‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali could ask even Amitabh Bachchan for multiple takes if he is not satisfied’: Sharad Kelkar calls SLB a ‘demanding director’

Actor Sharad Kelkar has opened up about his experience of working with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | December 26, 2024 01:19 PM IST

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Sharad Kelkar on working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Ramleela

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his attention to detail and fiery on-set personality. Actor Sharad Kelkar, who played a negative role in Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela, opened up about his experience of working with the director. Starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, the film was released in 2013. Describing Bhansali as a ‘challenging’ filmmaker, the actor talked about his perfectionism and said that he wouldn’t think twice before asking even a legend like Amitabh Bachchan for as many takes as he wants.

In an interview with Hindi Rush, Sharad was asked about his favourite directors. While sharing the names, he said, “Mr Bhansali is very challenging. Jaan nikaal dete hain actor ki. Unko Jo chahiye vo leke rehte hain (He’s ruthless with actors).”

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“He always has a vision, and he is a painter first of all. He paints the film in his mind, and if there is any problem with a painting, he makes it again. So, he has the same point of view. He is a bit of a perfectionist. There is something set in his mind – about what the characters would do and what the range would be. He pushes you a lot to make you come closer to his vision. So, at times, this push can be irritating for some people, others like it,” the actor further added.

Sharad also stressed on the importance of pushing actors outside their comfort zone. “You see the scenes, you feel proud. You start understanding why the director made you do so, many times I hadn’t even done it. We need such directors who can push you, they shouldn’t get satisfied with what they have been done, only then will something good comes out,” he said.

When asked if Bhansali would ask for multiple takes from Big B as well, Sharad replied, “He can take as many takes as he wants even from him. He will not say, ‘Ok sir, very nice’, if he doesn’t feel so. He can easily say, ‘Sir one more, one more’. I haven’t been asked for too many takes, touchwood, he was very happy with me. However, I have seen many people do repeated takes.”

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