Sanjay Leela Bhansaliand his lead pair — Ranveer Singhand Deepika Padukone— tell us what went into the making of the upcoming film. Behind the scenes Ranveer enrolled for a 12-week drastic transformation programme with UK professional Lloyd Stevensand went on a strict protein diet, which involved eating every two hours. He got the required look in around six weeks. For his look in the songTattad Tattad, Ranveer sports an envious body in akedia. He had gone through 30 gruelling look tests before choosing the final one. During the shoot of the songNagada Sang Dhol, Deepikaexperienced piercing pain in her back and shoulder, apart from severe swelling and bruises on her feet. While the crew was willing to postpone the shoot, the actress decided to continue shooting with a medical brace around her shoulder and back (which was strategically camouflaged by her outfit) to ensure there were no delays. Though it was Gulshan Devaiahs long-standing dream to work with Bhansali, he was extremely nervous to face him. Luckily, his theatre background prepared him to play the grey character he essays in the film. Richa Chadda, who also plays a pivotal part, was glad to reunite with Ranveer. The actors have previously worked together in theatre shows in Mumbai. She spent a considerable time learning Gujarati for her role. Actress Supriya Pathakwas extremely excited to work with Bhansali for the very first time. Incidentally, her mother — veteran actress Dina Pathak— has previously worked with the filmmaker inDevdas. Priyanka Chopra, who shot for the song Ram Chahe Leela, managed to rehearse the complicated Indian choreography in just four days, thanks to her background as a trained classical dancer, impressing both her choreographer Vishnu Deva and director Bhansali. Two songs —Nagada Sang DholandTattad Tattad— were shot on the same set, but it looks different in the tracks. Just before promotions began, Ranveerwas hospitalised for dengue. As soon as he was discharged, he went all guns blazing to promote the film. Bhansali, who has also composed the music of the film, says, The music ofRam-Leelais a tribute to all the great music composers, singers and lyricists Ive grown up listening to, especially Vividh Bharati programme. Ranveer says that the kiss he shares with Deepika in the movie is one of Bollywoods finest intimate moments on screen. Ram-Leela to go internationalThe film has been selected to open the 13th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival on November 29. International filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Patricia Clarkson (The Untouchables, Shutter Island) and Marion Cottilard (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises) are expected to attend the screening. Ram-Leela, produced by Eros International and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, releases November 15. Compiled by Hiren Kotwani
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 01:08:56 +0000
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