Hrithik Roshan on Kites

Hrithik Roshan finally breaks his silence on Kites and talks in detail about the film.

• I start out playing a character whose life is completely colorless. He sees it in monochromes, black and white. And then, this girl explodes into his life and, suddenly, it comes alive with the colours of the rainbow. He lets himself go and love conquers him.
• Its a film I thoroughly enjoyed doing. Anurag Basu has treated each frame with so much love. People can look forward to a beautiful love story that is unlike any stereotyped ‘prem kahani’ you’ve seen before. I don’t know if this is good or bad, but the audience will get to watch something completely new this time.
• What made Kites different for me, as n actor, was that Anurag  let the film take shape without exercising too much control. No one came to the sets with any preconceived notions. All of us, Barabara, Kangana and me were allowed plenty of creative liberty under Anurag’s guidance.
• Many scenes were improvised on the spot as opposed to following a pre-planned blueprint. For me it was going from one extreme to the other, having worked in Jodha Akbar earlier where everything was minutely graphed out. Kites in comparison was an open field where I could run, jump, open my hands wide and act freely. It was a beautiful experience since I had never been directed like this before. And it helped me evolve as an actor.
• My Father never visited the sets of Kites even once though it was his film. I should know. I saw it happen during my debut film, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish. He’s ready to take suggestions not just from the directors and lead actors but also the spot-boys. He narrates a working script to my friends Aditya Chopra and Farhan Akhtar. He shows the rushes of his films to his industry friends. Nobody does that!
• No, there is no likeness to Dhoom 2. This character is a real person who has his heroic moments. In one scene he is the quintessential hero, in the next he is a normal guy. This is the first time I am playing a hero who is not a hero in the stereotypical sense of the word. Its been a fascinating journey.
• Barbara Mori doesn’t play a Salsa teacher. This is another case of misreporting that has been going on for the last year and a half.
• There is no salsa, there is a dance though the film is not about dance.

For the detailed interview and to also read what Rakesh Roshan has to say on the film, check out the scans courtesy Hrithikrules.com