INTERVIEW WITH KAJOL
Kajol on U Me Aur Hum
Were there any work related issues between Ajay and you while shooting for U Me Aur Hum?
There were no issues as such because we have worked together in the past before as well, we are both professionals, there are bound to be creative differences but we handle them professionally and not let it affect our work.
Were there any creative inputs from you in the story or script of U Me Aur Hum?
Its not fair to say that I added significantly script, because I don't think I have made anything much, but Ajay repeatedly said to us, we were all used as sounding boards, so if sounding boards are struck in the script, then probably yes…
What makes your marriage as successful as it is?
My love for Ajay has only grown with time and hopefully it will continue to, as far as keeping the sparks going, well we have to keep at it each day and try and do something new for each other from time to time, and besides everyday is a new day.
How did you feel being a part of U Me Aur Hum?
I was very pleased to be the lead actor in U Me Aur Hum, as far as in case I was not the lead actor then too I would not really be concerned even if our production house selected someone else, the role was very good.
Is the story of U Me Aur Hum fact or fiction?
The entire film is purely fictional.
Will you and Shah Rukh be working together any time soon again?
Well, Shah Rukh is a close friend of mine, we are yet in talks of anew film together but nothing is on paper or confirmed yet.
Do you still have the same drive for acting considering you have achieved so much already?
Well yes I have achieved a lot but its not like I was majorly driven, feverish or even ambitious about it. I always had a life of my own.
In spite of being one of the best and most successful actors we have in the industry how come you’re doing such few films?
As I said earlier that my priority is my family and that I have a life beyond my work as well. I have always been choosy before about the films I did anyways, and now that im married and have a child I will be super choosy.
On What bases do you select your films?
To me what’s most important is firstly the script of the film. Then come the director and the producer. It basically all must fall into place before signing a film.
What made you want to do a film like U, Me Aur Hum?
Firstly it was the director, second to that was the script. I guess even if I was offered the film through some other production house then too I would have done it.
So what’s your character in the film like?
Its about two people and their marriage and how one can make things work in a marriage…basically a love story, a touching one…I sincerely hope it does well.
Who is the film’s target audience?
The film targets everyone, as anyone who has been in love will enjoy the film regardless of his or her age, whether young or old.
How was Ajay as a director?
He was a brilliant director. Mainly because he knew what he wanted from who, not only the actors but also from the technicians to the every one involved in the film.
How would you compare Ajay to the rest of the actors you have worked with?
Well I married the guy so its very obvious that’s he’s most special to me, although thankfully most people I have worked with have been very nice to me, I have gotten along with all the heroes I have worked with.
