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Aditya Dhar’s spy-thriller film ‘Dhurandhar’ is being appreciated everywhere. Meanwhile, director of the upcoming film ‘Ikkis’ Shriram Raghavan has said that ‘Dhurandhar’ is not his type of film. The director even said that he does not want to follow Aditya Dhar’s style and making films like ‘Dhurandhar’ would be the biggest foolishness for him.
During an interview with The Hindu, Sriram Raghavan was asked how Dhurandhar was different from the spy films made by him and his brother Sridhar Raghavan. On this ‘Ikkis’ Direct said – ‘This is a great film with great acting, but it is not our kind of film.’
‘This would be the most stupid thing to do…’
Shriram Raghavan said- ‘We have to understand that we are living in a different era. The early James Bond films starring Sean Connery and Roger Moore were entertaining. Later, the Bond films started getting serious. Dhurandhar is a different kind of film. It is performing brilliantly, and it should be so. But this is not the only format. If I start following it, it will be the most stupid thing to do.
Said this on Aditya Dhar’s style
During this, Shriram Raghavan also talked about the prolific director Aditya Dhar. He said- ‘Aditya and I shared the National Award stage when he made Uri and I made Andhadhun. His sensibility and art is different and I like watching his films, but this is not something I would make.
How was your work experience with Dharmendra?
Shriram Raghavan further shared his work experience with late actor Dharmendra. He said- ‘There was no trace of acting with Dharam ji. I mean, his movements, his style, everything was part of the character. He was deeply connected to the story. The pain of leaving his home in Punjab had been ingrained in his body for years. The thought of returning home became a very personal experience for him, he was completely immersed in the character.
Dharmendra’s lines used in ‘Ikkis’
Regarding Dharmendra, the director further says- ‘He had a deep understanding of dialogues and he gave importance to less use of words. I gave him dialogues, but always asked him how he would like to say them. He used to make some changes from his side and I have used many of his lines. We often discussed his poems. I wanted his poems to be published, but he was in no hurry. I requested him to sing one of his compositions for the film and it was very lovely.
About twenty one
Let us tell you that Dharmendra’s last film ‘Ikkis’ is going to be released on January 1, 2025. Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda is making his Bollywood debut with this film. Apart from this, Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia will also be seen in the film.