Monday, May 20, 2013

Why Ruslaan Mumtaz felt insulted?

 By glamsham.com editorial | Glamsham – Fri 17 May, 2013 4:20 PM IST

By Joginder Tuteja, Glamsham Editorial

I Don't Luv U releases today and other than the controversy surrounding its song 'Ishk Ki M@@ Ki', the film is also in news due to its core subject of a leaked MMS scandal. Since the film also has some similarities with lead actor Ruslaan Mumtaz's real life (he was accused by an actress to have leaked a morphed MMS featuring her), there were good reasons for the actor to feel a bit peeved when the offer came first to him.
"Yes, when I heard the story, my initial reaction was that I felt a little insulted. I didn't like the fact that someone was offering me a MMS scandal based story," says Ruslaan, "However the director told me that I really fitted in the role. He was sure that if I listened to the entire script, I would really love it. This indeed turned out to be true since I really thought that this character was quite good. I decided to do the film even though I have been linked to a MMS before."
When quizzed more about his characterisation in the film, Ruslaan promises that the part that he plays in the film would be loved, especially by the female audience.
"With this film, as an actor I have found my space. I knew at the script level itself that I would be able to do a good job with this film," Ruslaan says with an air of surety around him, "I know that even if the film doesn't work for all people, my character Yuvaan would work for the audience. While guys would realise what can go wrong in certain weak moments, girls for sure would fall in love with Yuvaan."
We would love to see that happen.
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I want to do good work, length of role doesn't matter: Ruslaan Mumtaz

IBNLive.com | Posted on May 20, 2013 at 06:34pm IST


Director Amit Kasaria's 'I Don't Luv U' features Ruslaan Mumtaz, son of actress Anjana Mumtaz, in the lead role. The film deals with some college youths and how their life changes after an MMS scandal. The film is also said to be a take on the importance of media in the lives of modern youths.
Actor Ruslaan Mumtaz joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on his new movie 'I Don't Luv U'.

