After a long hiatus, when he was busy with his acting assignments, Farhan Akhtar is donning the director’s mantle once again with Don 2.
Why did Don 2 take so long in the making (five years)?
Well, it was a challenging but extremely satisfying journey. I was guilty of declaring that I won’t make a sequel for Don 2, but once I spoke to Ritesh Sidhwani and Shah Rukh Khan, I could conceive it.
Do you think SRK is giving more importance to promoting Ra.One than Don 2 because the former is his own film?
Unfortunately, he couldn’t be with us for the promo launch, but he is justified in promoting his film. He will be with us once he is done with Ra.One.
SRK’s voice sounds husky and sexy. Whose idea was it?
The manner in which he wanted to speak his lines was completely Shah Rukh’s take.
Why have you decided to make the film in 3D?
The film is not shot with the 3D camera. But when we saw that there is a possibility to make it in 3D, we gave it a shot. The people at Reliance made a demo and it looked very good. Technology has advanced a great deal; it is great to watch the film in 3D as well.
How different is Don 2?
It is a new story and he plays a different role in Don 2. It is a further development of the character.
You consulted Salim Khan for Don. Did you consult him this time too?
I sought his permission to make a sequel. I told him that some of the characters and people will not be there in the sequel and he was okay with it. He was very happy and kind when I approached him. He wished me luck.