'I WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT YOUNG ACTORS BRING IN’
As talks become rife about Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan being approached for Andaz Apna Apna Reloaded, Aamir Khan says he would like to see a fresh take on the original
Back in 1994, Andaz Apna Apna (AAA) didn’t create much buzz on its release but over the years, it has turned into a cult comedy. In fact, the Aamir Khan and Salman Khan starrer continues to make news even now. As the film enters its 25th year in 2019, rumours are rife that the original producers Vinay Sinha and Priti Sinha have decided to “relaunch it with a different plot and background”. Apparently, Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan have been approached to step into Aamir and Salman’s shoes respectively for the reboot.
Aamir, on his part, is gungho about AAA’s modern avatar. “I don’t know if it’s [the news about Ranveer and Varun being a part of it] true but if you ask me, they should definitely do it (smiles),” says the superstar, adding: “AAA is a film that people have loved immensely [in the past], so I am sure they would love to see it again. I don’t know what exactly is being planned — a remake, part two or an offshoot. But whatever it is, I’d personally like to see a fresh take [on it]. As an audience, I’d love to see what Ranveer, Varun or any of the young actors bring in vis-à-vis the characters.”
The PK (2014) actor admits that he has “several special memories” when it comes to AAA. “Personally, among the comic films, I also love Pyaar Kiye Ja (1966). It’s again a mad comedy,” says Aamir, whose latest production venture, Rubaru Roshni has been received well. “It’s a very important film, not just for India, but for the entire world,” says the actor, talking about the hard-hitting documentary with which he launched director Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal. She happens to be the fifth new director whom Aamir has launched through his production house.
So, what is his involvement like when it comes to his productions? “I definitely oversee things at different points but I give them full freedom because I want them to
follow their own instinct. I discuss [things] with them only when I have a major difference of opinion. So, I come in at various stages. As a producer, I first come in at the selection [of the subject] time, and then when the cast and crew is being locked. I come in for the third time when they make a presentation of locations and costumes to me.”
Before the unit goes for the shoot, Aamir also does a “workshop with them”. “So, typically, I want to see all the scenes acted out like a play as I never go to the set. I want the director to be totally free. Koi back-seat driving mujhe nahi chahiye. Set pe director ko jaise chahiye woh waise karega and he is free to do that. But before they move to the sets, I give them my feedback during the rehearsals only. I don’t even go for [first] edit. When I see the first cut, I get involved with editing, if required. That’s how I work, but only on my productions,” he says.