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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ A complete package “What we play in Jia and Jia are not us” music composer. Insia gets a chance to meet Shakti. Bollywood film Jia and Jia promises a rare story line, centred on a road What happens next forms the rest of the story. trip by two young girls. Lead actors of the film, Kalki Koechlin and To start with, SECRET SUPERSTAR hits the right Richa Chadda speak exclusively to Souvik Ghosh. notes. The goings-on make Unlike Jia, I do not steal things from shops, cafes you laugh and also leave you moist-eyed in certain and run away without paying bills (smiles). I scenes. In fact, you go haven't done that. But sometimes, I like to tease through varied emotions in people. When I am really bore in a situation, I do those 2.30 hours. In today's certain things like pulling someone's hair and all times, when there's a such stuffs. I have goofy elements. demand from certain sec- Richa: None of our characters are relatable. tions of audiences to have Neither she is the girl from Margarita with a Straw fast-paced films with a run- (Kalki's film) nor I am the bossy girl from Fukrey time of less than 2 hours or or the angry old house wive of Gangs of Wasseypur 2 hours, SECRET SUPER- (Richa's films), which we have played on-screen so STAR neither moves too far. We just play roles and have to keep playing dif- swiftly nor drags - the pace ferent parts to explore our own range of acting. is just perfect. Sometimes, I become surprised to see how the The characters are neat- It's 2017, yet it's not uncommon to see that many don't roles have turned out so well. It is important to ly introduced and the storyteller remains faithful to the keep experimenting. have the liberty to pursue the dream of their choice. material. Certain moments stay with you even after the Both of you have so far played some SECRET SUPERSTAR, helmed by first-time director culmination of the movie: The presence of the father Advait Chandan, tells one such extra-ordinary story and shakes you up and one can feel the tension... The penul- unique roles in the films. In that sense, emphasizes that exceptional talent can't be hidden or timate 20-25 minutes are outstanding and give you what drifts you to a film, your own charac- suppressed - it's bound to come to the fore some day. goosebumps... Also, one of the high-points of the movie ter or the script? An Aamir Khan production is special. Recall the films is the focus on the mother-daughter relationship... The Kalki: We are eager to make good films that the reputed production house has produced over the friendship bond between Zaira and Tirth, her school everybody wants to watch. As an audience mem- years. The expectations from SECRET SUPERSTAR are friend, is very cute. ber, I want to watch every kind of films, but that obviously sky-high. Does it live up to those expectations? Advait handles the subject with utmost sensitivity. Not doesn't mean those will be bad. I want to see all Does Advait deliver as a storyteller? Let's get to the point only does the film mirror the conservative attitude that kinds of films but not mediocre ones with mediocre right away: SECRET SUPERSTAR is one of the finest exists in our society, but also makes a comment on women acting, though. The beginning of a film is the films of the year, no two opinions about it. empowerment. The screenplay is uncomplicated, while script. A quality film requires good directors, the dialogue are simple and conversational. actors, cameramen and musicians but the begin- Any glitches? Not really, except that the middle of the ning is always a good script. If there is no script second hour could've been tighter. That's it! (good script), one (the film) has nothing. Her emotional outburst before the Zaira wins you over with a heartfelt act. She's in splen- Richa: I wish films should not be called as con- did form in SECRET SUPERSTAR. It is surely a worthy tent-oriented, rather just good or bad or mediocre climax of the movie or the speech follow up to her sparkling act in DANGAL. Her emotion- ones. Hopefully we will start investing more in towards the final moments prove al outburst before the climax of the movie or the speech writers and directors who actually make the film towards the final moments prove that she's a powerhouse on paper. I feel now all are so much caught up in of talent. Aamir is the catalyst in Zaira's journey and that she's a powerhouse of talent. numbers, weekend businesses and the box office he enacts the of over the top, loud and brash character collections, that they are trying to make just proj- flawlessly. He lets Zaira shine as he relegates himself to the background. Yet, it must be mentioned, only he ects, turning the films into products. could've essayed the character with such aplomb. This is may be for the first time, a film is SECRET SUPERSTAR narrates the story of an aspir- Meher is terrific and her performance is one of the key centred on two women undertaking road ing singer who faces roadblocks in fulfilling her dream. reasons why the character stands out. Raj Arjun is trips. Do you think it is path breaking in Insia [Zaira Wasim] is a school-going girl based in Vado- tremendous. Tirth has an important character and he is Bollywood? dara. She has a lovely voice and dreams of being a top utmost natural. Farrukh Jaffer [Badi Appa] is superb in Is their any similarity between the charac- Kalki: In India, for sure. At least in Hindi cine- singer. Her mother Najma [Meher Vij] supports Insia's a significant role. Kabir Sajid [as Insia's brother Guddu] ma, we can't think of a film that is centred on road trip dream, but her father Farookh [Raj Arjun] is thoroughly ters you two have played in the film and your is adorable. real life personalities? undertaken by a girl. We (Kalki, Richa) couldn't find against the idea due to his conservative mindset. He tries The soundtrack [Amit Trivedi] is soothing and gels Kalki: I don't have the kind of energy in real life one. So, I think it has been a USP for the film which everything - from force to destroying Insia's guitar - to wonderfully with the genre of the film. 'Main Kaun Hoon' what Jia (Kalki's character) has. She is really excited all haven't been done before. stop her from fulfilling her dreams. She, however, is the best of the lot, while 'Meri Pyaari Ammi' is lovely. What is the biggest take away from the film? the time. In every other minute, something new would remains adamant. Cinematography [Anil Mehta] is first-rate. Kalki: I have begun traveling a lot more after this excite her. I wish I had that kind of energy for life but Insia takes to the internet and posts videos of her On the whole, SECRET SUPERSTAR is a complete film because in the beginning of my career, I was very singing. Wearing a burkha, she makes sure only her eyes package: refreshing plot, water-tight screenplay, excep- definitely do like her philosophy that one has to live life focused on my works. This film has opened me up to are visible in order to keep her identity concealed. She's tional performances and soulful soundtrack. Strongly in a moment. One has to keep finding happiness. I do writing, travelling, learning new skills like surfing. taken by surprise when her videos go viral. Enter Shakti recommended! not believe to have the kind of madness in me that Jiya After Jia aur Jia, I have started doing lot of things Kumar [Aamir Khan], a brash, lecherous but successful Courtesy : http://www.bollywoodhungama.com has. 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