Love Story 26/07

“It’s a love story based on the Mumbai floods of July 26,2005 which brought the metropolis to a halt and led to loss of several lives. Soha Ali Khan is the female lead while Emraan Hashmi is the protagonist,” informs Deshmukh. “The story is about how their lives change in the aftermath of the floods and how a chance meeting leads to some unusual situations,” adds Deshmukh. When asked why did he chose Pune as the location for the movie,he says after 26/11,it has become risky to shoot in Mumbai five-stars. “We decided to shoot some sequences in this hotel since Mumbai five-stars are no longer safe after the events of November 26 last year. We’ve tried to recreate the same ambience here and it’s worked out well,” says Deshmukh.

Well-known for portraying roles with a difference,Hashmi looks dapper in a blue silk shirt and denim and essays the role of an artist in the movie. “My character is that of an artist,who paints not just on canvas but on other media like wood and stone,as well. This film is not an out-an-out love story,it will redefine the idiom of a love story,” says the actor whose Raaz – The Mystery Continues has been the sole box office success till date this year.

Adding that it was his fascination with the script that made him take on the role,he says,“The best part is there’s a novelty about the script and an amazing chemistry between Soha and me,which works for the film. Even though,traditionally,I’ve done certain kind of roles and so has Soha,in this film,we get to explore totally new characters,which both of us haven’t essayed till date.”

Elaborating on the experience of working with his co-star,Hashmi says Soha is very down-to-earth. “Soha has been great from the word go. She’s got a freshness to her which is great for the film,” adds the maverick actor.

About his forthcoming projects,Hashmi says he’s looking forward to Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. “That’s one movie I’m really very happy to be a part of. I think it’s going to turn out really well,” he adds and takes off to shoot for another scene of Tum Mile on its penultimate day of shooting.