Kunal Kohli says Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story is ‘cuter’ than Hum Tum, Fanaa | Bollywood

Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi’s daughter, Kaveri Kapur, has lastly made her Bollywood debut alongside Amrish Puri’s grandson, Vardhan Puri, in Kunal Kohli’s newest directorial, Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story. The romantic drama launched on Disney+ Hotstar on February 11.
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In a dialog with Hindustan Instances, Kaveri and Vardhan opened up about their expertise working with filmmaker Kunal, recognized for steering hit romantic dramas like Fanaa and Hum Tum. Kunal additionally shared how Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story differs from his earlier romantic movies and defined why he selected Kaveri and Vardhan because the leads.
Kunal Kohli on Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story
When requested what units Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story aside from his different romantic dramas like Fanaa and Hum Tum, Kunal stated, “It’s the cutest of all of them, with the cutest couple. We at all times search for one thing completely different in a love story. I believe the cuteness and freshness will shine via. In an age the place the whole lot is made up and botoxed, we’ve two harmless, candy faces. And I believe that’s what makes Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story particular.”
Kaveri and Vardhan on working with Kunal
Kaveri shared that working with Kunal Kohli was an incredible expertise and that she had a blast on set. She added, “I had by no means acted earlier than, however I believe he really understood my character and guided me in a means that allowed me to ship my finest. The recommendation he gave each of us was completely different, but it surely labored completely. On high of that, I had a lot enjoyable on set. I used to be unhappy once we wrapped—I even cried. I’m so grateful to Kunal, not solely as a result of he gave me the chance to do my first movie, but additionally as a result of he helped me uncover a ardour I didn’t know I had. I by no means thought I needed to be an actor, however working with him made me fall in love with performing. It modified the course of my life.”
Vardhan known as working with Kunal a life-altering expertise, saying, “That is probably the most liked I’ve ever felt on a movie set, and all credit score goes to Kunal sir. He made us really feel so heat, so snug, and so protected—so calm and comfortable. He is without doubt one of the most collaborative minds within the Indian movie trade. I believe he’s a form, empathetic genius. Working with him has been a dream. When he narrated the thought to me, it took me again to the time after I first watched Hum Tum. He pioneered the multiplex hero idea. What I really like is that he caught to his imaginative and prescient all through the filming course of.”
Kunal on how he forged Kaveri and Vardhan
Speaking concerning the casting course of, Kunal Kohli recalled assembly Kaveri in Mauritius together with her father and revealed what made him select her for the function. He stated, “There was an occasion, and I used to be speaking to Shekhar (Kapur), and she or he was there with a buddy. She simply walked up, scolded Shekhar, and left—like a daughter would. My daughter does this to me on a regular basis! And I simply liked the way in which she interacted with him. Later, I noticed them collectively somewhere else, and there was such a fantastic innocence of their bond.” In her protection, Kaveri added that her father was being very irrational, and her yelling was justified.
He continued, “Vardhan, one of many producers, despatched me his profile. Once I noticed it, I believed, This man pairs very well together with her (Kaveri). I known as him, and in 10 minutes, he was there. Our dialog wasn’t concerning the function—I needed to see how he interacted as an individual, identical to I had noticed Kaveri. One factor Yash ji instructed me way back has at all times stayed with me: Expertise can fluctuate barely, however the individual needs to be 20/20. Vardhan isn’t just 20/20 as a human being, but additionally by way of expertise. Once I met him, I knew he had that innocence, power, and spark we wanted for the movie.”