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"Aishwarya is my muse"

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is back with 'Guzaarish'. And he has once again teamed up with Aishwarya Rai in the film and says she is his muse. He also describes her as one of B'wood's timeless actresses.


"Aishwarya is my muse, my jaan and I get terribly excited when I make a film with her because she is very, very special. Some people are timeless and Aishwarya will be there for another 20 years," Bhansali told reporters today (September 23) at Cinemax in Mumbai, where the first look of 'Guzaarish' was unveiled.


This is Bhansali's third film with Aishwarya after 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' (1999) and 'Devdas' (2002).


Aishwarya said: "This was a very special film for us. We are glad to share this special piece of work with you before we reveal it to the rest of the world."


The director was also all praise for his male lead Hrithik Roshan.


"I have never enjoyed working with any other actor as much as I have enjoyed working with Hrithik, just for the kind of talent he has, for the kind of person he is," said Bhansali.


In the film Hrithik Roshan will be seen as a magician, while Aishwarya Rai plays a nurse who is estranged from her husband. The film will reportedly touch on the issue of controversial mercy killings.


Bhansali has even composed music for the film as he couldn't rely upon anyone to get the right effect. There are eight songs in the film and 12 songs in the album.


"The reason behind doing the music of the film is that I think I understand the characters and understand most what they would express musically than any other music director. Some deep thoughts are my concern, so whatever little music I knew, it was a sort of experiment. But I am happy with what I have done," said Bhansali.


Jointly produced by UTV Blink and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film hits theatres November 19.
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Smoking Ash

Concern over a scene in the Guzaarish trailer showing actress puffing away is why you won't see the promo with We Are Family


The first trailer of Guzaarish was supposed to go out with prints of Karan Johar's We Are Family and the former's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was very pleased with the arrangement. KJo and SLB are friends, after all.


But now, one hears that the trailer has been withdrawn from We Are Family and will feature in theatres a month later with Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani.


The official reason given for the postponement of the Guzaarish trailer is the time factor. Official sources say there's still quite some time before Guzaarish releases. However the real story is that there are some concerns over a sequence showing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan puffing away frantically at a cigarette in the trailer.


While smoking is not entirely prohibited in our films, it is certainly seen to be injurious to health, especially since the one smoking on screen is a global icon playing a nurse. Says a source close to the film, "Aishwarya is not really smoking in Guzaarish. It's a very cute, funny and a very beautiful sequence where she is trying to smoke when she doesn't know how to."


Irrespective of its context it's been decided that that the sequence will be shown to a focus group to see how it is received. Says the source, "Agreed, Aishwarya has never been shown smoking on screen. But it's not a sequence propagating smoking. Everyone who has seen it so far has reacted very positively to it."


Siddharth Roy Kapoor of UTV (co-producers and distributors of Guzaarish) adds, "There are a lot of smoking scenes in a lot of movies. I really don't see any trouble."
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Bhansali’s big plans!

Meanwhile, far away from the Bollywood’s usual crowd, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is quietly planning his next move.

Just back from Paris after his highly successful opera ballet Padmavati , which got rave reviews everywhere, he is planning his next project, which he will announce shortly.

But sources close to him say that contrary to the rumours floating around in town, Hrithik and Ranbir have certainly not been approached for his next movie.

Most people feel that Bhansali may cast his favourite actors Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji in his next movie. We wonder who will Bhansali’s chosen one this time around. Any guesses?

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Bhansali In talks with Hrithik and Ranbir for his next project

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is planning a film with Hrithik Roshan and his Saawariya hero, Ranbir Kapoor. It is reliably learnt that the filmmaker is in talks with both the actors.

Bhansali, who was was in Paris directing the musical Padmavati, returned to Mumbai last week ‘Bhansali’s back’ (HiTLIST, March 31)

Says a source, “Although Sanjay was put off with the response he got post Saawariya, it has not affected the story-teller.y

He was meant to start his Heera Mandi project after Saawariya but now he wants to put that on the backburner.

