Amitabh Bachchan: Rishi Kapoor And I Could Play Siblings Even Now, Aged Siblings

Interviewing Mr. Amitabh Bachchan is always a privilege. Each and every time he brings in a kind of perspective through his words that you stay on to be excited about what he has to say next. It was no different when this interview took place for his latest release 102 Not Out. Let’s hear what he has to say:

Clichéd as it may sound, but do you also carry a dream to be living life to the fullest beyond 100 years?

If my body is working at that age and I am sane, yes I would love to!

102 Not Out is set to be a unique love story between a father and a son. Can you please elaborate?

The Father is 102, desirous of beating the age record of a Chinese who is 118 years old. He has a son who is 75 and who lives a rather routine morose life, and whom he is wanting to send to an old home! Why he is doing so is what the film is about and what you shall see. It is a story of Father and Son, their understanding of life and another very important aspect, which you shall find in the film.

From playing siblings of sorts in many films to being Rishi Kapoor’s father, it must have been quite a transition for you?

Not really. We are actors we do what is asked of us to do. Age changes your outlook and actions in life. We were younger then, we are older now. We could play siblings even now, aged siblings !! Depends on the story of the film.

While you are playing a ‘bindaas’ character, Rishi Kapoor is coming across as a ‘khadoos’ of sorts. Does this contrast lead to quite a few hilarious moments in the narrative?

I hope so, that is what we hope you shall see in the film.

Any happy story is bound to have a point of conflict also that gives rise to drama. Can you please share the conflict in this tale?

Sharing the conflict will mean sharing the story of the film. That would not be prudent. Go watch it and then know what it is.

Director Umesh Shukla comes with a mix of theater and filmmaking background. How has he handled the core emotional quotient of 102 Not Out?

Rather well. He is a competent director and knows his craft extremely well. Be it emotion or humor or drama or music, his capacity is very comprehensive and acclaimed.

The film has you in an almost Santa Claus look. How was that designed?

I don’t know how Santa Claus looks like as I have never met him, but the designing of the look was done by make up artists of some eminence.