Not only is he big in Bollywood, Sammir Dattani has a parallel career in the South, having delivered hits in Karnataka’s Sandalwood film industry and in Tamil cinema. After an eight year innings it looks as though things are going to skyrocket further for this chocolate boy hero, who has been seen on screen in Pyaar Mein Twist, Corporate, and Mukhbiir. With Well Done Abba releasing this Friday and I Hate Luv Storys just months away, it is a busy time ahead for the Bombay boy. In a freewheeling chat with Steven Baker, Sammir talks about playing a double role in real life, his talent for languages, and his expectations for the future.
Sammir, as well as acting in Bollywood, you are also big in the South Indian film industry where you are known by the name Dhyan. Do you feel like you are playing a double role in real life?...
Sammir, as well as acting in Bollywood, you are also big in the South Indian film industry where you are known by the name Dhyan. Do you feel like you are playing a double role in real life?...
- 3/25/2010
- Bollyspice
Back in 2006, director Shirish Kunder released the Akshay Kumar-Preity Zinta-Salman Khan love triangle Jaan-e-mann. Since then he has been playing the role of devoted father, bringing up triplets with choreographer and filmmaker wife, Farah Khan. In a freewheeling chat with Steven Baker, Shirish reveals he is set to direct not one, but two new Hindi films.
It has been a while since Jaan-e-mann. Where have you been all this time Shirish?
I agree that it seems like eternity, but it's actually been only two and a half years since Jaan-e-mann. And that's perfectly okay by my standards. I have to be really passionate about something to want to direct it. I am not looking at a quantity of films, but some real high quality films that can stand the test of time, and I can be proud of all my life. There were certain mistakes that...
It has been a while since Jaan-e-mann. Where have you been all this time Shirish?
I agree that it seems like eternity, but it's actually been only two and a half years since Jaan-e-mann. And that's perfectly okay by my standards. I have to be really passionate about something to want to direct it. I am not looking at a quantity of films, but some real high quality films that can stand the test of time, and I can be proud of all my life. There were certain mistakes that...
- 8/1/2009
- Bollyspice
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