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What are your expectations with Aashayein?
Asked by: qais
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Of course the obvious answer is its a huge hit. Jokes apart, we work so hard, so we can reach the widest possible audience and its always a disappointment when that doesn't happen.
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What's the most important quality in an actor u seek?
Asked by: Riya
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Honesty. Its the reason I cast John in aashayein because in spite of all the gloss and fame he is just an honest Bandra boy.
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Do actors let directors down or is it vice versa? i find that you are at your best when working with new comers or with great talented actors. But do you find some problems in working with so called "STARS"
Asked by: Shreyansh
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No. At the end of the day every one is just an actor but however with a star managing the audience's perception is always a challenge...and should not be taken lightly. Other than that, its always one human being and one camp.
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Do you see yourself returning to screen as an actor?
Asked by: Roy
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i hope to...its been a while since i fully attempted a part not since Teen Deewarein, the coming year i think I will attempt a larger role instead of just 5 minute cameos.
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Can you throw some light on why this film was so impossibly delayed?
Asked by: Kuljit
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There was a disagreement between the producer and the distributor and all i had to do was wait on the sidelines. i am just glad they worked their differences out and the movie is coming out.
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How easily has TV actor Sonal Sehgal made a transition on to the big screen?
Asked by: Shubra
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I hope she does because she is a damn fine actress. i hope in the future we see a lot more tv actors transition to films and break this nonsensical conventional wisdom.
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How was i working with Ayesha Takia... are u planning on working together again?
Asked by: razat
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She is the best actoress i have directed so far. if the opportunity presents itself i will definitely work with her.
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Do you think after Tasveer and Bombay to Bangkok you lost out on your audience?
Asked by: Ahalima
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i hope my core audience is not as fickle as that. In this journey there are ups and downs and i want them to walk with me all the way.
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Movies like IQBAL and DOR help us to reinforce our faith over life and human relationship. Do you think the essence of making a 'Good' film lies in touching that secret chord of our mind?
Asked by: Samrat
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i just believe in telling a good story. sometimes the theme strikes a chord and then magic happens.
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Until the countdown to the release of your films, how do you keep butterflies in your stomach at bay?
Asked by: swagata
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by focussing entirely on another film or script but the damn pests dont go away.
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First of all I would like to congratulate you for such a great music for the movie. How do you think John faired in the movie as a lead actor?
Asked by: Rajiv Kauhsik
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its for u to judge and let me know AFTER you have seen it.
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I have heard you have taken culinary lessons. Is that true? Also, do you want to open a restaurant?
Asked by: spandan
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Yes. Cooking courses in Thai cuisine and old Hyderabadi. Its always been a dream to open a restaurant.
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Whom did you blame when the movies didn't do well?
Asked by: Singh
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Fate. It rules all of us.
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And whom did you give credit when Dor, Iqbal and many other became a huge success?
Asked by: Singh
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Fate. it rules all of us.
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Hi Nagesh, I liked your Iqbal very much. Are u planning anything like this in future with Shreyash?? All the best for your film career
Asked by: SGN
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Nothing in the pipeline for the moment but who knows? And thanks for watching.
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Are you working on any other script right now?
Asked by: qais
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Quite a few actually. I keep writting whenever i get free time.
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Hello Mr Kukunoor,After such a long gap we are getting opportunity to see your movie.Iqbal was outstanding..It was really inspiring factor any youngster.So what surprise we will get from Aashayein?
Asked by: Dev
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I hope it will remind you that you have a great life and that you enjoy and live it now.
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Hi Nagesh, in films, kissing scenes are shown and the reason given is that its because of the demand of the story.
I say, why do u have to show it, just bring the actors closer and move the camera away from them, (as u do it when u wanna show that they had sex, but u dont actually show the sex) and it will be understood that they kissed, WHY DO U HAVE TO SHOW IT ?
Asked by: Akshay
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Y do have to be so scared of sex? it is the most natural act there is besides breathing of course. i dont show intimacy for titiliation but to get a point across. when u see the film u vll understand.
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Sir i m a big fan of u BUT how can u make a film like '8*10 tasveer" ????
i hope ,i will watch u back in form with 'Aashayein'.
Asked by: Devendra
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I keep trying difft films some work some dont. Aashayein will be more up your alley.
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Hi Nagesh,
tasveer 8 / 10 was a fantastic movie, you are a real talent. will you be coming with Akshay again because two of you together can bring magic for us.
He is a big star, you are genius what do you think about this combination and what do you think about Akshay as a superstar of India now...thanks and all the best for your all the future ventures..
Asked by: Amit Kumar Sharma
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thank u and vll always keep trying as long as u keep watching.
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Hello Mr. Kukunoor,
What do u think went wrong with 8 X 10 tasveer? when the idea was as good as hollywood flick inception?
Asked by: Abhijeet Kabbur
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Thats very kind. I believe that the marketing should have been longer and more planned. the film arrived in theatres without any warning and the mess that surrounded the producer/theatre owners' strike.
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Hi, What is Aashayein about? Hope it is releasing in Chennai. Had to go to Bangalore to watch "Rockford"!!
Asked by: Aarthi Sridar
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It is releasing in Chennai. The film is about rahul who wins a large sum of money and finds out the same day that he has got 90 days to live. Its his journey, the ppl he meets and the magic that life has to offer. its a reminder to LIVE LIFE NOW!
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Dude! Why dont you go back to US...recharge and come back to give us another Gem likke the Hyderabad Blues or Bollywood Calling?
You seem to have run out of ideas and as a result, taking non-actors like Akshay!!???!!!
Asked by: Satish.S
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You make different movies at different points in your life. Hyderabad Blues was 13 years ago. I cant keep making the same film over and over again. Sure, some of them you might like and some not but i am going to keep trying. And are you genuinely telling me that u didnt like Akshay's performance in 8/10 bcoz i sure did.
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Why did you take John Abraham in the movie?
Asked by: Rajat
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I like the honesty in John as a person and also to cast against type. This will give the audience a chance to see John as an actor and much more than just a hunk.
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