Mom biggest fan, dad biggest critic: Ranbir Kapoor (Film Snippets)
By IANSTuesday, November 3, 2009
NEW DELHI - Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who belongs to a family of great actors and filmmakers, says while his mother Neetu Kapoor is his biggest fan, his father Rishi Kapoor is his biggest critic.
“My mom is my biggest fan, but my father is my biggest critic,” Ranbir told IANS.
“He is someone who will call a spade a spade and is not afraid of hurting anyone because he is very correct when opinions are concerned and I am really happy that I have someone like him in my life who will tell me when I’m bad and when I’m good,” he said.
Ranbir, who has acted in films like “Saawariya”, “Bachna Ae Haseeno” and “Wake UP Sid” will be next seen opposite Katrina Kaif in the romantic comedy “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani”, slated to release Nov 6.
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My son gives me tips: David Dhawan
Even though director David Dhawan has spent more than two decades in the Hindi film industry, he has no qualms admitting that his 25-year-old son, an aspiring director, gives him tips for his movies.
“I don’t give any tips to my son; he is the one who gives me tips for my films. His vision and imagination is something different and out of the box. I’m sure he will make a very polished film that has everything, good story, entertainment and emotions,” Dhawan told IANS.
The filmmaker’s son, Rohit, is in the process of making his directorial debut in the coming year.
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I’m scared of doing comedies: Mahie Gill
“Dev D” actress Mahie Gill, whose kitty is full, with five films for the coming year, says she feels incapable of doing a comedy.
“I am very scared of doing comedies. I always wonder: will I ever be able to do it or not. But I still want to try it some day. I want to come out of my comfort zone and try to do something I don’t find easy,” said Mahie.
The actress will be exploring various genres in upcoming films like “Paan Singh Tomar”, “Dabang”, “Bhaang”, “Surmai Shaam” and “Gulaab Gang” among others.
