Kiran Rao’s ‘Dhobi Ghat’ Is All Set To Create Magic
January 10th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
deals with the story of four youngsters who hail from different backgrounds and when they form relationships, the essence of the city is brought out through the characters. It is a story about love and also speculates on loss and loneliness. The lives of the youngsters get changed forever when they get into a relationship.
Kiran has added that through her film, she has tried to give us a real picture of the City of Dreams-Mumbai. Kiran has added that she has tried her best to make the film look real through Dhobi Ghat, Kiran also has tried to show all the aspects of Mumbai. The story of the film is fresh and has never been depicted before on-screen. Kiran remarked that though initially, she did not want her husband Aamir to play a role in the film, eventually she gave in when she did not find anyone suitable for the role of Arun. Kiran wanted a fresh actor to play the part, so that the film looks real. However, when Aamir was auditioned Kiran finally zeroed him.
The music of the film has been scored by Gustavo Santaolalla who is a Golden Globe and Academy Award winner. Kiran is a huge fan of him and wanted him to work on her project. Finally, with Aamir’s intervention, he was brought on board.
Aamir is all praises for Kiran after reading the script of the film and has added that she is very talented as an actor and a director.
Dhobi Ghat releases on January 21, 2011 and make sure you catch it.
–Sampurn Wire

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