"Abhishek was adamant to make Paa in Rs. 15 crores" - Big B [Part 2]

By Devansh Patel - November 24, 2009 - 2:49 PM IST

Balki is a fairly laid back and a relaxed sort of a human being. Because he comes from the advertising world, he knows exactly what it is that is going to catch the attention of the audience. I've always found him not too dramatised. He is very normal and allows the situation to seep in rather than what the actor's impression of the situation is. Balki is calm and composed. He keeps correcting me all the time which is wonderful as there is a kind of uniformity in the performance. As you rightly said that he is not the usual kind of film director.

This is the 1st time Abhishek is acting in an AB Corp production. Let's play a role reversal here. How excited is the father?

Abhishek isn't just playing the role in the film as an actor but he was also responsible for the entire production of the film. That's a moment of great pride for me because I see him handling all the affairs and matters and working in the film. It was his suggestion and his conformation to make Paa in a limited budget. He was adamant that he wanted to make this film in not more than Rs. 15 crores. I am very happy that we are able to finish the film in Rs. 14.75 crores which is a huge achievement.

Abhishek was adamant that he wanted to make this film in not more than Rs. 15 crores

They say premiÃ¨res have become a thing of the past in our industry. But let me ask you this important question. How vital is a film's premiÃ¨re? Or is it any different?

There are various aspects to a premiere. It could be a moment of celebration for the entire cast and crew who have worked hard towards making a film, and now want to share that happiness with the people that they care for. Premieres are the coming of togetherness of the entire film industry. We are proud that this is our field, this is our wealth, this is our people and look what we did. With the electronic media and the print media and the broadcast who are so interested in the lives of the celebrities that premieres becomes an occasion for them. It does garner a lot of attention. Other celebrities talk and comment on the film, so yes, it does help to build up an atmosphere for the film. It's wonderful to have premieres.

I'm delighted that there has been a spontaneous affinity to Auro and the promo. Auro is a likeable person and I hope audiences like him

What was the stand out moment for you when you went to produce Paa?

There was never any doubt about the quality of the product that we were wanting to make. In fact, the idea of wanting to produce the film came from Abhishek because he believed that if the two members of the family who own a company called AB Corp Limited and who are also working in the film together, they can produce a film too. We had to fight for it a bit but eventually we both agreed to produce it and Paa is now our property.

How emotional a journey is Paa for you as an audience when you see Auro having progeria?

I hope the audiences identify with Paa, and judging from just sixty seconds of his first exposure to the audience, I'm delighted that there has been a spontaneous affinity to Auro and the promo. Auro is a likeable person and I hope audiences like him.

Click here to read Part 1 of Amitabh Bachchan's interview on Paa

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