Q. I Just wanted to know 3 of your favourite movies? Asked by: Dev Kainthola
A. Andaz apna apna, Jerry Maguire, Gladiator.
Q. While signing a movie what you look in the script? Asked by: xavier
A. I would choose a character which I won't like any other actor to play.
Q. If offered a role in the TV serials will you be doing it..or you only want to do movies? Asked by: Wadhwan
A. I will 100 percent do it, it has wider audience, I want to win more hearts.
Q. When are you planning to get married? Asked by: Varun
A. Haha...I think as soon as I'm settled with my career.
Q. Will you do any art movie. Asked by: Umesh
A. Every movie is made to entertain the audience. Im my view nothing is an art or commercial movie.
Q. Which of yours mom movie is your all time favourite? Asked by: Qureshi
A. 'Khatron ki Khiladi'
Q. Why you decided to do a small role in 'Dangerous Ishq'. Asked by: Yesir
A. Because I wanted to work with Vikram Bhatt.
Q. Why this unusual title of 'I don't luv you'? Asked by: Lallu
A. Its an apt title in today's time.
Q. I really liked your movie MP3..was it your debut film? Asked by: Sandeep
A. Yes.
Q. How was your experience while shooting this movie 'I don't luv you'? Asked by: Kamlesh
A. It's fun to shoot, everybody is young even the director. I'm playing a college student, we shot in a college. It was fun.
Q. Do you have any theater experience? Asked by: Nirav
A. Yes, for 3 yrs I did theater.
Q. In today's time when almost everyone wants to play realistic "grey" characters,would you like to play out an out maryada purushottam "ram"kind of character? Asked by: pallavi
A. All human beings have grey shades, ram character is unrealistic.
Q. How much of your Bollywood connection had to do with your getting a break in the movies. Asked by: Parwethswar
A. I didn't use my mom's contacts. I wanted to prove my family that I can make it on my own.
Q. Which is one movie you dreamt you have been part of? Asked by: Tillu
A. 'Kai Po Che'.
Q. Will you be producing any movie in future? Asked by: Opera
A. No.
Q. What are your hobbies? Asked by: Eshu
A. I like reading and working out.
Q. How much promotion of a movie important weighed against the making of the movie? Asked by: Manas
A. Promotion is more important.
Q. Being the son of such a talented actress of yesteryears, do you feel pressurised to deliver because of your rich history? Asked by: avnish
A. I do have to prove to my mother. I do feel the pressure coz i cnt bring her name down.
Q. Apart from acting, which other aspect of film making make you exciting? Asked by: Bomy
A. I interested in everything. As of now I'm only concentrating on acting as I have to learn a lot.
Q. Will you be directing the movies in future? Asked by: Yuvi
A. No.
Q. If given a chance what will you want to change in the indian film industry? Asked by: Ganesh
A. Nothing, I like the way it is.
Q. Your only plan to do the lead roles..or will do any stuff even a cameo if the role is promising? Asked by: Zeba
A. I want to do good work, length of the role doesn't matter.
Q. Who is your favourite actress of current times? Asked by: Naja
A. Deepika Padukone.
Q. Any piece of advice you want to give to struggling actors? Asked by: Subham
A. Do lot of theater and concentrate more on acting than other aspects.
Q. How do you feel before the release of your movies..are you nervous? Asked by: Fathery
A. Till now I have been confident about my work, not nervous.
Q. When you thought of being an actor..was it from childhood? Asked by: Raja
A. I decided in college.
Q. Your favourite co-star till date is? Asked by: Harvender
A. I think Sheena.
Q. How the life around you have changes after your first movie MP3? Asked by: Jiju
A. It changed, earlier i was aspiring actor but now im a professional actor.
Q. Do you take benefit from your moms experience in choosing the role? Asked by: Chinki
A. I usually don't take her advice for choosing roles.
Q. Is this a normal love story..or it is different? Asked by: Rakka
A. A college love story with an MMS leak being the main villain.
Q. Your wishlist of directors with whom you desire to work with.. Asked by: Ganesh
A. Anurag Kashyap, Ayan Mukherji and Ram Gopal Varma.

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

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I Dont Luv U is absolutely opposite of Aurangzeb - Ruslaan Mumtaz

Category: Masala
Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 10:39
Written by Kiran Arora
I Dont Luv U is absolutely opposite of Aurangzeb - Ruslaan MumtazI Dont Luv U is absolutely opposite of Aurangzeb - Ruslaan MumtazAfter making a good debut in MP3 - Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar over half a decade back, Ruslaan Mumtaaz made further good impression in Teree Sang. Now that he is returning on the big screen withI Don't Luv U, a film which has a MMS scandal at the core of affairs, the wait has ended for the youngster.

You must have been waiting to get back into action, isn't it?
Yes, it has been a long wait. In fact I got used to not being seen on screen (smiles). Today, I can't even digest that I have a film of mine releasing. I am just too calm for my own liking and am not carrying any reaction at all. I can't really pinpoint that why I am not sounding overtly excited. Guess somewhere I have stopped expecting big things to happen to me. I have stopped living in a dream world. I am waiting to see if the film does well. If that happens, it is fine. I have done my job as a professional. The outcome of the film doesn't matter anymore.

It is also four years since the release of Teree Sang that you are coming back in a lead role. That seems like quite a wait. 
Yes, I went through a lot of struggle. There was a lot of mental pressure that comes with the territory of Bollywood. Moreover, there is definite heartache when you don't get certain kind of work you want to do. Suddenly I starting calming down and nothing was mattering to me anymore.

Still, there must have something about I Don't Luv U that must have you go for it. 
The title is very apt for the film and there are a lot of layers too. You don't know whether this guy loves the girl or not. Apart from that, in today's time youth is confused about love and relationship. They are scared to commit. In our film, the guy does not believe in love anymore. When he meets the girl, he tells her that he likes her but doesn't love her.

