"Anyone who has right amount of talent deserves to be there" - Anant Mahadevan 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, September 26, 2007 - 17:24 IST
He is what 'transition'is all about. He started his career with his affable role of 'Chintamani'on TV, a role that won him a million hearts and also
paved his way for the future. He then jumped into the director’s seat and is in the news now, coz'of his latest release Aggar has hit the
screen.
Jai: hi Mr. Mahadevan, just saw Aggar and was tad impressed
Anant Mahadevan: hello there. Thanks a lot.
Jai: loved the film. I thought u did a brilliant job
Anant Mahadevan: Jai, thank you very much im really inspired by your encouraging words
Riya: What’s so different about Aggar and Aksar?
Anant Mahadevan: if I may say Aggar is one step ahead of Aksar
| Riya: What’s so different about Aggar and Aksar?
Anant Mahadevan: if I may say Aggar is one step ahead of Aksar |
Jai: Ive had been a very big fan of yours since the time of Baazigar. I want to ask you that what the suspense of your
forthcoming film is.
Anant Mahadevan: I don't want to reveal the suspense and spoil it for you
Jai: Sir, I would like to ask u something that I heard. Is it true that u had a rift with Sophie on the sets of Aggar?
Anant Mahadevan: It’s not true at all. She is such a a dear friend
Riya: Why does Nauheed have such a small role in the film? What can u say about her as an actor?
Anant Mahadevan: Nauheed is good actor n she plays an imp. part in the film
Sreeram: what made you move in to direction? Have you learnt direction from somewhere?
Anant Mahadevan: we learnt from all the great film makers by watching their films
Sandipdutt: Sir, have u quit serials, or r they still on the menu?
Anant Mahadevan: Serials are not on the menu right now, sandeep only when the TV gets as good as it was when it all
started
Riya: Are you writing any new scripts? Which one was the last u wrote?
Anant Mahadevan: Riya, well still scripting but the cast of my next film Anamika is Dino Morea, Minisha Lamba and Koena
Mitra
Sandipdutt: Sir, do u like cricket? if yes, whom are u supporting in twenty 20 world cup?
Anant Mahadevan: Sandeep, I love cricket. India, of course
Janvi: which is your favourite song from Aggar?
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, my fav. song is kyuin sehra si koi pyaas nahi
Riya: Would you remake any other films?
Anant Mahadevan: riya, as of now no remakes.
Bini: thank you sir, wish you all the best for all your next projects,
and please keep on entertaining us
Anant Mahadevan: bini, thank u so much keep watching and happy watching.
Sandipdutt: sir ur negative role in khiladi was a gr8 one. Do u think negative roles are hard to play?
Anant Mahadevan: sandeep, negative roles are very interesting to play coz they are multidimensional to play
| Sandipdutt: sir ur negative role in khiladi was a gr8 one. Do u
think negative roles are hard to play?
Anant Mahadevan: sandeep, negative roles are very interesting to play coz they are multidimensional to play |
Janvi: Udita has not done any films after Aksar. Then y did u choose to work with her again?
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, just because she had not done any film after Aksar. Thus she didn’t waste her time
Sreeram: do you think that only the super star juniors can enter in to Bollywood industry..????
Anant Mahadevan: no sreeram any1 who has right amount of talent deserves to be there
Janvi: which has been u best negative role ever? or sumone else's
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, I think Laurne Salavia in the Marathon Man, which I feel, was one of the best negative roles ever
| Janvi: which has been u best negative role ever? or sumone
else's
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, I think Laurne Salavia in the Marathon Man, which I feel, was one of the best negative roles ever
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Hemanshu: sir what was your movie for Aggar budget?
Anant Mahadevan: around four crores hemanshu
Minisha: when do u plan to start part 3 to the trilogy?
Anant Mahadevan: minisha, we r working' on the script it just that we should have a rite cast we’ll be on the floors
Sreeram: all the best for your future movies sir...
Anant Mahadevan: thank u sreeram... keep watching
Riya: who would u give max credit to for the film staying alive?
Anant Mahadevan: riya, staying alive is a true story of interaction of writer and gangster in iccu of the hospital
Janvi: where did u get the idea of the trilogy?
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, really depends whether the subject still holds interest
Janvi: Who is your role model in the industry?
Anant Mahadevan: Janvi, I think Guru Dutt and Bimal Roy
| Janvi: Who is your role model in the industry?
Anant Mahadevan: Janvi, I think Guru Dutt and Bimal Roy |
Sandipdutt: One of My Favourite TV Serials When I Was A Kid Was Indradhanush. How Did the Idea Come At That Point of Time?
Anant Mahadevan: well I had nothing to do with Indradhaunush sandeep it was Mr. Anand Mahendroo’s idea.
Sanjiv: Is any plan to shoot your next in Australia?
Anant Mahadevan: Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world n would like to shoot if the script demands
Wasiim : Hi, Do you really think it was wise releasing Aggar at this point of time where business is quite low due to cricket matches and
entry of Ramadan?? Since this had had effect on such good films like Darling & Dhamaal...
Anant Mahadevan: Wasiim, sometimes we r left with no choice with cinemas and dated it was a difficult decision to take, considering
the initial response to Aggar im sure people will take time to watch it
Rrkhan from Bangladesh: My family says hi to pandit purnaiya.....like Bhatt, why don’t u take Bangladeshi actor/actress/singers?? We
have very talented ppl...as a journalist, i can send u some pix and contact numbers of Bangladeshi star...r u interested, pandit purnaiya?
Anant Mahadevan: talent is always welcomed khan saab n Bangladesh is very close to us, so y not?
Wasiim: Is there any chance of seeing you acting again in your upcoming films?
Anant Mahadevan: Wasiim, im doing' a film with Nagesh Kukoonor Tasveer opp. Akshay Kumar
Leeni: how was it to work with Shreyas and Tusshar??
Anant Mahadevan: leeni, it was an absolute delight. Both pf them r through professional and great actors
Hunny: Anant, u should cast Dino...love him in Aksar!
Anant Mahadevan: honey, u shud see Dino's change of image in anamika n u will love anamika
| Janvi: Does casting couch really exist in the industry?
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, i have heard horror stories about casting couches and I hope young people don't fall in the tactics of those who
exploit them |
Janvi: what’s your fave scene of Aggar?
Anant Mahadevan: Janvi, my fav. scene is when Tushhar is being counseled by Sheyas and udita calls Sheyas ..It was quite an electric
moment
Janvi: what’s ur fav hangout place?
Anant Mahadevan: janvi, my theatre room and my room
Sandipdutt: ANANT SIR u acted in Tipu sultan as Pandit Purnaiya. Has directing or making an epic like it for the current generation
come ever to your mind?
Anant Mahadevan: sanditodutt, I wanted to epic on Buddha but never got down to do it
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