Tommy Singh was the most difficult role Ive played so far: Shahid Kapoor
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Tommy Singh was the most difficult role Ive played so far: Shahid Kapoor
- Team RadioCity
Team Radio City caught up with the most dynamic trio of 'Udta Punjab'. Read on to know more about out quick chat with Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh.Shahid, the response to the trailer of the movie is overwhelming. Please tell us about your roles.Shahid: See, the tagline of the movie is, 'Drugs di maa di'. The story of the film is fictional which is based in Punjab and is about four characters. My character is of a musician who is a drug addict. Alia plays a Bihari immigrant who works on the fields. Diljit plays a policeman in the state force while Kareena plays a doctor. These four lives get connected and are affected through one common cause and that is the prevalent substance abuse in Punjab.Alia, this is your second film with Shahid after 'Shaandaar'. How does it feel to be working together again?Alia: We hardly have many scenes together as it is a film that traces four lives. But there was a connect whenever we would shoot our scenes together. But yes, it is not the same connect or vibe that we had in 'Shaandaar'. Infact, we were just joking about it saying that people might just wonder what happened to us if they watch 'Shandaar' and 'Udta Punjab' then. Because we really went North and South with both the films in terms of characterization. But yes, we had a blast and I like working with Shahid.You are one such actress who will try her hand at different roles. Irrespective of whether they are glamourous or not.Alia: Well as an actor, I believe that I should get into playing every character and not just the glamourous roles. And it doesn't mean that I did not have make up to put on. I used to take an hour to get ready for my shot as I had to get my complexion changed to look the character. I had to wear marks and bruises as well. So yes, it is not a deglam role as such.Diljit, you play a policeman in this film. Did you take up Sunny Deol for reference as he is considered the best cop in Bollywood.Diljit: No, I feel what Sunny sir does is different. I do not possess the body nor the personality that he does. I play the real policeman that you would come across in Punjab.Speaking about the music of the film, which is your favorite song from the film?Alia: Well, my favorites would be 'Ikk Kudi' and 'Da Da Dasse'. 'Ikk Kudi' is very soulful and is written beautifully by Shiv Kumar Batalvi sir and Diljit has sung the song extremely well. 'Da Da Dasse' is a very edgy and raw song which brings out the vibe of the film.Shahid: Well I like the entire soundtrack. Amit Trivedi has rendered some excellent music for the film.Shahid, tell us about your preparation behind the roleShahid: Since I'm playing a musician, the character is eccentric, wild and absorbed in his ego that he is so popular. Besides he is an addict as well. Actually we are seeing more of his aggressive side but in truth, he is a lost kid. So for me it was an emotional journey I was getting onto. Unless Tommy is not high, he doesn't get into his skin. So for me it was the most difficult role I've played so far.Diljit, you started your career with Bollywood through singing. Was this a conscious decision to sing first and then act?Diljit: No I did not decide it that way. Actually I was offered a few films before but that required me to sing more and act less. With 'Udta Punjab' it was the other way around. So I was happy with that.You are shown as an aggressive character as well in the movie but you seem very calm in person.Diljit: I am a calm person. What I do on-screen is not me off it.Shahid, How much is a critic's views about the movie important?Shahid: I think the audience is the best judge. Every film has its own audience. But if the film is good it will work irrespectively. If it's not then it's not going to be liked by the critics and the audience.What is your most memorable experience while filming the movie?Alia: I had a bad accident on set while performing a few action scenes for the movie. I had a bad fall and I had a huge bump on my head. So that would be a memorable one.Diljit: For me the experience itself was memorable because it is the first Hindi film.Diljit, what is the difference between shooting a Punjabi film and a Hindi film?Diljit: There is a difference in money, laughs. No but we don't have the kind of budgets that Hindi movies do.Lastly, why should we see 'Udta Punjab'?Shahid: If you liked the promo, the songs and you feel that there is a connect with the story then please do watch it. It is a special film with a very important message.