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• 9 Oct 2013
• The Free Press Journal
• LIPIKA VARMA

Dia Mirza’s stint as a filmmaker

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She shares the experience of change in career choice and her impending nuptials

Actress-turned-producer Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha, who signed up Vidya Balan for their upcoming detective themed film, ‘Bobby Jasoos’ pin their hopes on it despite their first venture ‘Love Breakups Zindagi’ not doing well at the box office.

Talking about her switch from being in front of the camera to being behind it, Dia shares, “As an actor on daily basis I did have to face insecurity, as in how I look today. Will I be able to give in an impressive performance? I must confess that right now I am in the most enriching space. As an actor every time I met you guys you would keep inquiring what I have signed, I could not tell you anything as I was then busy getting ready with my own production.” And adds, “I am passionate about cinema. However, I also love to be in front of the camera. But with my second project ‘Bobby Jasoos’, I am all set to release the film being directed by debutante Sameer Sheikh. I know few films based on detective genre that is also releasing along with our film. I did initially feel why only with our films? But its okay, I am fine with it.”
Shedding light on the great bond with Vidya Balan, she adds, “Usually Vidya takes few months to read the script but she finalised this character quite on time. I share a great bond with her from the ‘Parineeta’ days. I have shared a good rapport with her always. It has to be an organic relationship for that we do not need to meet every day.”
One thing Dia does regret that Vidya is like a family but she has not yet invited her home (parental place) for a good south-Indian meal and she quips, “Oh yes, I am going to remind her to give me a Tamil treat at home.”

When asked whether her marriage got postponed because of her film? She replies, “Yes, you can say so. Filmmaking is something we both, Sahil and me are passionate about. Undoubtedly, when I entered film industry, I was just 18 years and now I am 32years. I have to get married. Probably marriage can happen sometime next year.”
When asked whether she has set any specific date for her marriage, she shares, “Nothing specific. Also, if I give you any particular date and if it does not turn to happen on the same date, then you guys will again keep asking me varied questions. So as of now let it be just next year with no specific month or date.”
Dia openly talks about her fondness for Sahil and shares, “He is a simpleton but at the same time he is very clear in his mind as to what he wants and what he does not want. At times he keeps telling me not to let my heart rule my mind, which does happen with me often.” And adds, “He has a leadership quality and knows how to steer clear in every confusion like while drafting story line or else getting quality work done for our films, he is always perfectly chalking out things. Any relationship can be carried out for a longer duration of time only if there is respect as well as understanding between the two.”
When asked whether Dia has completed her wedding trousseau and done with her jewellery shopping, she says, “Whatever, I have with me I think is more than enough. I specifically have not shopped keeping in mind my wedding trousseau.” When asked who will be designing her wedding gown, she shares, “Thia being my designer has been designing dresses for different occasions that I wear. She will decide on my wedding gown and what colour it has to be. I am cool with her choice of clothes. She has always made me look pretty.”

Last but not the least when asked who all will be invited to her wedding, she replies, smiles, “Actually we will be inviting all close, near and dear friends for the wedding.”