Did you watch Madhuri Dixit on Jhalak?
I waited for two-and-half years during Khamoshi to ask her to read the script but I couldn't get through to her. So I made the film without her. During Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam also I tried but it did not happen. Then I ensured that in Devdas Madhuri was there.
I waited for two-and-half years during Khamoshi to ask her to read the script but I couldn't get through to her. So I made the film without her. During Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam also I tried but it did not happen. Then I ensured that in Devdas Madhuri was there.
When we were doing the film she called saying she was getting married and asked if I still wanted her in the film. I told her that it didn't matter if she was getting married or having kids, I still wanted her to play Chandramukhi.
I waited for four years as a director to see her dance as Chandramukhi, whereas in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa the contestants got to see her every two minutes. I was very upset with this. I felt it was unfair. She is such a great artist. She lights up each one of her performances and that is her X factor. I've wanted to direct her in all of my films, right from Khamoshi. I am obsessed with her. No other director is as obsessed with an actress (smiles).
Do you keep in touch with her?
With our busy schedules, it's difficult to meet on a regular basis. But yes we did speak on the phone. She saw Guzaarish and called me to say that she loved it. It meant a lot to me.
I waited for four years as a director to see her dance as Chandramukhi, whereas in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa the contestants got to see her every two minutes. I was very upset with this. I felt it was unfair. She is such a great artist. She lights up each one of her performances and that is her X factor. I've wanted to direct her in all of my films, right from Khamoshi. I am obsessed with her. No other director is as obsessed with an actress (smiles).
Do you keep in touch with her?
With our busy schedules, it's difficult to meet on a regular basis. But yes we did speak on the phone. She saw Guzaarish and called me to say that she loved it. It meant a lot to me.
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