“Disco Valley will introduce new genre to Bollywood” – Shazahn

By Devansh Patel -

April 26, 2012 - 12:23 PM IST

Don't judge Shazahn Padamsee by her looks alone. For the first time ever, the actress speaks her beautiful mind out. Unlike the quotes from actresses that generally would sound ...a bit clichÃ©, this interview's not. It may come across as a surprise to few, or even many, that the actress talks not only about her new movie Disco Valley but the reason why sequels work, why such a big issue on wearing a bikini, the return of the era of storytelling and more. In times when Bollywood is slowly but surely taking a U-Turn back to what it used to do best - tell good stories, it's refreshing to know that actors too are willing to be a part of a great mix of stories. Shazahn Padamsee takes you to the movies and beyond in this exclusive tete-a-tete.

"Disco Valley will introduce a new genre to Bollywood"
To bag an out and out experimental movie and that too with a lead role as an actress is something I never saw coming. But Sid Jain from iRock thought that I would fit the role perfectly. Disco Valley is a mad and crazy movie about the end of the world and I am in the middle of its absolutely wild party. I was amazed with the story of Disco Valley. It's a new genre being introduced to Bollywood.

“Disco Valley will introduce new genre to Bollywood” – Shazahn

"With movies like Delhi Belly, Kahaani and Vicky Donor, the era of storytelling is coming back"
It's so good to know that commerciality has been redefined in our film industry. It was never about small budget movies and big budget movies. It was always the story, the script that triumphed. The yesteryear greats like Sai Paranjpe and Hrishikesh Mukherjee to name a few always made diverse films but some of them went on to become cult comedies and commercial successes. With movies like Delhi Belly, Kahaani and Vicky Donor, the era of storytelling is coming back.

"I don't mind being a part of an ensemble movie"
My selection of movies will purely depend on which story excites me. I don't mind an ensemble movie. I don't mind a period flick; I don't mind a bizarre horror film too. As long as the story and the character make sense, I will do it without any hesitation.

"I loved The Social Network and The Descendants in the recent past"
In the recent past, I've loved The Social Network and The Descendants. I am currently hooked on to Entourage, a crazy sitcom and eagerly want to see The Avengers. I am a big fan of Robert Downey Jr and his Iron Man. I love his humour.

"If someone has to come out looking sexy from the water, she can't be wearing jeans and a top"
I don't understand why sporting a bikini is such a big issue in our movies. I mean, if someone has to come out looking sexy from the water, she can't be wearing jeans and a top. It will look dumb. As long as the aesthetics are in place, no actress should have any problem sporting a bikini. I too agreed for it when I knew what Sajid did in Housefull. It's too early for me to comment on my look in Disco Valley and whether I will be wearing a bikini or not.

"The fun thing about doing sequels is that they already have a brand value attached and a massive fan following"
The fun thing about sequels is that they already have a brand value attached and a massive fan following. I love sequels. That's why I did Housefull 2 too. Also, I am looking forward to The Dark Knight Rises, Iron Man 3, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo sequel and Dabangg 2, Ragini MMS 2. Sequels not only make business sense but also a challenge for the director and its writers. It has to be ten times better because expectations are sky high.