There are elements of romance, music and thrills added though. Do you wish to elaborate on that? 
It is a college based love story. It also deals with how today's technological evils like MMS leaks affect college romance. What could go wrong when people are dating and then they upload their intimate details on social networking sites? How someone's life could get impacted due to such matters? It is a fresh take on a love story.

Talking about the film's core theme centred on an MMS going wrong; did that shock you as well when you read the script? 
Honestly, I really didn't think of just the MMS factor as the USP of the film. It was a strong enough conflict point though. See, it is always a bigger villain who makes the hero come out stronger. In our film, the villain is technology that you can't fight. Once an MMS is out, it is all over the place. In a month's time, the whole country knows about it. When a 19 year old boy fights it out, that is his heroism.

You were made a villain of the piece a few moons back when a MMS scandal broke out. While parallels are being drawn with your personal life as well, isn't it a bit distracting as well considering the fact that the film is basically fiction? 
See, I have not been speaking about MMS or getting into those discussions Yes, earlier I used to think that anyone featuring in a MMS was a cheap person. However today I know that he or she could be a victim as well. I sympathise with them and the film has only made me a better human being. Though personal life should neither get affected nor should this issue become overbearing, it is just coincidence that this topic has come up again when we are releasing the film which is based on the same topic. Also, there is more to the film than just the MMS.

Like? 
Well, we don't want to reveal it as yet since that element has to be seen in the film. Yes, ours is a teen love story and there is an MMS involved as well. However there is another villain angle as well, which has been hidden so far.

The film is releasing along with Aurangzeb. This seems like one biggie for competition, isn't it? 
Actually we had to release with some movie or other. Guess what, Teree Sang had released with eight other films. Thank God this time we are coming alongside only one film. At least we have a decent chance. Moreover, Aurangzeb is an action thriller and we are absolutely opposite to that. Our film is for college students, lovers, couples and for the family audience.

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Friday, May 17, 2013

I Don't Luv U

I Don't Luv U

Renuka Vyavahare, TNN, May 17, 2013, 09.00PM IST
Tags:Ruslaan Mumtaz|I Don't Luv U|Chetna Pande
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Cast: Ruslaan Mumtaz, Chetna Pande
Direction: Amit Kasaria
Genre: Romance
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
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Story: You don't value 'true love' until you lose it. The 'Facebook' generation portrayed in the film learns this the hard way.

Movie Review: Yuvaan (Ruslaan Mumtaz) and his friends have nothing better to do except for looking up girls' skirts and ogling their cleavage. The boys even scan the ladies and their assets mentally, in order to identify them. Their offensive behaviour takes a backseat when Yuvaan gets attracted to London-returned Aayra (Chetna Pande). Just when love and commitment are about to happen, an MMS clip changes their life and beliefs forever.

While the performances, cinematography, songs, production value are all decent, what disappoints the most is the director's uncertainty about the topic he wishes to highlight. The need of teenagers to upload everything online, craving for sex early in a relationship, TV news channels and their obsession with TRPs, victims of media's sensationalism...too many issues have been addressed. This mishmash elongates the film, without letting it become as effective as it could have been.

The film works fine as a campus romance but that track too gets disrupted by the MMS scandal, which comes painfully late in the movie. Also, the
moment you start feeling for the characters, the film enters the 'media bashing' phase, thereon entering altogether different territory. The
inconsistency concerning the story disappoints.

Ruslaan Mumtaz and Emma Watson-esque Chetna Pande are easy on the eyes and act well. Ruslaan in particular is impressive in emotional scenes. Hope he gets better films to showcase his talent. We wish his character was defined better.

