'I've let myself and Amitji down'

'I've let myself and Amitji down'
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:31 IST
By Subhash K Jha, Santa Banta News Network
/> R Balki's surprise gift to the the Big B-the full hardbound script of their next film -has fallen through. Apparently the original plan was to announce the next Big B venture that would've starred the mega-actor with Sridevi at the Birthday celebrations at the Reliance Mediaworks in Film City on October 10.

But the script meant to showcase the Big B's unbottled charisma, has fallen through. Balki is now working on a completely different script idea, and as he mysteriously announces, `It's not a love story. It doesn't address itself to a medical condition. But there will be lots of drama. `

The director has failed to meet his own deadline, because of his wife Gauri Shinde's release.

Says Balki, `I've let myself and Amitji down, for no fault of anybody. The production work on my wife's film English Vinglish was more time-consuming than I thought it would be.

I thought I'd be able to complete the script for my next film with Mr Bachchan in time for his 70th birthday. But that is not happening. I had hoped to surprise him...at least I hoped the script would be a surprise and not a shock to Amitji, ha ha. `

Now Balki has given himself a year-end deadline to finish writing what sources close to Balki describe as `an even more challenging role for Mr Bachchan than Paa. `

Challenging, because there would be no prosthetics this time to support the performance.

Tightlipped to the core Balki finally reveals, `It's a very dramatic role. But Amitji would have no 'look' in the film. In fact he won't even wear makeup this time. `
Sanjay Dutt calls The Bhootnii a perfect horror-comedy blend and reveals what made him come on board for the film!

Renowned for his intense performances and larger-than-life screen presence, Sanjay Dutt is set to

Friday, April 04, 2025
Sara Ali Khan Embraces Spirituality at Karnataka's Chandramauleshwara Temple!

Actress Sara Ali Khan, known for her elegance and grounded nature, once again showcased her deep spiritual

Friday, April 04, 2025
Tanya Maniktala reveals what makes her latest series Loot Kaand a compelling watch on Amazon MX Player!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, turned up the heat with its latest series, Loot Kaand, a

Friday, April 04, 2025
Shilpa Shetty emphasises perseverance as the key to success at Femina Circle's empowering debut in Pune!

Femina Circle, is an exclusive membership club designed for women to connect, foster meaningful

Friday, April 04, 2025
Badshah Gets Emotional Remembering Sidhu Moose Wala During 'Indian Idol 15' Finale!

The grand finale of ‘Indian Idol Season 15’ turned emotional as rapper and music sensation Badshah

Friday, April 04, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT