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Abhishek hopes 'Guru' will be his best film
Jan 7, 2007, 15:21 GMT
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan hopes his upcoming film 'Guru' will be his best ever and says ace director Mani Ratnam is truly inspiring.
'Mani Ratnam always inspires you not only by his work but also the kind of work he takes out of you. I was not confident when he offered me Lallan Singh's role in 'Yuva' but I will always respect Mani for having confidence in me - which I didn't have in myself at that time,' Abhishek said at a press conference here Sunday.
Asked which film he rated as his best, Abhishek said none of them could fit the bill.
'I hope Guru does that. It was challenging to play the journey of a man which starts at age 15 and goes on till 70,' he remarked.
Ratnam, who was also present at the conference, said essaying the role of 'Guru' was a big responsibility.
Quizzed about Abhishek's growth as an actor, Ratnam replied: 'You don't make an actor. An actor is there ... you just have to give him the opportunity and chance to show his skill. He always has the capability. 'Guru' is a huge role and it is a huge responsibility as well and Abhishek is okay in the film.'
© 2007 Indo-Asian News Service
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The Ads on the TV are really Good..This has Raised the expectations.Lets Watch out wheather the Movie Will Live up to the Expectations of the Audience.
Mr.Prassanna
Box office is not always the right yardstick to measure a great director like maniratnam. after dalapthi he made great films like iruvaar etc . btw Alaypayutheiy was a major hit . Only bad movie i remeber maniratnam making is Dil Se . it deserved to flop . Apart all of his work has been top notch and unique which sets him apart from rest of the breed. He remains one of best indian directors of all times regardless of boxoffice performances
Abhishek's performace is excellent. Mani presented the movie nicely
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M. Prasanna, ChennaiJan 8th, 2007 - 02:08:57
Mani Ratnam always makes big bustle, but he does not make it big nowadays. After Dhalapathi and Roja, no films from his coffer did not fare well in the box office. So, we have to wait and watch what Guru has in store.
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