Friday, 25rd Mar 2016, 4:03 PM IST
Nishikant Kamat’s ‘Rocky Handsome’ starring John Abraham has hit the theatres. The director has helmed super hit films like ‘Force’ ‘Lai Bhari’ and ‘Drishyam’ in the past. Kamat also played the villain in his latest film, and has now decided that from now on, he will not direct and act in a movie at the same time.
A source reveals how Nishikant landed up playing the antagonist of the film. He said, “One of his close friends had been finalized to play the villain. He was all charged about stepping in to the sets and gets the part rolling. However, due to certain reasons known to him, he suddenly developed cold feet. He informed the makers that he couldn't play that role and requested them to hunt for a replacement instead.”
“For this unconventional role, we couldn't have settled for a conventional baddie. Our antagonist had to be menacing, yet in a quiet sort of a way. With due respect to few baddies that we have in the industry today, none of them was truly fitting the bill. We had to think innovative, we had to decide fast, and yet we had to maintain the ethos of ‘Rocky Handsome’ for the subject and the genre that it carries,” the source added.
Talking about his director’s dedication for the film, John said, "I can understand where he was coming from. He is so involved during the making of his films and wants to give his all to every job that he does. Here, to do two jobs simultaneously was a lot that he took on his plate."
"One thing that he has vowed now that henceforth he won't direct and act at the same time," added the actor.
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