He has a two-hero, one-heroine script ready and that is the one he wants to start early next year.”

The source adds, “Bhansali has already sent a copy to Hrithik Roshan.

On the other hand, Ranbir has spoken to Sanjay about the project and is going to be a part of this project too.

The film is also said to be backed by Sony Pictures after the two made Saawariya,” the source concludes.

Says Ranbir Kapoor, “I have not been approached.” Rakesh Roshan simply said, “I have no idea about any such development.”

The source further adds, “The concerned parties are not supposed to reveal anthing till it is finalised.”

Amul Sharma, Mid-Day
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SLB returns home after wowing Paris

The reviews just won't stop gushing. Sanjay Leela Bhansali who's just back in Mumbai after four exhilarating performances of the opera Padmavati in Paris can't believe the experience. "The only opera I had seen before this was Opera House in Mumbai. I had never gone to an opera, never knew there was an operatic influence within me. Now I'm hungry for more."

Now Padmavati goes to Italy in June. After two consecutive performances of the opera Padmavati at the posh Theatre du Chatelet in Paris Sanjay Leela Bhansali is clearly the toast of France.

The reviews in all the major French papers-La Republica, Le Monde, Les Echoes-have hailed Bhansali's operatic overture as an unqualified triumph. Yet a section of his colleagues in Mumbai continue to believe Bhansali's stunning sojourn in Paris to be an extension of his exilic journey that began after Saawariya. A deliberate attempt to play down Bhansali's Parisian triumph is epitomized by a leading young director who told this writer, "I believe the opera opened to a half-empty theatre. Audiences booed the opening."

Far from opening poorly, Padmavati wowed the audience. Such is the response to the opera that it now goes to Italy and other European countries. Exhilarated by the response, Bhansali shrugs off the carpers in Mumbai. "It's rather sad that some people would rather pull down what is an honour for India rather than celebrate our triumph. I was nervous and apprehensive about the first performance. Now after the second performance I'm far more confident. Yes, it works."

Sanjay Bhansali's ultimate destination for Padmavati is Chittorgarh, Rajasthani hamlet where Albert Rousell's opera is set. He dreams of staging the opera live in the real sand with real elephants and camels. At the first performance itself one could hear loud gasps and sighs at the immensity scope and opulence of Bhansali's love tale as it unraveled on stage in unparalleled operatic style.

Wrote Amit Roy in The Telegraph, "The premiere of the Indo-French opera Padmavati had ended to rousing and sustained cheers of 'Bravo Bravo!' from the 2500-strong audience at the Theatre du Chatelet."

The second performance last week went even better, with audiences no hooked to the thunderous tale of Padmavati's undying passion for the commoner Ratan Sen. With the third and fourth performance Paris was hooked."

"It's a triumph for all of us ….Tanushree Shankar who has done the choreography, Omang Kumar who has done the art work and Rajesh Pratap Singh who's done the clothes. And the French team is so brilliant, we couldn't have gone wrong," says Sanjay Bhansali.

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Bhansali lashes out against SRK and Saif for ridiculing him

Noted film expert, author and NDTV's consulting editor, films, Anupama Chopra interviewed Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Paris. The show, aired over the weekend, featured clips of Bhansali's mega musical Padmavati, being staged in Paris, and was also successful in getting Bhansali to finally react to a lot of things.

Sporting a kurta and a shawl, Bhansali, seemed prepared to face the questions when Chopra asked him about the barbs directed at him in recent times. She was referring to the Filmfare award ceremonies where Saawariya and Bhansali were the objects of ridicule, especially in the hands of star anchors Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan. (Read all about it: SRK and Saif's Filmfare antics )

"They have no dignity," said Bhansali. "It makes me upset when people (like Shah Rukh) who have worked with me, say and do the things they did. I cannot ever imagine Mr Bachchan or Naseeruddin Shah to do something like this," said Bhansali, adding, "I respect them a lot." The 'mockery' as Bhansali put it, was completely uncalled for. Not stopping at that, Bhansali went on to express his displeasure about the platform that gave them the license to behave in such an unsavoury fashion and the people "who found the whole thing funny and sat through it all, laughing." Such undignified behaviour affects the credibility of the award ceremony as well, he added. "I don't know why they behaved like that," he sighed.

