Why a film directed by cinematographer Anil Mehta?
Firstly, when they narrated the script to me I was deeply excited. I felt this would be the right film to do after a long break. The way the story is written is quite interesting. I’ve worked with Yashraj films before and they know me so well. They know I’d never cause unnecessary delays. More importantly, Yashji has worked wonderfully well with married actresses before. Whether it’s Raakheeji in Kabhi Kabhie or Waheedaji, or Kajol in Fanaa he’s aware and sensitive to the schedules and needs of an actress who’s a wife and a mother. Things may be a little out of the timetable once in a while. And I feel comfortable with them. What was your husband’s reaction to your decision to comeback to movies? He’s fully supportive of whatever I do. He feels I should’ve no regrets in life. He feels one’s talent shouldn’t be suppressed. When I decided not to work and have kids, he was all for it. Then when I opted to do Devdas he was still supportive. And now he’s with me all the way. How will you di
