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 Anil Kapoor 'I Thought I Was Flying'
'I thought I was flying'
Arthur J Pais February 26, 2009
 Did I ever feel I was walking the red carpet at the Oscars?" asks Anil Kapoor. "I thought I was flying. I felt I was on the magic carpet and the whole of India was with me."
It is many hours since Steven Spielberg announced the best picture win for Slumdog Millionaire at the Oscar ceremonies in Los Angeles on February 22, but Kapoor, who played the devious host of the Who Wants to be a Millionaire show in the film, is unable to sleep. "This is like a dream I do not want to end," he says chatting with Rediff India Abroad's Arthur J Pais at 1 am from his Beverley�Wilshire Hotel room in Hollywood. "I thought of my father (producer Surinder Kapoor, the maker of films like Woh Saat Din) who was struggling in the 1960s and how he was not even invited for Filmfare awards even though he had a very good name in the industry. As I was flying on the magic carpet in Hollywood, I was carrying his blessings and I was soaring for him." His voice gets chocked as he recollects his thoughts when Slumdog Millionaire went to win 8 of the 10 Oscar nominations in nine categories. Three of the Oscars went to Indians: A R Rahman took home the best composer and best composition trophies, and Resul Pookutty shared an Oscar for sound editing with two colleagues. "There were some of the most influential filmmakers from many countries at the event," Kapoor continues. "And I thought here I am a boy from Chembur (north Mumbai) who had seen a bit of the struggles the kids in the film (those who are living in the slums) underwent in real life. And here I was standing next to some of the biggest directors and stars in the world in Hollywood. It was one of the most exciting and humbling experiences of my life. And it is something that I hope will inspire many young Indians." Image: Mumbaikars Freida Pinto and Anil Kapoor celebrate the Oscars triumph. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters.
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Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
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Mumbai, February 20, 2009 Anil Kapoor on Slumdog Millionaire’s Oscar chances and daughter Sonam’s ‘capital’ act.. in conversation with Roshmila Bhattacharya.
How are you feeling with the Academy Awards just two days away?
We’re in the last leg of the journey.. Telluride, Toronto, London Film Festival, AFI, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA and now the Oscars that is like the Olympics or the Nobel Prize of cinema. The biggest party in the world.. and I’ll be there. How many get the chance? Let me enjoy the last few moments of this dream till it is time to wake up and move on.
Will you do another impromptu jig?
(Smiles) That jig.. in the movie and at the Golden Globe.. just happened. These things are never planned. Today it’s the visual one associates with Slumdog Millionaire.
You’ll be wearing Armani again?
On my first few trips abroad, I spent time window-shopping outside Armani stores. As time went by, I could afford a tie.. then a cotton shirt. Today, the company is dressing me up for the Oscars. (Smiles) It seems like another dream.
The competition is intense.. Milk, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Reader, Frost/Nixon.. but with 10 nominations your little big movie stands a good chance of being voted Best Picture.
Slumdog.. is a frontrunner but the Oscars can’t be predicted. I think (AR) Rahman will win though. Six months ago, I had told Javed saab (lyricist Javed Akhtar) that Rahman would be up for an Oscar.
He’s scored far better songs than Jai ho and O saaya. Those who get this kind of phenomenal success have been performing consistently over the years. Rahman has several memorable scores to his credit. Danny (director Danny Boyle) has always thought out-of-the-box. He took a huge risk coming to India with a team of 10 to make a film that did not have Indian mythology, Kung Fu kicks or snakes.
The gamble has paid off. Today, Slumdog.. is being compared to Gandhi which bagged 11 Oscar nominations and won eight awards.
Sir Richard Attenborough did a great service to Mahatma Gandhi, his legacy and our country by making Gandhi. But the kind of frenzy Slumdog.. has evoked in the U S is far bigger. It’s like a tidal wave.. a movement.. almost historic.
What would you attribute the frenzy to?
The world is going through tough times. In a bid to counter the crisis, we’re looking for change. America has its hopes pinned on Barrack Obama. Everyone loves an underdog and a love story. Danny’s fairytale romance has struck a chord.
Except back home where it has found many detractors?
What I love about my country is that everyone has an opinion here. But why wait till now to voice it after the world has lauded the film? Frankly, I had expected more criticism.
The fact that our politicians, the media and the majority have accepted Slumdog.. proves that India has matured. We hardly got 15 days to dub and release it. Yet, it’s done a business of Rs 30 crore and netted in $ 200 million worldwide. It’s one of the biggest hits ever and the best film of the century.
Didn’t Amitabh Bachchan’s blog entry running down Slumdog.. create some friction in your interaction with the Bachchans, particularly Abhishek, your daughter Sonam’s co-star in Delhi-6?
I look up to Mr Bachchan and when he calls me to say that he was not putting across his opinion but the opinions of a certain section, I believe him. He even sent me a mail and spoke to Danny about being misinterpreted.
I’m looking forward to Delhi-6. I’ve made three trips to Los Angeles recently. It’s a long flight. Initially, I had planned to catch the New York premiere but later felt I should be at the Delhi one. It’s important to be with the family.
How would you rate Sonam in her second film?
I see a marked improvement from Saawariya, may be because in Delhi-6 she worked with an ensemble cast of talented actors like Waheedaji (Rehman), Om Puri, Atul Kulkarni and Supriya Pathak.
Sonam has your smile..
Really? Rhea, my younger daughter, says her smile is like her mother’s.
Is Rhea getting into the movies too?
Yeah, as a producer.
And your son Harshvardhan?
He’ll be a writer, director and actor.
One day you’ll make a movie together?
Hopefully they will want me.
Aren’t you planning a desi Emma?
That’s pure speculation for now.
At least you don’t have to worry about Sharon Stone chasing Harsh. She made a play for Dev Patel at BAFTA?
I’ve met Sharon.. Stone. People abroad are effusive in their praise for Slumdog.. Dev’s a good kid and he is handling his success well.
How did people react to your performance?
Many thought I was really a talk show host playing myself. Danny had to tell them I was an actor playing a role.
Buzz is that you’ll be hosting KBC on Sony?
I’ve heard that one too but no one really knows. I wouldn’t mind hosting a show though. After Slumdog.. I’m very confident.
Has Shah Rukh Khan expressed his regret over losing the opportunity of a lifetime?
He did mention casually that he had turned down Slumdog.. because he had certain issues. But he had kind words to say about me. We had a special relationship which might have translated into friendship had we not lost touch.
I was fond of him during Trimurti. I even recommended him to Rakesh Roshan and Vinod Chopra. We were to set up a portal together 15 years ago. I sent him my pictures and press cuttings. Had it happened, it would have been the biggest site.
Why do you think Taare Zameen Par, our entry for the Foreign Language Oscar, fail to make it to the top five?
Ask me in two years and I may be able to answer that. Right now I’m still learning. I thought Gandhi, My Father would be sent to the Oscars but it wasn’t even considered.
So now you’re producing an out-and-out entertainer, Shortkut?
Even as an actor, I never stuck to one genre. Eeshwar came with Tezaab, remember? Shortkut was to release on Januray 23 but it would have been difficult promoting Slumdog.. and Shortkut together. So we pushed it back to April 3.
That’s the IPL season?
IPL begins on April 10. And Shortkut is a small film with a big heart.
Which team will you be rooting for?
Mumbai Indians since I live here and Slumdog.. was made here.
You had two duds last year, Yuvraaj and Tashan..
(Cuts in) And also a superhit Race. I’ve had one biggie every year.. in 2004 it was No Entry, then Welcome, Race and now Slumdog..
Will you be in the Race sequel?
Yes, I met Ramesh Taurani and Saif (Khan) recently. The script is locked. (Smiles) Kareena (Kapoor) says Saif wants to start filming by July.
I don’t know about No Entry and Welcome but Shekhar (Kapur), Boney (Kapoor), Manmohan Shetty and I are working on a Mr India sequel too.
Will it feature Sonam and you?
I’ll be there but I don’t think there’ll be a role for Sonam.
There’s also a thriller with Danny Boyle?
That’s what he’s been saying all over the world.
Have you got yourself a Hollywood agent?
Why would I need one? If anyone has a role, they can always find me in Mumbai. I’m not going anywhere.