Bhansali also reacted to Chopra's question on the media backlash to Saawariya, saying,"In some cases the attacks were getting personal. But I grew stronger with every criticism."

It was obvious Bhansali holds his baby dear, when he said, "All those who said they hated my film, actually know how important a film it is." (He sounded eerily like Subhash Ghai, who maintains Yaadein, the BO disaster, will be considered a classic some day). Arrogance you would say? Well, the director, who is now basking in the glory of his Parisian opera, offered this, "I am indulgent yes, but not arrogant. I come from the Vidhu Vinod Chopra school of filmmaking."

Well, Mr Chopra is not modesty personified, is he now?

Among other things, Anupama Chopra's crisp interview touched upon the musical itself, and Bhansali explained why Padmavati, the story of a princess who commits Sati is not a 'tragedy.' "It takes a lot of courage to be able to set oneself on fire," said Bhansali. The director said the virtues of pride and honour make Padmavati a story of strength.

Even then, one was actually waiting for Bhansali to resurface thus, post his Saawariya debacle, the severe backlash, the merciless jibes and most importantly, the mockery of his craft on a platform such as the Filmfare awards and to some extent the Screen awards. It was actually quite good to see the director keeping himself away from all this and gainfully occupied. Though he cleverly evaded all questions about his romantic liaisons (with choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant), Bhansali, seemed calmer and more collected than he's been in a long time. Maybe it's the weather in Paris.

Anupama Chopra, NDTV
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Cast and director won't promote Saawariya DVD

Sony Pictures Entertainment has been planning to release the DVD of their maiden Bollywood flick Saawariya for a long time. But the Hollywood giants aren’t really getting any support from the film’s director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the cast.

Still hopin’

According to a source, “Saawariya was released well over three months back and although it lost money, the overseas producers Sony Pictures have not lost hope. They reckon that the film will still bring in a handsome amount back through the DVD market.”

The disc of Om Shanti Om which released on the same day as Saawariya is already out.

The insider continues, “Sony Pictures wanted to have a huge event to launch the DVD but neither the cast and nor the director seem to have time. Looks like Sanjay Bhansali, who, is also the co-producer of the film, has lost interest in the film. Meanwhile, Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are busy with their new projects.”

A spokesperson for Sony Pictures Entertainment, who didn’t want to be named said, “Sanjay is busy with his opera in Paris and the company can’t seem to get a proper dialogue with him regarding the DVD release. As the rights of the film are with us we are now going to go ahead and release the feature in the market soon. We were planning something extravagant but now it is going to be a silent release.”


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'Devdas' director finds his 'Saawariya'!!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is well known for his intense, poignant & stark subject films. People are hardly aware about his personal life, as the ace director always maintained silence on the personal front, but if the sources are to be believed, the intelligent director SLB & famous choreographer Viabhavi Merchant are ready to mingle, it quite surprised us.

The two worked together for several years for the films like HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM, DEVDAS and SAAWARIYA. But it was only during the making of SAAWARIYA the two vibrant talents got close to each other. From the last few months the couple has been seen together publicly. During SAAWARIYA premiere also Vaibhavi walked along with Bhansali's mother Leela & sister Bela. Very recently Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs landed at Bhansali's residence on the warm invite by his mother Leela. But to our surprise, also present to wish the kids were Vaibhavi Merchant & Music composer Ismail Darbar. Vaibhavi also once in 'Nach Baliye 3' hinted indirectly by saying that even she has a 'baliye' in her life, but didn't really reveal the name. Only now our grey cells have over worked to hint if the cat is out of the bag yet!!

