Mumbai: In an exclusive interview with IANS, Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi, and Rishab Seth opened up about their upcoming film Dhoom Dhaam, a project that has been generating a lot of buzz. The trio discussed the unique aspects of their characters, the exciting storyline, and what makes the film stand out in a crowded cinematic landscape. Yami shared her enthusiasm for playing a role that is different from her previous characters, while Pratik spoke about the challenges and the fun he had while portraying his character. Rishab, the director, revealed his vision for the film, describing it as a thrilling and entertaining ride. Together, they expressed how much they enjoyed working with each other, and their excitement about the film’s potential to entertain audiences.
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00:00First of all, congratulations. The promo has been very well received.
00:05To start with you, how did it all happen?
00:07Where did it start?
00:09And how much did you...
00:11How much did you enjoy scolding him during the shoot?
00:15I used to get scolded. I never scolded anyone.
00:18Shocked. Shocked.
00:21But it all started when my co-writer Arsh Vohra...
00:26...introduced me to Aditya Dhar.
00:29And he wrote a script with me...
00:32...which Aditya and his brother Lokesh wanted to produce.
00:36So this was their first production after Uri.
00:39So Aditya sent me the script. I read it.
00:43I liked it a lot.
00:44And then I went and had a meeting with him.
00:46And then Arsh, Aditya, Lokesh and I were sitting and discussing.
00:51And our discussions were so effortless.
00:54You know, it felt like...
00:55...a good team has come together to make a film.
00:59And I had shown them some clips of my other films and shows.
01:05Which they liked, clearly.
01:07So they said, okay, Rishabh seems like the right guy to direct this.
01:10And that's when the story of this film started.
01:13And right after that, you know, the script was sent to Yami.
01:17And Yami had loved it.
01:18So I spoke to Yami for the first time.
01:21And he said, Rishabh, I absolutely adore this script.
01:26I am nothing like this character.
01:28But I am going to give it my all.
01:29I want to give you the best Koyal possible.
01:33And then once this team was formed...
01:36...we were thinking who should we pair with Yami.
01:39And I think literally, at least in my discussions...
01:42...with Aditya, Arsh and Lokesh...
01:45...Pratik Gandhi was mentioned.
01:47And next, Pratik Gandhi was doing the film with us.
01:49Like, we didn't even consider anyone else for the role.
01:53And that's how the team of Doomdaam came together.
01:56There is... Like, I saw the rushes of press conference...
01:59...and there is a long conversation about the gaalis.
02:03All the abusive words that you use.
02:05So, off late...
02:07This is a question from you and also from Rishabh, from you also.
02:11But off late, like, especially after Tanu weds Manu...
02:13...we have seen a lot of female characters in the movie.
02:19They seem similar.
02:21Like, they are very much into multiple relationships.
02:27And they use abusive words.
02:30They drink alcohol.
02:32They smoke.
02:33And also, confused about love.
02:36So, I don't know much about this character.
02:39But that gaali part, I want to...
02:40It's not like... The character is nothing like this.
02:42She's not confused about love.
02:44You've totally not spoken about our film.
02:47So, I was just waiting to hear that I have not watched it.
02:51So, my answer would have been...
02:52No, I take no offence to your question. Don't worry.
02:55So, I... If I may take the liberty...
02:58...being, I think, a female actor on set...
03:02...and an audience at the same time, to say that...
03:04...while you're right, sometimes a film gets success.
03:09By the way, it was a very good film, which you named.
03:12And Kangana played that character very beautifully.
03:16And doing a good job and doing a good business with that film.
03:22I'm sure, somewhere it encouraged five more writers or producers...
03:25...to write more stronger...
03:28...who have a stronger female character in their opinion.
03:31So, coming back to your question...
03:36No. There is...
03:39You have to watch the film to understand what we're trying to say.
03:43I think, somewhere...
03:47...there is a weak link in the story...
03:50...that these are the elements to make...
03:54...a female character stand out.
03:56So, let's write this.
03:58Because I've seen it in many movies.
04:00All the female characters that I see, they all look the same.
04:04Because in real life, girls are different.
04:07But when I see in the films, especially in 10-15 years...
04:10...I find that, okay, this one is similar.
04:12See, that's a discussion. We'll have to be very specific.
04:15I'm someone who gets into logic.
04:17And I'll logically explain to you everything.
04:19Why this is different or why this is that.
04:21No, I'm talking about this one.
04:23Because you spoke about it.
04:25So, this film, when you'll watch it, you'll know...
04:28See, sometimes we...
04:30I'm sure, as writers or someone who's part of the industry...
04:34...sometimes you...
04:37...unknowingly inspire or sometimes your writing inspires...
04:41...or is based on reality.
04:44Just because me, as Yami, I don't use cuss words.
04:47I don't drink. I don't smoke.
04:49I'm not judging anyone. I'm not judging any girl.
04:51It's your personal choice.
