After garnering critical acclaim with 'Udaan', director Vikramaditya Motwane is set to release his second film 'Lootera'. The film stars Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh in the lead. The film, set in Bengal of the 1950s, is inspired by O Henry's story 'The Last Leaf'. 'Lootera', a romance period drama, will hit the theatres on July 5. Director Vikramaditya Motwane joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on his new movie 'Lootera'.
Q. Hi Vikramaditya, loved 'Udaan' and have already pre-booked tickets for 'Lootera'. What's the inspiration/ trigger point for Lootera? Asked by: Dharmagya
A. It's short story from 'Last leaf', the inspiration comes from there.
Q. Why 'Last Leaf'? Asked by: appyfizzz
A. It's really interesting story and I loved it, its different.
Q. Is 'Lootera' a remake of any movie? Asked by: Manas
A. No.
Q. From an inspiring film like 'Udaan' to a love story as it seems from the promos of 'Lootera'. Why 2 extremes? Asked by: rakka
A. The story excited me, so I did it.
Q. How was experience different from 'Udaan' to 'Lootera'? Asked by: Rohit
A. We have lot more production problems while shooting 'Lootera', it took around 70 days. Very different shooting 'Udaan' and 'Lootera'.
Q. Do we cry at the end? Asked by: appyfizzz
A. No, crying is optional haha.
Q. What is your take on Bhansali? Has he just worsened, or have we matured as audience and are not anymore in the correct frame to enjoy his cinema? Asked by: appyfizzz
A. I personally feel he is a fantastic filmmaker. Maybe his choice of scripts in last few years is the reason, he will comeback.
Q. I personally think you are one of those few directors who accept the Bollywood blood in them and then take it forward. Other directors whose work you enjoy? Asked by: appyfizzz
A. Raj Kumar Hirani, Dibakar, Anurag, Zoya Aakhtar, Farah Khan.
Q. Why you chose Ranveer for this role Asked by: Gunj
A. He has intensity, that's something I wanted to capture.
Q. What are your upcoming projects? Asked by: Jitendra
A. Nothing, I will go on a holiday.
Q. So, this will be a Bollywood version of the 'Last Leaf', right? Asked by: Sarah
A. Yes, Hindi cinema.
Q. Whose your favourite actor in India? Asked by: sri
A. Amit ji.
Q. Can 'Lootera' make 100Cr? Asked by: Sunil
A. I hope so.
Q. Which movie you enjoyed the most while directing? Asked by: nony
A. Haha 'Udaan', first film is always special.
Q. If you could give 3 important pointers to a first time filmmaker, what would they be? Asked by: Gunjan
A. Should select a good script, be able to create the right mood of the film and should be a good people manager.
Q. How was your experience working with Ranveer and Sonakshi? Asked by: leena
A. Fantastic, great time working with not just Ranveer but Sonakshi as well. Both are fabulous and very hard working.
Q. Who is your favourite director of all time? Asked by: Anu
A. Vijay Anand.
Q. Any movie you wished you would have made it? Asked by: Tiger
A. 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', 'Black Friday', 'Pyaasa', 'Guide'.
Q. One actor you wish to work with? Asked by: eega
A. Amit ji.
Q. Your work seems too distinct and removed from the mainstream. Who are directors/ writers you draw creative inspiration from? Asked by: Dharmagya
A. Akira Kurosawa, Alfred Hitchcock, Danny Boyle, Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy. I like all kinds of filmmakers, but Kurosawa is my favourite.
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