I may never direct an action film: Bhansali

I may never direct an action film: Bhansali
Monday, September 27, 2010 14:24 IST
The films of John Woo and Sam Peckinpah are on top of Sanjay Bhansali's must-see DVDs list these days. The man who crafted musically-strong films like Hum... Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas is beginning to lean towards action. This time around, he's taking the producer's seat, though.

Bhansali denies reports that celebrated choreographer-turned-filmmaker Prabhu Deva is making a dance-themed film for him. "God Forbid! Why dance? Just because I directed some of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's songs in 1942: A Love Story?

And just because Prabhu Deva is a renowned dancer-choreographer? No way! I am sure he wants to prove himself in another direction, " says Bhansali.

The director recently flew down to Chennai to sign on Prabhu Deva to direct an action film. "I've been watching a lot of action films made by the masters. I've seen what Prabhu Deva can do with the action genre.

Mujhe Prabhu Deva ka kaam bahut pasand hai. His film Wanted brought back that raw South Indian action into Hindi cinema. He brings a choreographic elegance to fights. Since I could never direct an action film, I asked him to do it for me.

I may never direct an action film, but I can produce one. The idea is to move away from the expected. "

The film will star Akshay Kumar. Bhansali has been keen to work with Kumar for a while. "I met Akshay for the first time for this film. He is so entertaining and well-mannered. I can't wait to start working with him. "

Bhansali sees the project as highly feasible, although costly. "Me, Prabhu Deva, Akshay Kumar and world-class action can't come cheap. The budgets are still being worked out. " Bhansali's friend and costume designer Shabina Khan will co-produce the film.

He plans to start a fully active production house and direct his own dream project once every year. After producing My Friend Pinto directed by debutant Raghav Dhar, with Prateik Babbar in the lead, the Prabhu Deva-Akshay action film is next in the pipeline. Says Bhansali, "I'm very proud of My Friend Pinto. Prateik is an actor to watch out for. "
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