04:52But that doesn't mean that doesn't happen.
04:54That doesn't mean that doesn't exist.
04:55Our idea is...
04:57We're not being any preachy.
04:59Koyal is not saying that girls should be like this.
05:02Whatever she is, she is.
05:03There are many girls like her.
05:05I asked her. We had a formal discussion.
05:08Who are leading that kind of life where...
05:10...you don't want to hurt your parents.
05:12So, you carry yourself in a certain way.
05:15And at the same time, you feel like...
05:18...I'm a car racer or I ride a bike.
05:23Or I want to pursue something else professionally.
05:27So, to lead that kind of life also, that is the reality.
05:31Right?
05:32Now, how does she have to be in humour?
05:34How does she have to be entertaining for you?
05:38At the same time, as you said...
05:40...I might not be one of those 15 characters.
05:43So, what's the big deal?
05:44And that is where the genius of writing and direction...
05:47...comes alive where...
05:49...we select a few ingredients and if you're saying that...
05:52...but how to say a new thing.
05:54That is what, I think, Dhoom Dhaam is.
05:56And that is what we're trying to do with this character.
05:57And a plot and story put all together.
06:00I have to mention that...
06:01...Koyal's character is, of course, a boisterous character.
06:03She's unafraid.
06:05She's, you know, she carries her heart on her sleeve.
06:09She's free to say whatever she wants to.
06:12But I don't think at any point we've tried to create a character...
06:16...or pass any statement that, oh, this is cool.
06:19If a girl is smoking, she's cool.
06:20At the same time, if a girl isn't smoking, it's not like...
06:23...she's better.
06:25It's all your choice.
06:27Koyal is like that.
06:29There's no value judgment on this.
06:31Koyal is like that and unapologetically like that.
06:34And you won't even hear that cuss word in the film.
06:37You might feel it, but you won't hear it.
06:39So don't worry.
06:40Even if it was theatrical, there would be no beep or anything.
06:44Okay, so this is a revelation.
06:46Pratik, I've seen your past work...
06:48...and I think this one is quite different.
06:50So, I mean, were you convinced immediately...
06:53...or did it take you some time to think about it?
06:55No, I really enjoyed the fact that...
06:57...we've seen male actors do the same thing for years.
07:02Your earlier question...
07:04...that you could ask for female characters...
07:06...but that stands true for male characters also.
07:10We've seen all the qualities you mentioned for years...
07:13...but nobody ever asked why everyone is like that.
07:15Why hasn't anyone ever shown a scared male character?
07:18No, no.
07:18There has been a lot of debate about the male character...
07:22...especially after Animal.
07:24If you have seen it.
07:25No, I've seen it.
07:27Because we've seen male actors in a way...
07:30...since we were kids, so we never questioned it.
07:33Similarly, that helped me take a call...
07:36...that creating such a vulnerable male character...
07:39...is a unique opportunity.
07:41In which he's not taking a lead.
07:43He's taking a back seat.
07:44He's supporting the partner who's playing on a front foot.
07:49So, the partner whose wife is so angry...
07:52...and her husband is trying to...
07:56...find a way to handle the situation.
07:58And to play such a realistic, real-life character...
08:02...I guess that's an opportunity that I saw.
08:04And that was one of the reasons why I wanted to do this.
08:08And I'm asking this to you...
08:09...and please don't mind this...
08:11...but there's a film on which platform I don't remember exactly...
08:16...but Shotgun Wedding, something like that.
08:18I see a little bit of similarity.
08:21It's not inspired by that.
08:23It's an original script.
08:25Have you watched the film? Have you watched our film?
08:27No, I'm just asking. That's why I said, please don't take offence.
08:30I've seen a little bit of...
08:31The Shotgun Wedding.
08:34Yeah, Shotgun Wedding.
08:35I don't know why there's a film like that.
08:37No, it's not based on that.
08:40The history of this film is different.
08:41This was written in 2014 for the first time.
08:44Okay.
08:45Correct. I guess they started it in 2014.
08:47Yes.
08:48The first draft was written in 2014.
08:50Then the second draft was written.
08:51Then it couldn't be made for any reason at that time.
08:54Then it got delayed.
08:56So does it really take that long?
08:59From 2014 to 2025?
09:00Every script has its own destiny.
09:02You know, sometimes...
09:04...the shooting starts first and the script is written later.
09:06That happens too.
09:08And there are some scripts...
09:11...that are also very common.
09:13And then there are some scripts where you've put in so much blood and sweat...
09:17...but finally for all of it to come together...
09:20...it can take 5 years, 10 years, 15 years.
09:23So that's part and parcel of the business.
09:25But just to answer your question again...
09:27...it's not based on that.
09:29This is a very interesting thing that you said about script.
09:31And I have been listening to a lot of interviews regarding script and all.
09:35Some actors say that they want an end-to-end script.
09:40Some say that they didn't get the script before.