By observing the flow of events it appears the two singles are ready to mingle, but are not ready to disclose anything as of now. We are not in a hurry either!

Well we are quite surprised to know about the couple (to be!), are you surprised too? What do you have to say...

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Shah Rukh invites Bhansali to Om Shanti Om party!

Not one to let bygones be bygones, Shah Rukh Khan is rubbing more salt into the wounds of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, by inviting him and the rest of the Saawariya cast and crew to a Om Shanti Om success party.

Tonight will see a book being launched, The Making of Om Shanti Om, and the whole of Bollywood will be present. A source has aslo confirmed, “They have surely invited the Saawariya team. Despite rumours that things are not so well between SRK and Bhansali, the actor has always mentioned that Bhansali has given him one of his biggest hits, Devdas. However, it will be interesting to see if Bhansali comes to the event.”

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Shah Rukh invites Bhansali to Om Shanti Om party!

Not one to let bygones be bygones, Shah Rukh Khan is rubbing more salt into the wounds of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, by inviting him and the rest of the Saawariya cast and crew to a Om Shanti Om success party.

Tonight will see a book being launched, The Making of Om Shanti Om, and the whole of Bollywood will be present. A source has aslo confirmed, “They have surely invited the Saawariya team. Despite rumours that things are not so well between SRK and Bhansali, the actor has always mentioned that Bhansali has given him one of his biggest hits, Devdas. However, it will be interesting to see if Bhansali comes to the event.”

Rajiv Dutta, India Target
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"I love SRK and have great respect" - Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali believes the tide is turning towards his much-hyped film. CT asked the film-maker a few pointed
questions. Like...

Is there always much expectation riding on your films?
I don’t want to believe this and get bogged down. I don’t believe that I am bigger than my product. If I have made experimental films, then I have given good entertaining films as well. I don’t want to be predictable.

What’s negative about Saawariya?
It defeats all logic to say Saawariya is a bad film just because some critics didn’t appreciate it. But slowly, I can see people are going to the theatres and appreciating different aspects of the film. It’s a positive change. The wave has begun.

And what’s positive about it?
That I made a film with two absolute newcomers and released it with a film that has the country’s reigning
superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.

If you could, would you change anything in Saawariya ?
No, it’s the most elegant and best work of my life. I am living in the hope that the audience will understand that there is an approach which goes beyond the typical potboiler in film-making.

You’ve taken potshots at Om Shanti Om and Shah Rukh Khan because things haven’t gone right for you?
I love SRK and have great respect, admiration and regard for him. He has the same for me. My larger point is, why compare a tennis match to a 100 metre race?

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"I love SRK and have great respect" - Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali believes the tide is turning towards his much-hyped film. CT asked the film-maker a few pointed
questions. Like...

Is there always much expectation riding on your films?
I don’t want to believe this and get bogged down. I don’t believe that I am bigger than my product. If I have made experimental films, then I have given good entertaining films as well. I don’t want to be predictable.

What’s negative about Saawariya?
It defeats all logic to say Saawariya is a bad film just because some critics didn’t appreciate it. But slowly, I can see people are going to the theatres and appreciating different aspects of the film. It’s a positive change. The wave has begun.

And what’s positive about it?
That I made a film with two absolute newcomers and released it with a film that has the country’s reigning
superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.

If you could, would you change anything in Saawariya ?
No, it’s the most elegant and best work of my life. I am living in the hope that the audience will understand that there is an approach which goes beyond the typical potboiler in film-making.

You’ve taken potshots at Om Shanti Om and Shah Rukh Khan because things haven’t gone right for you?
I love SRK and have great respect, admiration and regard for him. He has the same for me. My larger point is, why compare a tennis match to a 100 metre race?

