Singh Is Kinng - unadulterated fun(NSI News Source Info) August 6, 2008: Akshay Kumar, the Bollywood actor with the Midas touch, is on a mission. The actor, 41, who began his career as a bloodthirsty action hero, wishes to spread cheer in a world filled with negativity. And helping him in his quest, is his next release Singh Is Kinng (SIK).
Kumar plays the role of Happy Singh, a simpleton with a heart of gold, who transforms a bunch of gangsters into noble beings. Kumar says he has reached a point in his life where he abhors violence and prefers to give his fans a light-hearted fare.
"They will get their money's worth. It is unadulterated entertainment and even the action sequences in SIK are hilarious yet slick," he adds. Kumar, one of Bollywood's highest paid actors, who delivered four hits and one box-office disaster in the last two years, confesses that his role in SIK was an easy one to pull off.
Comedy of errors
"This was one of the few roles which did not require any preparation. The role just flowed because it's a reflection of me and my own positive philosophy," says Kumar. The movie tells the story of the comedy of errors that occurs when a simple Sikh is sent to Australia to rescue a fellow Sikh.
It may have been smooth sailing for the lead actor, but the filmmakers had to tackle a few bumps on the way.
As far as controversies go, the film ran into a mother of all feuds, when the Sikhs, a religious community in North India, took offence to the movie's title and were concerned that they were being portrayed in a negative light.
But the crisis was averted, thanks to a host of damage control measures undertaken by the actor and producer Vipul Shah. A special screening was set up for the leaders of Sikh groups to reassure them.
Though the movie was given the go-ahead by the community leaders, a few scenes were altered or deleted.
"An additional dialogue where my character seeks forgiveness if he has committed any mistake has been incorporated. The changes will benefit our film," says Kumar.
But despite such friendly overtures, The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Monday requested another screening.
Apart from this, the title too has come under scrutiny. Was Kumar indirectly proclaiming himself the king of Bollywood?
"We were not intending to many any personal statement of such a kind. I got hold of the title in a most unusual and funny manner. While I was driving back from Jaipur, a truck driven by an easy-going Sikh had this slogan emblazoned on his vehicle back. I loved the ring of it and immediately called up Vipul Shah [the producer] and suggested it," says Kumar.
A winning combination
If Kumar is Bollywood's golden boy, then Katrina Kaif is the quintessential lucky charm. The pair, with their combustible on-screen chemistry, delivered some of the biggest hits of last year such as Namastey London and Welcome.
Kaif, who was recently voted the sexiest woman in the world by FHM, sticks to what she does best - dialling up the glam quotient as an eye-candy with a flair for comedy.
"Most of the Bollywood films are male-dominated and the heroines are expected to look good and appear in songs. But in this movie, apart from looking good I needed to tune my comic timing too," she says.
But what made it easier, says the actress, was the comfort level she enjoyed with the lead actor.
Greater ease
"After having worked together for several films, we are able to communicate with greater ease. And, it's a pleasure working with an actor who brings in energy into a film with his sheer presence," says Kaif.
The admiration is not one-sided. Kumar waxed lyrical about his on-screen lover's determination to learn Hindi. For all those who came in late, Kaif was panned initially for her heavily anglicised Hindi.
"Katrina has improved over the last couple of years. She is hard-working and is eager to work on her shortcomings," says Kumar.
But quiz Kaif about her earnest approach to work and she promptly pulls out the diplomacy card.
"I think I am lucky to be a part of some highly successful films. All I try to do, is choose roles that make sense to me. Besides that, the actors and the banner play a deciding role," says Kaif.
If the words from an actress, who is fast developing a reputation for being associated with wholesome entertainers, is anything to go by, then SIK is worth heading to the theatres for tomorrow.
Did you know?
The title song of Singh Is Kinng features American hip-hop sensation Snoop Dogg and the lead actor Akshay Kumar rates his experience of working with the R&B star as top notch.
Katrina Kaif made a lightning visit to Dubai and bought a dazzling orange gown from Missoni, the high-end Italian label, for Singh in Kinng.
The action sequences, which were tailored by Australian stunt director Danny Baldwin, will see Kumar execute some gravity-defying stunts like jumping from one skyscraper to the next and tackling as many as eight beefy wrestlers.
Know your characters
Happy Singh (Akshay Kumar)As his name suggests, Happy Singh is a do-gooder whose noble intentions end up having disastrous consequences.
Sonia (Katrina Kaif)Chirpy and fun-loving, Sonia is a law student who loses her cool when she is confronted by a bunch of gangsters.
Lakhan Singh aka Lucky (Sonu Sood)By a twist of fate, Lakhan becomes an underworld don. Dodging bullets and running his own organised crime dynasty in Australia has become his way of life.