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Full Name: Anil Kapoor Profession: Actor Star Sign: Capricorn DOB: December 24, 1959 Place of Birth: Chembur, Maharashtra, India Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 lbs Measures: Size in Shirts & Jackets (European) 40, Waist 29-30 inches Hair: Black Eyes: Black Family: Married to Sunita, daughters Sonam and Rhea, son Harshwardhana Brothers Sanjay (Actor) and Boney (Producer) His sister Reena is living in Delhi Address:31 Shrinagar Presidency Gulmohar Cross Rd. No7, JVPD Scheme Mumbai 400 049 Famous For: 3 super hits in a row, Mr. India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan.. . Did you know? Anil Kapoor's forte has always been his willingness to place his bets on the long shot at immortality. Such as 1999 super hit, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Biwi No. 1 and now TAAL. Famous Dialogue: : "Na pyar, na dosti, na ishq, na mohabbat, nope. Dil ka khel bataaiye, dil mat dijiye. Hum dard bechte hain kareedte nahin hain" - Taal Most Serious Role(s):In "Ladla" playing the role of a son. Anil Kapoor excelled in emotions in this movie . Funniest Role: In "Deewana Mastana" with Johny Lever and Govinda. Especially that drunken act with Johnny Lever in Deewana Mastana
____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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Anil Kapoor 'I Thought I Was Flying'
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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Anil Kapoor 'I Thought I Was Flying'
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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Anil Kapoor's personal mission
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Slumdog Millionaire is a blockbuster: Anil Kapoor
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____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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Awards & Nomination Filmfare Award 1985 - Best Supporting Actor
Filmfare Award 1989 - Best Actor
Filmfare Award 1993 - Best Actor
Filmfare Award 1998 - Best Actor - Critics
Screen Weekly Awards 1998 - Best Actor
Zee Cine Awards-Popular Award 2000 - Best Supporting Actor
Screen Weekly Awards-Screen 2000 - Best Supporting Actor
Filmfare Award 1998 - Best Supporting Actor
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy-Award for Artistic Excellence 2000-Actor in a Supporting Role
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy-Award for Artistic Excellence 2000 - Performance in a Comic Role
National Film Awards, India - Silver Lotus Award 2001 - Best Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards - Actor 2009 - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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Yvraaj
Slumdog Millionaire
Tashan
Race
Black And White
Welcome
Salaam-E-Ishq
Naksha
Darna Zaroori Hai
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Chocolate
No Entry
My Wifes Murder
Bewafaa
Musafir
Calcutta Mail
Armaan
Rishtey
Om Jai Jagadish
adhaai Ho Badhaai
Lajja
Nayak: The Real Hero
Karobaar: The Business of Love
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
Pukar
Bulandi
Taal
Mann
Biwi No. 1
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
Gharwali Baharwali
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Deewana Mastana
Judaai
Virasat
Mr. Bechara
Loafer
Rajkumar
Trimurti
Mr. Azaad
Laadla
Andaz
1942: A Love Story
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Gurudev
Apradhi
Humlaa
Zindagi Ek Juaa
Beta
Heer Ranjha
Lamhe
Pratikar
Benaam Badsha
Jigarwala
Khel
Jamai Raja
Amba
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
Awaargi
Ghar Ho To Aisa
Kishen Kanhaiya
Aag Se Khelenge
Abhimanyu
Rakhwala
Eeshwar
Joshilaay
Parinda
Ram Lakhanh
Tezaab Is Acid
Vijay
Ram-Avtar
Kasam
Inteqam
Sone Pe Suhaaga
Thikana
Hifazat
Mr India
Itihaas
Karma
Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge
Janbaaz
Aap Ke Saath
Chameli Ki Shaadi
Pyaar Ka Sindoor
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Kahan Kahan Se Guzar
Meri Jung
Mohabbat
Yudh
Saaheb
Love Marriage
Andar Baahar
Laila
Mashaal
Woh 7 Din
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Rachna
Shakti (Guest Appearance)
Hum Paanch
Ek Baar Kaho
Vamsa Vriksham
Hamare Tumhare
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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 Team Slumdog is primarily Indian with A.R Rahman who won the Best Original Score award, Freida Pinto who plays Latika, Anil Kapoor who plays the host of the gameshow and Dev Patel who plays Jamal. ____________ “Simplicity. What turns me on.” Please enlighten me.
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Mumbai, February 04, 2009 Versatile Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who played quizmaster in Danny Boyle's Oscar-nominated rags-to-riches story Slumdog Millionaire, says he sees a reflection of his own life in the film. “Slumdog… is like my story. I also started from scratch - a rags to riches story. I started in Chembur (a Mumbai suburb) and slowly climbed up. God has been kind in that way,” Anil said on CNN's show My City My Life. On the show, to be aired Thursday at 3 p.m., the actor tours the city and shows off "his" Mumbai with clips of slums as well as the hangout spots of Bollywood's elite. While doing a tour, the 49-year-old also talks about the success of Slumdog Millionaire, his first international venture. The film triumphed at the Golden Globe awards and has also bagged 10 Oscar nominations. “The film is basically a love story, but shot in a very realistic way. The film is not choreographed at all - it's very natural and real. There is nothing that is exaggerated or nothing that is downplayed,” said the actor. The actor, whose first big hit was Tezaab (1988), went on to give blockbusters like Ram Lakhan, Mr. India, Karma and Beta ____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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