The film has a lot to offer, especially for youngsters but mentions of too many moralistic issues leave you frustrated. The film tries too hard to
cater to the young generation and their dilemmas. The narrative keeps beating around the bush for way too long.
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'I Don’t Luv U' is an eye opener for youngsters

Amrapali Media Vision Pvt Ltd's 'I Don't Luv U', directed by Amit Kasaria, talks about how youngsters become victims of MMS scandals and how their 'sensational' tales become fodder for the media. Clicking pictures, filming videos and uploading them on social networking sites can at times prove to be detrimental. Ruslaan Mumtaz and debutante Chetna Pande get embroiled in one such scandal that sparks off havoc. The film also has Murali Sharma, Ravi Khemu and Ragesh Asthana.

Says Ruslaan, "The film is about how a small clip spreads like a virus. Today's youth don't think twice before uploading their intimate photos and videos on social networking sites. They feel that everything is under their control, but this could have serious repercussions." Says Chetna, "For the layman, somebody's intimate MMS is entertainment and they don't realise the trauma that the involved people go through. Also, such clips harm girls more than guys."

Associate producer Dr Pallavi Mishra feels that hi-tech gadgets have taken over the life of the youth. She says, "They even upload their outing plans and don't realise that somebody can take advantage of this. We hope our film will be an eye opener for youngsters."

I Don't Luv U, produced by Dr Anil Kumar Sharma, releases today.
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Movie Review: "I Don't Luv U" tries to balance out too many moral issues

Movie Review: "I Don't Luv U" tries to balance out too many moral issues

By Subhash K. Jha [ Updated 17 May 2013, 13:46:34 ]
Movie Review: "I Don't Luv U" tries to balance out too many moral issues
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Movie: "I Don't Luv U"Cast: Ruslaan Mumtaz and Chetna Pande; 

Director: Amit Kasaria; 

Rating: ***

The trouble with a well-meaning film such as this is it cannot take the story and characters to their logical conclusion and somewhere ends up 'tale'-diving at crucial junctures in the plot.

To begin with, we are introduced to Yuvaan and his college friends in Delhi whose only passtime is chasing dreams. The ogling, gawking, giggling, nudging, and winking references to campus courtship, though neatly filmed by cameraman Saurav Vishwakarma, occupies too much space in the first hour of the story when we are told, with far less subtlety than needed, that Yuvaan is an incorrigible flirt.

Yuvaan says he believes in "sex at first sight" and he isn't joking. Later, when he gets into a sexual situation with a girl, he jumps off his bedroom windowsill.

Enter the NRI beauty, all sweetness and kindness played by newcomer Chetna Pande. Now here's where the plot needed to get piping hot. We wait to see Yuvaan soften the innocent campus queen, a sort of Delhi University version of Rani Mukerji in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", and push her to do things she and he would regret later.

Instead the film goes into long-winded explanations on how Yuvaan doesn't really mean any harm even when he ends up making sexual advances towards the trusting girl. Where the script should have shown Yuvaan as a young sexually over-active lout who takes advantage of the guileless girl, it instead shows Yuvaan too as a victim and places all the blame for the MMS scandal on the over-zealous electronic media for over-sensationalizing the recorded clipping that "accidently" gets on Yuvaan's phone and "accidently" leaks out.

Though the efforts to portray the perpetrator as a victim are way too feeble and unconvincing, the film does make some hard-hitting comments on the excessive scandal-mongering of television channels.

The predicament of a hapless unsuspecting girl whose intimate clipping with her boyfriend gets leaked out, was far more poignantly put forward in Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D".

"I Don't Luv U" tries to balance out too many moral issues and ends up neither here nor there. 

Nonetheless, tackling a theme as provocative as a sex scandal is not easy. The film tries to weave a tender gentle love story around an MMS scandal. 

Thought provoking but not salacious, the film derives a modicum of credibility quotient from Ruslaan and Chetna's sincere performances.

Ruslaan does the emotional scenes far more fluently than the campus flirt act. That's the problem here. The film takes up a sexual theme, but its heart is just not in it.
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