09:43I won't take names.
09:44That's why they didn't get the entire script.
09:46So I did not do this film.
09:47And good films and big films.
09:50So is it a big issue for you?
09:52Somebody you trust...
09:54...and that person offers you a film or a project.
09:59So is it an issue for you if you don't have the complete script?
10:04It's not about issue.
10:05It's about respecting the process that I have as an artist.
10:09And recognising what work I have done so far.
10:13The films that I have worked on...
10:15...or the characters that I have worked on.
10:18And that was script.
10:19I trust script the most.
10:22Of course, you have a certain trust in your team.
10:26Even if you are strangers, you don't have to be friends.
10:29But a script brings people together.
10:31It brings strangers together.
10:34We sit and talk for hours.
10:36We work for months.
10:37So on what basis?
10:38A script.
10:40So that script is very sacred to me.
10:41I can't even bypass that process.
10:44That script connects me to myself and my audience.
10:49Because when I read a script, I imagine myself as...
10:53...Yami the actor and Yami the audience.
10:56Same question from you.
10:57Yeah, so script plays a major role.
11:01Because as an actor, I have to understand what you want me to do.
11:07How do I understand that?
11:08I'm just giving a hypothetical situation.
11:11Like if Sanjay Leela Bhansali offers...
11:13...because I just came across an interview...
11:15...where Kangana was saying that...
11:17...Sanjay Leela Bhansali offered her Padmavat.
11:19And she did not do it because she was not given the complete script.
11:23So if a director as big as Sanjay Leela Bhansali offers...
11:26...in that situation, what would you do?
11:28A lot of directors go through this process.
11:30And I have worked with a lot of directors that way also.
11:33If I have worked with some director or I have seen their work...
11:37...and they have this process, I don't mind experimenting that way.
11:42So that's what I was saying.
11:43How do I understand what you want from me?
11:46The man has been making good films for so many years.
11:49So I can understand if an actor is comfortable...
11:51...surrendering to him even without a script.
11:54But then I think it's circumstantial.
11:56Yes, because my simple thing is...
11:59...I have to understand what you want from me.
12:01How will you make me understand?
12:02Either through script or through talks or through narration.
12:05Something that helps me understand your vision.
12:08Where it's not like you have thought of something...
12:10...and I have thought of something else.
12:12Then it is a disservice to the film.
12:14It's all about being convincing.
12:15Yes, it's all about being convincing.
12:17Because I have to get convinced so that I can create your picture.
12:21Because it's in the director's mind.
12:24If I want to bring it to life...
12:27...then it's important to understand that there shouldn't be any loss in the transition.
12:31Yami, this question is for you.
12:33I'm very curious to know when exactly this film was shot.
12:36Because you're a mother now.
12:38Or when was it shot?
12:42I mean, post-delivery.
12:44No, we shot this film in 2022.
12:47Oh, 2022.
12:49It was shot after Article 370.
12:52And it was released.
12:53And like Rishabh said, every film has its own journey and time.
12:58And I think I have to praise the writing.
13:04If it was written in 2014...
13:06...but it's still relevant.
13:09And so many people have liked it.
13:11It has been green-lit by one of the leading platforms in the world.
13:17So, there must be a reason.
13:18And I don't think me being a mother has anything to do with my shooting time.
13:26You're asking the time.
13:27Yes, which time period.
13:29We shot this in 2022.
13:31Yes, but now...
13:32We shot it with a lot of planning.
13:33We finished it, Yami, you can be a mother now and then continue.
13:37Now you can come back and promote the film.
13:39And you are promoting it.
13:40I mean, it's too difficult to leave a small baby at home.
13:43But I think there must be somebody at home to take care.
13:47Either your husband or like...
13:48...who is there at home when you are out.
13:51Who is there at home?
13:52That's a very personal question.
13:53I would have otherwise answered just like that.
13:55Since you're specially asking me, no one has asked me like that.
13:59Who is there at home?
14:00I asked because I'm a mother.
14:01So, that is why this question came to mind.
14:02He is with his mother's mother.
14:05Okay.
14:06So, that's why.
14:07Because, you know, these things come to my mind.
14:09Absolutely.
14:10Absolutely.
14:10You're absolutely right.
14:12Because, only when you are a mother, you understand this.
14:16You can connect this question.
14:19That on whom you can trust.
14:22With someone, literally, your heart.
14:25Yeah.
14:26But you don't get sleep at night.
14:29Not at all.
14:31I mean, there are no complaints.
14:33It's all worth it in the end.
14:34Yeah.
14:35The shooting of Noom Naam was her practice.
14:37It was her practice.
14:3845 nights, that was her practice.
14:40So, no complaints.
14:42Okay.
14:44Okay. Thank you so much.
14:45All the best.
14:46And I hope audiences like your film.
14:49And Yami, for you too.
14:51For your kids, a lot of love.
14:55Thank you so much.
14:56Thank you very much.