Elina Priyadarshini Nayak , TNN, Sep 1, 2010
Though his acting career didn't take off initially, Sohail Khan has now succeeded in coming out of the shadow of his superstar bother Salman Khan.
Over the years, he has managed to carve a niche for himself as a producer with hits like Hello Brother, Partner and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya. Sohail speaks about his family bonding, Salman Khan and much more...
Pre-release buzz
His elder brother Arbaaz Khan's first home production Dabangg is yet to release, but a lot of buzz has been created about this film. On this he says, "We are not doing anything extra apart from promoting, because one has to create awareness about any film. Dabangg is a masala and action-packed family film and I think that's the reason it's getting such a huge response even before its release. People have started liking it already!" The movie has Salman, Arbaaz and Malaika Arora Khan- three members of the family. Would the audience get to see Sohail in the movie also? He replies with a laugh, "Main chota bhai hoon toh mujhe dusare kaam pe laga diya!"
Munni badnaam hui...
Malaika Arora's hot item song Munni badnaam hui... has become a huge hit and is creating waves. "For a successful movie, an entertainment value is required. I think the song Munni... has added to this quotient. The song has worked out really well and Malaika was best suited for this number." And what about this song being in news these days for more reasons, as a social activist has filed a suit seeking that the word 'Hindustan' should be deleted? "If anybody has any problem with the word 'Hindustan', we will remove it or replace it. We don't want to hurt anybody's sentiments," says he. So, does this controversy add to the publicity of the film? "People can say what they want! But, we are not doing anything for publicity," says he.
An all-rounder
Along with acting and producing, Sohail has also written scripts for films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hello Brother and Kissan. Ask him which is that one genre he enjoys the most and he says, "I entered the industry to act and since then a learning process has started. When I read any script, I feel I can produce it, at times I feel I can act in it and many a time I feel I can direct it too. So, I am enjoying doing all of them." Any upcoming projects as as an actor? He laughs and says, "I am not getting any roles, and if I get anything right, I will do it. I am a very relaxed person and not very ambitious."
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