What’s Do knot Disturb all about?
The film is about this filthy-rich businessman who is married to a beautiful and sophisticated girl but he falls in love with a supermodel and seeks the help from a friend. There are lots of twists and turns in the story. It is an out and out comedy film directed by David Dhawana and produced by Vashu Bhagnani.
After a long hiatus you are working with Vashu Bhagnani. How was it?
Yeah, it’s been quiet a long now. It’s been nearly 10 years when we came up with ‘Bade Miyaan Chote Miyaan and it really did well at box-office. Prior to that, I did films like Coolie No.1 and Hero No.1 and both were big hits. And indeed Do Knot Disturb will be a super success.
Another rumour that’s been going around is that not all’s well between you and the leading lady Sushmita?
You rightly quoted that these are rumours. There is no truth in it. We have worked together in many films and audience has appreciated our pairing.
And how was it working with Lara Dutta?
She plays the character of my love interest. She has done a fabulous work and I have worked with her in ‘Partner’ too. She is a great person to work with.
How different is this movie from your earlier comic flicks?
It is a completely different film. Punches and presentation play a very important role in comedy genre because they hold the capacity to add a new flavour to the subject. This film is different, and I can say it for sure that not even for a minute people can control their laughter in the film.
Ritiesh calls you “King of comedy”. How was working with him?
I know him since he was a kid. I have seen his work in films like Hey Babyy’ and Masti. He has great comedy timing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
You have not spoken much about your role in Mani Ratnam’s Raavan?
I play Lakshman in the film. I always wanted to work with Mani Sir and with this film my dream has come true.
We believe the sequel of Partner is on its way soon?
David and Salman are pre-occupied with many projects and therefore it’s been delayed a bit.
Your daughter Narmada is planning to enter Bollywood as well. When will we get to see her?
She is too young now, but yes soon you will see her on screen. She’s waiting for an appropriate launch pad.
