Anurag Basu talks about Kites

Having recently returned from the US after finishing one leg of the films, Basu tells us about the progress on his film and working with Barbara.

We hear Barbara is coming to Mumbai for the remaining schedule.

Yes, the movie will be shot in various locations in Mumbai. Some we will shot in the studios while some will be done outside. But most of the major outdoor scenes have already shot in US so just few interior scenes are remaining.

What kind of security will there be during the Mumbai shoot considering the recent terror attack in Mumbai?

After the attack every 5 star hotel has increased their security, every studio is now secure and the same security will be there for Hrithik Roshan. Yes after the attack every one has increased their security. As far as Barbara is concerned there is no extra security as she will be staying in a top most 5 star hotel as decided as if you every hotel has increased their security, so there is not a drastic change in the security.

Which was the most interesting shoot in the US?

Every place was memorable! In New Mexico it was quite a different place to shoot…even the crew is quite different and later we came to Las Vegas which was again totally different. In these two cities earlier there was some difficulty as we were not able to adjust to their style of working but later on it was really a nice experience to work with two talented foreign crews.

There are a lot of action sequences in your film. Did Hrithik’s knee injury hamper that?

Most action scenes were done by the foreign crew but Hrithik was enjoying his stunts. He is so amazing that he won’t express his pain and he will not tell us to change the shot either. I really don’t remember that because of his injury if we ever had to change a shot.

How is Barbara Mori as an actress?

As an actress we all know how good she is in acting! She is also a very good human being and we have come to know each other very well during the shoot. I now think I have not only a good co-actor but also a good friend.

Apart from Kites, you are also reviving your old project on terrorism Suicide Bomber?

Not really. I can’t revive it as I’m busy shooting with Kites. And after that I will shoot a film for UTV which is as yet untitled. But if I ever decide to revive it then I will go back to my original lead choice Rahul Bhatt.

What about Mr. India 2 then?

It’s true as we are in talks but we have to yet decide about the script as Shekhar is in US and only after he returns will I meet him and move further.