Raj Kumar Santoshi Speaks To Subhash  K Jha On The Return Of Andaz Apna Apna

Exclusive  Raj Kumar Santoshi Speaks  To  Subhash  K Jha  On The Return Of  Andaz  Apna Apna

Your most popular Film Andaz Apna Apna is making a comeback to movie theatres this April?

Yes, Priti Sinha(daughter of Andaz Apna Apna  producer Vinay Sinha) called me to inform that  they are planning to  re-release 500 prints. I am very happy, of course. Why wouldn’t I be. The  love and  devotion that the film has collected  over the years is beyond anything I’ve seen.Now  all those who love the  film and were not  there  when it was first released, would be able to see and enjoy it on the  big screen.

Is it your favourite film from your  repertoire?

It is  my most popular film for sure.  But I  have other favourites. I like my work in most of my films including Ghayal, Ghatak,Khakee and Lajja which I know is your favourite. Andaz Apna Apna is special for two reasons.

And they are?

One, because we had so much fun shooting it. I still remember Aamir, Salman, Karisma, Raveena, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor , Viju Khote, all of us would be in splits while shooting the scenes. Our cinematographer  Ishwar Bidri would  laugh so much we  had  to sometimes stop the shooting and wait  for Ishwar  to control himself.

Would  you be  promoting the re-release?

I don’t know. Right now I am totally into the post-production  of  my new film Lahore 1947 which Aamir  Khan has produced.It has turned  out  really well, if I may say so myself. You would  like it as much as Lajja, if not more.

Which are  your other film you would like re-released?

Lajja  for sure. I feel we came with that  too ahead  of  times. I think its theme  of women’s empowerment would be far more  acceptable in today’s day and age.

There is revival culture  in the our cinemas lately.  Sanam Teri Kasam is doing phenomenal  business. Do you think people are  going back to the classics as they are disillusioned with the new releases?

Is Sanam Teri Kasam a  classic? For whatever reason , people should and  must see films  in movie theatres. I believe  laughter  can never  go out of fashion. Most fans  of Andaz Andaz Apna agree it is the funniest film

Any hope of a  sequel to Andaz Apna Apna?

I am happy to tell you we have almost cracked the idea for a sequel. We will be making an announcement soon. You  would be the first to know.