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Exhibitors opt for JWM, dropping SAAWARIYA

Strange as it may sound, but from today (Friday), many of the exhibitors are going to opt for the three week old Shahid-Kareena starrer, JAB WE MET, removing SAAWARIYA. The trend is very pronounced in small centers and single screens. Even many of the leading multiplexes / cineplexes have reduced the number of shows of the one week old SAAWARIYA and have reverted to JAB WE MET, which did exceedingly well during its two week run.

When we talked to the concerned people, the view is unanimous- After Monday, the collections of SAAWARIYA are going down alarmingly with each passing day, and there is little or no hope of a pick-up. As per inputs available with us and going by the paying audiences reaction, it was inevitable, and we are not surprised.

While on JAB WE MET, the movie was rock steady, even in the second week (check out our latest box-office report), and had to be prematurely removed, to make way for the heavyweight 'Diwali' biggies like OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA.

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Exhibitors opt for JWM, dropping SAAWARIYA

Strange as it may sound, but from today (Friday), many of the exhibitors are going to opt for the three week old Shahid-Kareena starrer, JAB WE MET, removing SAAWARIYA. The trend is very pronounced in small centers and single screens. Even many of the leading multiplexes / cineplexes have reduced the number of shows of the one week old SAAWARIYA and have reverted to JAB WE MET, which did exceedingly well during its two week run.

When we talked to the concerned people, the view is unanimous- After Monday, the collections of SAAWARIYA are going down alarmingly with each passing day, and there is little or no hope of a pick-up. As per inputs available with us and going by the paying audiences reaction, it was inevitable, and we are not surprised.

While on JAB WE MET, the movie was rock steady, even in the second week (check out our latest box-office report), and had to be prematurely removed, to make way for the heavyweight 'Diwali' biggies like OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA.

Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network
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Salman out, Abhishek - Aishwarya in

If you thought Saawariya was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's most ambitious project so far, chances are that you haven't heard anything about Bajirao Mastani. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if you asked, 'Bajirao, who?' because this project has been in the making for over half a decade. And if I am given to believe, the director has managed to rope in Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai for the lead roles.

This historical based on the relationship between the Maratha ruler Bajirao and his courtesan Mastani, has seen a lot of changes since it's first draft, years ago. It was during the peak of his career that Salman was offered this role opposite his then ladylove – Aishwarya Rai. When they split, it is said that Bhansali chose to stick to his leading man and replaced Ash with Kareena.

Now of course, the tables have turned and Ash, who is clearly in a far better bargaining position, has found herself back in the seat... and with the man of her choice.

And here's a bit for you trivia collectors: Mastani also happens to be the name of a delicacy in the courtesan's town – Pune. Needless to say, she must've been quite a dish to have one named after her. What say?

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Salman out, Abhishek - Aishwarya in

If you thought Saawariya was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's most ambitious project so far, chances are that you haven't heard anything about Bajirao Mastani. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if you asked, 'Bajirao, who?' because this project has been in the making for over half a decade. And if I am given to believe, the director has managed to rope in Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai for the lead roles.

This historical based on the relationship between the Maratha ruler Bajirao and his courtesan Mastani, has seen a lot of changes since it's first draft, years ago. It was during the peak of his career that Salman was offered this role opposite his then ladylove – Aishwarya Rai. When they split, it is said that Bhansali chose to stick to his leading man and replaced Ash with Kareena.

Now of course, the tables have turned and Ash, who is clearly in a far better bargaining position, has found herself back in the seat... and with the man of her choice.

And here's a bit for you trivia collectors: Mastani also happens to be the name of a delicacy in the courtesan's town – Pune. Needless to say, she must've been quite a dish to have one named after her. What say?

Buzz18
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"SRK has no rights to destroy 150 people" - Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has come out fighting in defense of his movie Saawariya, and at the top of his target list is… Shah Rukh Khan.

