Filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon shouldn’t be snug speaking about his Hindi movies. After directing almost 20 movies in a profession spanning 20 years, the director says he sees two of his Bollywood movies realistically: that his Hindi debut Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein has achieved at the very least one cult standing. whereas his second, Ek Deewana Tha is a movie he doesn’t wish to take credit score for steering.
Starring R Madhavan, Dia Mirza and Saif Ali Khan, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein (RHTDM) was a remake of his 2001 Tamil movie Minnale, which additionally starred Madhavan. The Hindi remake backed by Vashu Bhagnani launched to common reception on the field workplace however has constructed up a loyal fan base through the years.
Actors R Madhavan and Dia Mirza in a scene from their movie Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, which has gained a cult standing through the years. (Photo: nonetheless from the movie)
A decade after RHTDM, Menon made a comeback within the Hindi heartland with Ek Deewana Tha alongside Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson. The romantic drama, which was a remake of Menon’s 2010 hit Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya, opened to poor opinions and washed out on the field workplace.
In an interview with indianexpress.com, when requested if he knew why his Hindi outing did not reside as much as the expectations, Gautham Menon stated, “I actually do not know. See (with RHTDM) I used to be slightly skeptical on the time, however Madhavan stated simply belief me, Vashu Bhagnani ji will do an important job and he has put the movie collectively very well.
“When it launched, it was declared an above common movie, however later with extra frequent viewings on TV, it acquired that (cult) standing. But in the event you ask me Ek Deewana Tha was a mistake. It was a really naturally natural movie, which fell into place. Here, I used to be attempting to remake. ,
Menon stated that not like the unique Tamil model, which starred Silambarasan and Trisha, Ek Deewana Tha by no means felt “organic” as he needed to engineer even the best of romantic moments. When he appeared again, the director stated that he mustn’t have agreed to the remake of the movie.
“When Trisha passes by Simbu, the saree flutters very naturally. Here, we have been tying the sari with a string and fluttering! That’s the distinction, you’ll be able to’t try this. It won’t ever end up proper. I should not have accomplished that, so I do not discuss it. Somebody requested me ‘Have you directed Ek Deewana Tha’? And I stated no, it was another person!”
Though his Hindi movie expertise has not been good, Menon shouldn’t be bitter. In truth, the director stated, it’s a Hindi undertaking, however declined to provide particulars. Asked if there’s a temptation to direct Hindi movies, he stated, “Absolutely. I want, something like that is cooking. There should be an announcement very soon. I am really looking forward to it, I will I really want to make something in Hindi.”
Menon just lately directed the Tamil hit Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Gangster movie marked the third collaboration between him and actor Simbu. The sequel of the movie has been introduced and is at the moment within the works.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
