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MUMBAI:
He could be labelled 'Director No 1', if one were to go by the funniest
films made in the Hindi film industry in recent years. For some
time now, David Dhawan has been the uncrowned king of comedy in
Bollywood, ticking the funny bones of a zillion viewers with hits
like Judwaa, Deewana Mastana and the more recent Partner.
The
filmmaker has long generated laughs while staying hidden behind
his camera. Now, he shares the joy he derives from his work, and
reveals more than a few secrets to Kabir Bedi on Director's Cut
this Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 8:00 pm, only on Zoom - India's
premier glamour and entertainment channel.
As
a born entertainer, filmmaking for Dhawan is all about having fun.
"My films are like a holiday on screen - bright, with no violence,"
he says. He speaks of the great rapport he shares with the cast
and crew of every film he makes. From Bollywood 'baaps' like Sanjay
Dutt and Salman Khan to damsels like Karisma Kapoor, he tells viewers
how he is a like a father to them. He also discusses the many rehearsals
with actors that go into perfecting the final product.
 Speaking
about Govinda - an actor he thinks of as a brother - Dhawan shares
stories about his working relationships with co-stars as well as
their personal attributes. Salman is, according to him, the naughtiest
comic actor. Also, unlike most other celebrities, Dhawan is open
about his past. He tells us the story behind his real name, Rajendra,
and how it was changed to David by a neighbour. He also goes back
in time to the start of his journey in Bollywood, as an editor in
the television industry. From that point, it was an interesting
climb to box-office success. According to Dhawan, characters in
his films are inspired by real life characters. Interestingly, he
says infidelity is a common theme in most of his films.
Finally,
when asked if he wants 'to partner', Dhawan says he is happy with
the response he has received from female viewers. He also has an
interesting anecdote to share about a recent visit to London. More
of the lively filmmaker's colourful stories reveal themselves in
conversation with Kabir Bedi this Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 8:00
pm, only on Zoom.
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