By Hindustan Times
Farah Khan, who makes her acting debut with Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, says she was completely shocked when she was offered the role of Shirin in Bela Bhansali Sehgal's directorial debut.
"It was not a conscious decision. I BELIEVED Bela and Sanjay (Bhansali) wanted me to choreograph a song. But if they gave me the script, I almost fainted," Farah, a choreographer-turned-director-turned-actor, told reporters on the unveiling of the primary look of the film on Wednesday.
Co-produuced by Eros International and Bhansali Productions, the film will see Farah and Boman Irani because the lead pair.
"For almost per week I ASSUMED they were joking. After they told me it had Boman, half the job was done," she added.
Talking in regards to the genre of the film, Farah insisted that it isn't only a comedy, but a mix of all emotions. "...ON THE end of the climax, you can be crying. There's a lot of emotion. Each time Boman makes that last speech to me, I cry...It has everything in it," she said.
Farah is excited to make her debut with Bela's directorial venture. "I'M so happy that I'VE made my (acting) debut with a girl director. This makes it such a lot easier. Up to I'M a control freak, I gave complete control to Bela...We would improvise and ask Bela if I'LL do something or wear something, but rather then that, I USED TO BE an actress," said Farah, who has directed films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om.
Acting was tough for Farah and she or he added: "I USED TO BE very terrified of my very own reaction because I USED TO BE over critical of the movie and myself. After I saw the film, it was like numerous weight was off me," she added.
But Bela is delighted with Farah's work. "Farah really suited the nature. She played it so well that I DO NOT BELIEVE anyone else will have done it. She is a born actor," she said.
Bela says that she conceptualised the movie about eight years ago and that's inspired by an actual life story. "I had considered the movie eight years ago and that i wanted Boman and Farah only. And after eight years we made this film," she said.
