Dhamaal.
Thanks for the good movie.
Indra Kumar: Thanks for the compliment and encouragement Sam.
Nick: What do u think about Shahrukh Khan in ‘Chak De India’?
Indra Kumar: He was too good
Priya64: Juhi in ‘Ishq’ or Madhuri in ‘Beta’?
Indra Kumar: Of course madhuri in ‘Beta’.
Tantu : After shooting a film in sync sound, during editing how do u adjust the pace of the film at times the video move ahead and
audio comes later, as their is no scope for dubbing, then how do you manage??
Indra Kumar: The sound runs 19 frames ahead of picture
Rock: Indraji, how did u feel while making DHAMAAL? Any particular incidents that u could share with us?
Indra Kumar: While we were shooting for the plane sequence it was quite risky
Tassie Devil: I hope the movie comes to Hobart, Australia do u plan to release it here too?
Indra Kumar: It’s already released in Brisbane.
Priya64: how did the concept of ‘Masti’ come to you?
Indra Kumar: Milap Zaveri and Tushaar Hiranandani both were the writers who came up with the idea
Rock: How were Vivek Oberoi and Fardeen in ‘Pyare Mohan’?
Indra Kumar: They were excellent, but, I failed as director.
| Rock: How were Vivek Oberoi and Fardeen in ‘Pyare Mohan’?
Indra Kumar: They were excellent, but, I failed as director. |
Shiplu: What was Ashok Thakeria's role in the film? Did he contribute anything to direction?
Indra Kumar: Yes. Ashokji usually contributes in direction.
Rock: How was it to have Sanjay Dutt for the preview since no one was sure he would make it?
Indra Kumar: He is the first grade actor and a great human being
| Rock: How was it to have Sanjay Dutt for the preview since no
one was sure he would make it?
Indra Kumar: He is the first grade actor and a great human being |
Rock: Prem Chopra is in the movie how was working with him?
Indra Kumar: Premji is the sweetest guy I ever met
Rock: Prem Chopra is in the movie how was working with him?
Indra Kumar: Premji is the sweetest guy I ever met
Ali G: If you could remake one of your films or any film from the past which one would it be and who you cast in it? What is your
opinion about remakes?
Indra Kumar: Remakes don't interest me much.
| Ali G: If you could remake one of your films or any film from the
past which one would it be and who you cast in it? What is your opinion about remakes?
Indra Kumar: Remakes don't interest me much. |
Shiplu: Do u think Amitabh is overrated?
Indra Kumar: No
Tassie devil: Before I log out, I would like to say that I reckon u are an awesome director. Keep up the brilliant job.
Indra Kumar: Thanks for the encouragement
Tantu: While shooting a song, do today’s directors use "Nagra" or do they use any other instrument?
Indra Kumar: We use ‘Nagra’ only
Shiplu: What do u think about Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag?
Indra Kumar: I have not seen it
Sam123: how would u rate IndiaFM?
Indra Kumar: IndiaFM is damn good
| Sam123: how would u rate IndiaFM?
Indra Kumar: IndiaFM is damn good |
Amal1986: Why don’t u work with Aamir again?
Indra Kumar: We don't have script but shortly we will
Tantu: Do u feel Kodak negatives are better or the Fuji negatives are better??? Which one brings out the best rich texture and colour in
the film??
Indra Kumar: Both the Kodak and Fuji are equally good
Sexyback: How do u feel about John Abraham being in comedy flicks...like Garam Masala u think he’s cut out for it?
Indra Kumar: I have not seen Garam Masala im sorry.
Priya64: which of the two director do u admire their work? Sanjay Leela Bhansali or Karan Johar?
Indra Kumar: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Tantu: Do feel u shooting in multi-cam setup is much easy or is it the other way round?
Indra Kumar: depends from scene to scene
Rock: will u continue making multistarrers?
Indra Kumar: Multi starrer...depends on the subject
Ali G: Sir, you started your career as a comedian in Gujarati cinema, why don’t u make comeback as an actor in one of your own films?
Indra Kumar: I m happy with my direction.
| Ali G: Sir, you started your career as a comedian in Gujarati
cinema, why don’t u make comeback as an actor in one of your own films?
Indra Kumar: I m happy with my direction. |
Jad: Salman Khan what do u think of him as an actor
Indra Kumar: Salman khan is a great performer
Jimit: from which part of Gujarat u r from
Indra Kumar: im born and brought up in Bombay
Rock: Do u feel it was a wise decision not to have heroines?
Indra Kumar: ya it was a wise decision of not taking heroines
| Jad: Salman Khan what do u think of him as an actor
Indra Kumar: Salman khan is a great performer |
Rock: why haven't u worked with Akshay Kumar?
Indra Kumar: Akshay Kumar? Very soon we will
Adi: are you willing to work with srk??
Indra Kumar: Im dying to work with SRK.
| Adi: are you willing to work with srk??
Indra Kumar: Im dying to work with SRK. |
Rock: will u direct for any other production house?
Indra Kumar: no plans as of now
Abhikesh_919: What advice would u give to film makers?
Indra Kumar: Film makers’ should keenly focus on whatever they are doing.
Abhikesh_919: what makes a film popular?
Indra Kumar: Story of course, films content makes it popular
Adi: What is your fav holiday spot?
Indra Kumar: Goa
Adi: is aruna irani your sister for real
Indra Kumar: Ya, Arunaji is my real sis.
Preity: Where is ur fav destination for shooting a movie. That u had the greatest experience
Indra Kumar: Jodhpur, Udiapur, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar and Bombay.
Msaadk: Indra its wonderful to have you here.. And thanks for answering the question..
Indra Kumar: Thanks for taking ur precious time to chat with me and also for loving my film Dhamaal...keep encouraging me to make
more good films. Bye. Love u all
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"Sanjay Dutt is a great professional" - Indra Kumar
