JIMMY SHEIRGILL

Getting typecast with Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster

“I do agree that typecasting is a thing in Bollywood. But I am even ready for the fourth one, if Tigmanshu (director) says after two months to start shooting! All I need is to grow my moustache and I will be ready for it. It’s a character I really enjoy doing each time. I am dying to know what Saheb and Biwi will do next and who the next gangster is going to be.”

Working with Sanju Dutt

“It’s my fourth film with Sanjay Dutt; we did Munna Bhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Eklavya and now this one. What I was excited to watch was the combination of Sanju (Dutt) and Tigmanshu (director). The popular dialogue from the film, Zindagi ki maza hum ne bahut kam liya hai, ab waapas lauta hoon, Zindagi bhar ka maaza loonga (I have not been able enjoy my life completely, now that I’m back, I’m going to enjoy my life to the fullest), is very like Tigmanshu . That’s how you see Sanju Baba’s character in the film.”

What Saheb... has in store

“The film begins two or three years after the previous movie ends where Saheb is in jail and Biwi has become more powerful. From an MLA she has become a minister. A new gangster comes in. For somebody who has watched (the prequels) the story could be a continuation from there. This woman (Madhavi) does not want her husband out (from jail) and a new gangster comes in, so what happens? For (those who have) not watched the first and second part, this would be a fresh film they will enjoy.

A penchant for sequels

“I pick and choose from what is offered to me at that point of time and it’s a different thing when I did a Tanu Weds Manu.

It was because I liked the character, the set-up and Aanand (director of Tanu Weds Manu) was making it. Same way, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster happened. We were all friends, we all got together and we went to a place. In less than a month, we made a film and came back. We did not go there thinking there is going to be a second part.

In the same way with Happy Bhaag Jayengi, when we made the first movie Aanand Rai (producer of the film) and Mudassar (director) wanted me to play the character of Daman Singh. I was like, if you guys can manage with the dates, I will do it. The movie is releasing on August 24. What I am trying to say is that (at) the time you don’t know if a sequel is going to be made.”