The ‘deadly’ Bachchan

May 3rd, 2008Related|Filed Under

Timesofindia

On his character in Bhoothnath…
“I play the title role. It’s about a man, who even after he is dead, wants his space, and is scared of giving it up. Yes, first my intentions are not-so-good, but then I gradually metamorphose into a good ghost, and become friends with this little boy.”

On his look…
“I’m made to look unkempt…I have dirty long nails, unwashed and uncombed hair, filthy clothes…But during the course of the film I do get neater and cleaner, as I’m made to have a bath. So I evolve into a cleaner spirit.”

On working with kids in Bhoothnath…
“They’re unbelievable! It’s very difficult at this age to match a young kid. But they are a delight to work with – they’re so free and unselfconscious, so gullible and yet so intelligent. They surprise you with their knowledge, intelligence, and the ability with which they can grasp a situation. It’s just fantastic! And as far as energy levels are concerned, you just can’t match them. They can give even wrestlers a run for their stamina, which really goes to show that child is the father of man!”

On his fetish for videogames…
“I became conversant with videogames many years ago, much before they actually appeared in such fast numbers in this country. And I used to be a regular player on them. Then something went wrong somewhere. I think they became so advanced that it went beyond my mental capacity and so I gave it up. Then when I met the younger generation, people like Shah Rukh, my son Abhishek and others, they always spoke to me about these ‘wonderful gadgets’, so I started taking interest in them again. Yes, Shah Rukh presented me a game. He said, “This is a fantastic thing, and you must play it!” That was about four-five years ago, and it’s still lying packed. I’m not so sure how to operate it. Shah Rukh has promised to come over and explain it to me…”

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