Miles To Go

“When you have been in the industry for long enough,you draw upon all the experiences you have had. This is the sum total of all that we have learnt,personally as well as professionally,” states Mirza,who will star opposite Khan in their debut production Love,Breakups,Zindagi,directed by Singha.

The movie,which will see a September release,was conceptualised along with the production house almost a year ago. “We were hanging out on my rooftop when Dia suggested we start a production house and make films that break the norms but are still fun,” says Khan.

He,however,admits that many people dissuaded them from launching a joint venture. “Being producers also seems to have given a new lease of life to their acting careers,and both insist that,“while production is top priority,acting is in their blood”.

However,they seem to have met with similar fates in the industry. As Mirza puts it,“I got a lot of respect and credibility for the movies I did,but it all did not add up to much. After a point,I did not see where I was going.” Khan too,who started off well,got caught up in the web of big banners. “I did a mixed bag of films and eventually realised that I had to reposition my career.” And with three films ready for release this year,Tezz,Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene and LBZ,it looks like Khan is finally getting it right.

With things looking positive for the two,they are already making plans for an action comedy. While Singha will be directing this one too,Khan and Mirza are also planning to get more directors on board,besides grooming their current assistant directors. “Some day,even I would want to direct,” says Mirza,while Khan sheepishly adds,“Me too. But that will take a while because my project will be a big-budget film and we will have to wait for lots of success to come our way.” Cheers to that.