Rahul Bose talks about his new film, Shaurya and his Bollywood career

He might be lacking the ‘Khan’dani biceps, or even the machismo of Bollywood A-listers, but there’s simply no denying Rahul Bose‘s humongous stature as a thinking actor.

In his latest interview to the media, Bose says that he is quite upbeat about his forthcoming release, Shaurya.

“I play the role of an army major who is a lawyer, but not particularly dedicated to his profession.”

And what made him take up this role?

“The moral of the story, which is that the only thing worth upholding in life are your principles,” comes a quick reply, as he goes on to add, “Initially, I was apprehensive when Samar approached me with the script. But his confidence in the script made me take up this film.”

Interestingly, Rahul Bose will once again be seen sharing screen space with none other than the hot babe of Bollywood, Mallika Sherawat in Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam, which he says, “is a black comedy, a blend of the classic flick Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron and serial Nukkad.”

But why comedy as he’s mostly associated with offbeat films?

“Not many people know that I started my career onstage as a comedian. So, I have no problems doing comedy. Moreover, a change is necessary in one’s life. You have daal chawal everyday. But you enjoy having Chinese sometimes. My daal chawal is World Cinema and comedy is Chinese food,” laughs Rahul.

As for working with Mallika Sherawat, Rahul agrees that he was more comfortable acting with her this time than while shooting for Pyar Ke Side Effects.

“Although both of us come from a different world, but working with her this time was more comfortable as we knew each other much better since our last film,” he says.

Having tasted a bit of the life behind camera with Everybody Says I’m Fine!, Rahul is all set to embark upon his next directorial venture, but he refuses to divulge the details. So we change course and ask him whether as a filmmaker, does he think Bollywood is now matching the standards of Hollywood?

“Why should we compare only with Hollywood?,” he wonders, adding, “I think the best of films are coming from France and Latin America. Even the Oscars don’t recognise the best films made worldwide.”

Having worked with some of the finest actresses of the country like Tabu and Konkona Sen, Rahul now wishes to work with Naseeruddin Shah.

“We have briefly worked together in Bombay Boys, but I’d like to work with Naseerji in a much lengthier role together,” says Rahul who’ll be seen in the forthcoming flicks like Santosh Sivan’s Dastaan, Japanese Wife, Bubble Gum, Mumbai Chaka Chak and Ghost Ghost Na Raha.

But films are not the only interest for Rahul who also runs an NGO and has been working with underprivileged Muslim women. So what’s the one thing that disheartens him?

“Oh, discrimination of any kind, whether it’s of religion, race or colour,” comes an honest reply from him.

Being a good Rugby player and having represented India in various Rugby tournaments, mention how cricket seems to be overriding every other sport in India, and he promptly replies, “Everybody blames cricket for hogging all the limelight. But I think other sports should fight to find their own space.”

We wish him all the luck!

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