As Om Shanti Om runs away with the top accolades for the Diwali battle, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has gone on record to ask the Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan some very awkward questions. “Shah Rukh Khan is the king of Bollywood. He can say whatever he likes. But why is he going around saying, ‘I will destroy them?' Where is the dignity of the reigning superstar? Why compare yourself to a film with two newcomers? Who are you to destroy them? Have you created them? Do we eat off your plate? Have we made the film with your money? What gives you the right to say you will destroy 150 people who have invested so much in the film? Let people judge. It's a film with good values, and principles, people should appreciate that,” said an angry Bhansali last night.

He then went on to express his disappointment further, “You feel disappointed. We decided that we'll maintain a certain dignity and not pull each other's films down. But then he started making comments like he will destroy us.”

When asked about the success of Om Shanti Om, Bhansali responded, “I feel that acting is not about six-packs but I've never said it until now. Why ‘destroy' us? It's time for new cinema, cricketers, politicians. Let the newcomers like Ranbir come in. Shah Rukh Khan will remain a king. Just because People love (Mahendra Singh) Dhoni, it doesn't mean they will forget Sachin (Tendulkar).”

Maybe positioning Saawariya against Om Shanti Om was not a good strategy, “I've got a big opening. No other filmmaker would've got that against a Shah Rukh Khan film, and it's a big deal. We got the biggest opening for an Indian film with newcomers in the lead. Anyway, why compare two completely different films? My films are about art, and OSO is about commerce. People are walking out of OSO too, so why are we only talking about people not liking Saawariya? There is an agenda to this,” responded Bhansali positively.

When asked about why critics such as Komal Nahta and Taran Adarsh blasted the movie, Bhansali responded, ““Only a handful of critics are trying to influence the audience against the film…Komal and Taran belong to the cinema of the eighties, they are antiquated and I never expected them to understand ‘Saawariya'. Great cinema should be kept away from such reviewers.”

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"SRK has no rights to destroy 150 people" - Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has come out fighting in defense of his movie Saawariya, and at the top of his target list is… Shah Rukh Khan.

As Om Shanti Om runs away with the top accolades for the Diwali battle, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has gone on record to ask the Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan some very awkward questions. “Shah Rukh Khan is the king of Bollywood. He can say whatever he likes. But why is he going around saying, ‘I will destroy them?' Where is the dignity of the reigning superstar? Why compare yourself to a film with two newcomers? Who are you to destroy them? Have you created them? Do we eat off your plate? Have we made the film with your money? What gives you the right to say you will destroy 150 people who have invested so much in the film? Let people judge. It's a film with good values, and principles, people should appreciate that,” said an angry Bhansali last night.

He then went on to express his disappointment further, “You feel disappointed. We decided that we'll maintain a certain dignity and not pull each other's films down. But then he started making comments like he will destroy us.”

When asked about the success of Om Shanti Om, Bhansali responded, “I feel that acting is not about six-packs but I've never said it until now. Why ‘destroy' us? It's time for new cinema, cricketers, politicians. Let the newcomers like Ranbir come in. Shah Rukh Khan will remain a king. Just because People love (Mahendra Singh) Dhoni, it doesn't mean they will forget Sachin (Tendulkar).”

Maybe positioning Saawariya against Om Shanti Om was not a good strategy, “I've got a big opening. No other filmmaker would've got that against a Shah Rukh Khan film, and it's a big deal. We got the biggest opening for an Indian film with newcomers in the lead. Anyway, why compare two completely different films? My films are about art, and OSO is about commerce. People are walking out of OSO too, so why are we only talking about people not liking Saawariya? There is an agenda to this,” responded Bhansali positively.

When asked about why critics such as Komal Nahta and Taran Adarsh blasted the movie, Bhansali responded, ““Only a handful of critics are trying to influence the audience against the film…Komal and Taran belong to the cinema of the eighties, they are antiquated and I never expected them to understand ‘Saawariya'. Great cinema should be kept away from such reviewers.”

Rajiv Dutta, Indiatarget
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