Julie (Neha Dhupia)A gangster's moll, Julie harbours ambitions of making it big in Bollywood. Her grand plan is to get one of her boyfriend to force a director to cast her.
Kumar plays the role of Happy Singh, a simpleton with a heart of gold, who transforms a bunch of gangsters into noble beings. Kumar says he has reached a point in his life where he abhors violence and prefers to give his fans a light-hearted fare.
"They will get their money's worth. It is unadulterated entertainment and even the action sequences in SIK are hilarious yet slick," he adds. Kumar, one of Bollywood's highest paid actors, who delivered four hits and one box-office disaster in the last two years, confesses that his role in SIK was an easy one to pull off.
Comedy of errors
"This was one of the few roles which did not require any preparation. The role just flowed because it's a reflection of me and my own positive philosophy," says Kumar. The movie tells the story of the comedy of errors that occurs when a simple Sikh is sent to Australia to rescue a fellow Sikh.
It may have been smooth sailing for the lead actor, but the filmmakers had to tackle a few bumps on the way.
As far as controversies go, the film ran into a mother of all feuds, when the Sikhs, a religious community in North India, took offence to the movie's title and were concerned that they were being portrayed in a negative light.
But the crisis was averted, thanks to a host of damage control measures undertaken by the actor and producer Vipul Shah. A special screening was set up for the leaders of Sikh groups to reassure them.
Though the movie was given the go-ahead by the community leaders, a few scenes were altered or deleted.
"An additional dialogue where my character seeks forgiveness if he has committed any mistake has been incorporated. The changes will benefit our film," says Kumar.
But despite such friendly overtures, The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Monday requested another screening.
Apart from this, the title too has come under scrutiny. Was Kumar indirectly proclaiming himself the king of Bollywood?
"We were not intending to many any personal statement of such a kind. I got hold of the title in a most unusual and funny manner. While I was driving back from Jaipur, a truck driven by an easy-going Sikh had this slogan emblazoned on his vehicle back. I loved the ring of it and immediately called up Vipul Shah [the producer] and suggested it," says Kumar.
A winning combination
If Kumar is Bollywood's golden boy, then Katrina Kaif is the quintessential lucky charm. The pair, with their combustible on-screen chemistry, delivered some of the biggest hits of last year such as Namastey London and Welcome.
Kaif, who was recently voted the sexiest woman in the world by FHM, sticks to what she does best - dialling up the glam quotient as an eye-candy with a flair for comedy.
"Most of the Bollywood films are male-dominated and the heroines are expected to look good and appear in songs. But in this movie, apart from looking good I needed to tune my comic timing too," she says.
But what made it easier, says the actress, was the comfort level she enjoyed with the lead actor.
Greater ease
"After having worked together for several films, we are able to communicate with greater ease. And, it's a pleasure working with an actor who brings in energy into a film with his sheer presence," says Kaif.
The admiration is not one-sided. Kumar waxed lyrical about his on-screen lover's determination to learn Hindi. For all those who came in late, Kaif was panned initially for her heavily anglicised Hindi.
"Katrina has improved over the last couple of years. She is hard-working and is eager to work on her shortcomings," says Kumar.
But quiz Kaif about her earnest approach to work and she promptly pulls out the diplomacy card.
"I think I am lucky to be a part of some highly successful films. All I try to do, is choose roles that make sense to me. Besides that, the actors and the banner play a deciding role," says Kaif.
If the words from an actress, who is fast developing a reputation for being associated with wholesome entertainers, is anything to go by, then SIK is worth heading to the theatres for tomorrow.
Did you know?
The title song of Singh Is Kinng features American hip-hop sensation Snoop Dogg and the lead actor Akshay Kumar rates his experience of working with the R&B star as top notch.
Katrina Kaif made a lightning visit to Dubai and bought a dazzling orange gown from Missoni, the high-end Italian label, for Singh in Kinng.
The action sequences, which were tailored by Australian stunt director Danny Baldwin, will see Kumar execute some gravity-defying stunts like jumping from one skyscraper to the next and tackling as many as eight beefy wrestlers.
Know your characters
Happy Singh (Akshay Kumar)As his name suggests, Happy Singh is a do-gooder whose noble intentions end up having disastrous consequences.
Sonia (Katrina Kaif)Chirpy and fun-loving, Sonia is a law student who loses her cool when she is confronted by a bunch of gangsters.
Lakhan Singh aka Lucky (Sonu Sood)By a twist of fate, Lakhan becomes an underworld don. Dodging bullets and running his own organised crime dynasty in Australia has become his way of life.
Julie (Neha Dhupia)A gangster's moll, Julie harbours ambitions of making it big in Bollywood. Her grand plan is to get one of her boyfriend to force a director to cast her.
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