Interview with Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav

RAJPAL YADAV has more than 87 films in his kitty and indeed he has fulfilled each and every role with dedication and commitment and the outcome is before everyone. Pick any film of Rajpal, either the character of the terrorist he played in 'Jungle' or the role of household worker in the films 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya' or 'Waqt'. His comic flicks like 'Maalmaal Weekly', 'Partner', 'Bhool Bhulaiya', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', 'Hungama', 'Garam Masala', 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' and many more has firmly established his position as a leading Bollywood comedian. These days he is busy promoting his forthcoming films 'Toss' and 'Yeh Mera India'. Both these films are lined up for release at around the same time. He has been touring the cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai as part of the programmwe to promote his films. Nakshab Khan chats with Rajpal Yadav about the movie YMI and other upcoming films.

Q- Tell us about your film 'Yeh Mera India'.
A- This film is very special to me and I feel proud and obliged to be associated to the film. The film showcases those questions which are imprinted on our thoughts, beliefs, actions, mission, vision. We, the team of YMI, have worked as a football team where the goal is the same of building an awareness but the roles are different.

Q- How was your experience working with Director N Chandra?
A- Since childhood I used to watch the films of N Chandra. I admired him immensely for the quality of work and direction he has under his belt. He has given fabulous masterpieces like 'Tezaab and 'Ankush' to the industry. And when he approached me with this film, I was more than happy and without a doubt I had to do the movie.

Q- The movie YMI has raised the issue of North Indians and Marathi. To what extent is it true?
A- Such issues don’t bother the common man. And a city like Mumbai has been a metropolitan one. And raising such issues are baseless and utterly misleading. Such issues are only a matter of concern for politicians who bring it out for their personal benefits. And we public know and understand everything.

Q- Tell us about your other film 'Toss' and what role you play in the film.
A- It is the story of childhood friends and how an incident can change lives, beliefs, relationships between them. All the friends tread a path where greed rules, death triumphs and relationships are buried deep inside a tunnel holding no value.

Q- How was your experience working under the direction of Ramesh Khatkar?
A- It is a fast-paced film and the director has presented the film in a very interesting manner. He is hardworking and absolute passionate about his work.

Q- What according you is the USP of both of your films?
A- YMI portrays the society and the current situation and gives the answers and solutions which we find within the complexities of life. On the other hand, the presentation of 'Toss' is the USP of the film.

Q- People feel that in real life you are as fun-loving. What you have to say about this?
A- What I do in films is my work and that is what I am good at. Professionally I am a comedian but in personal life I am a very serious person.

Q- What are your forthcoming films apart from 'Toss' and 'Yeh Mera India'?
A- 'Do Knot Disturb', 'Chai Garam', 'Banda Yeh Bindass Hain', 'Daddy Cool', 'Bhopal', 'A prayer for rain', 'Fauj mein Mauj' are some of my films to be released soon.