Be it Priyadarshan or Saurabh Shukla, Neha Dhupia seems to be everyone’s favourite these days. No wonder we see her again in Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi, Shukla's latest film releasing on December 31. Having played a variety of roles, this time Neha dons the role of a sultry seductress. Or is she a victim? Let's hear it from Neha herself…
How was it working in yet another Saurabh Shukla film?
Oh it was great fun. He is a fantastic director, very patient and understanding. It’s a comedy and the screenplay is fascinating. The film has already won an award for Best Screenplay at the South Asian International Film Festival in New York.
What is Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi all about? How do you fit into the whole scheme of things?
The film revolves around three married couples. Then we come across one drunken night, one missing phone number and one unsolved mystery. I enter the party alone and wait for my boyfriend and end up drinking a lot. What happens next forms the crux of the plot.
So you are the ‘mystery girl’ in the film. Do you really seduce Rajat Kapoor in that drunken stupor?
Oh yes, I am the mystery girl. It is one of the most fabulous characters I have played so far. Well, about trying to seduce Rajat, I really can’t give it out. I do flirt and get drunk in the party but then may be I am a 'poor-little-girl’ who didn’t know what to do. You never know!
We can’t help asking you about the interesting kit you have been distributing during the promotions of the film…
The reason why Pritish communication and Mirah entertainment have included some interesting items in the press kit (Read condoms, contraceptive pills, party smart capsules, energy drink and a Disprin tablet) is a funny take on what one should carry in his/her purse before heading for a party. One should play it safe, you see.
Well, will you carry those stuff in your purse?
So far I haven’t. But you surely won’t mind if a friend carries a Disprin when you are hungover.
Have you always been so choosy about roles?
I think working with independent filmmakers has its own charm. You learn so much. It made me a better actor. In our industry, people turn up becoming stars before they become actors. I am glad that I am learning more and more about the craft everyday.
Given a chance, how would you describe Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi in a line?
It’s funny and thrilling entertainer, which everyone can relate to. Does it sound right?!
After Mithya, the film again sees you teaming up with Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey. How was it sharing the screen space with them?
Ranvir has a cameo but nonetheless, working with them has always been fun. But the best part is we never praise or criticise just for the heck of it. We share such a rapport where we can be brutally honest with each other on the sets. Even Saurabh is open to ideas. The fact that I am doing another film with the team says it all. It’s called I Am 24, again directed by Saurabh Shukla.
Any other interesting project coming up?
Coming up next are a thriller called Raftaar. I’ve also finished working on a film called Pappu Can’t Dance Saala. And last but not the least there’s Action Replay with Akshay and Aishwarya, directed by Vipul Shah.
How was it working in yet another Saurabh Shukla film?
Oh it was great fun. He is a fantastic director, very patient and understanding. It’s a comedy and the screenplay is fascinating. The film has already won an award for Best Screenplay at the South Asian International Film Festival in New York.
What is Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi all about? How do you fit into the whole scheme of things?
The film revolves around three married couples. Then we come across one drunken night, one missing phone number and one unsolved mystery. I enter the party alone and wait for my boyfriend and end up drinking a lot. What happens next forms the crux of the plot.
So you are the ‘mystery girl’ in the film. Do you really seduce Rajat Kapoor in that drunken stupor?
Oh yes, I am the mystery girl. It is one of the most fabulous characters I have played so far. Well, about trying to seduce Rajat, I really can’t give it out. I do flirt and get drunk in the party but then may be I am a 'poor-little-girl’ who didn’t know what to do. You never know!
We can’t help asking you about the interesting kit you have been distributing during the promotions of the film…
The reason why Pritish communication and Mirah entertainment have included some interesting items in the press kit (Read condoms, contraceptive pills, party smart capsules, energy drink and a Disprin tablet) is a funny take on what one should carry in his/her purse before heading for a party. One should play it safe, you see.
Well, will you carry those stuff in your purse?
So far I haven’t. But you surely won’t mind if a friend carries a Disprin when you are hungover.
Have you always been so choosy about roles?
I think working with independent filmmakers has its own charm. You learn so much. It made me a better actor. In our industry, people turn up becoming stars before they become actors. I am glad that I am learning more and more about the craft everyday.
Given a chance, how would you describe Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi in a line?
It’s funny and thrilling entertainer, which everyone can relate to. Does it sound right?!
After Mithya, the film again sees you teaming up with Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey. How was it sharing the screen space with them?
Ranvir has a cameo but nonetheless, working with them has always been fun. But the best part is we never praise or criticise just for the heck of it. We share such a rapport where we can be brutally honest with each other on the sets. Even Saurabh is open to ideas. The fact that I am doing another film with the team says it all. It’s called I Am 24, again directed by Saurabh Shukla.
Any other interesting project coming up?
Coming up next are a thriller called Raftaar. I’ve also finished working on a film called Pappu Can’t Dance Saala. And last but not the least there’s Action Replay with Akshay and Aishwarya, directed by Vipul Shah.
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