Famously-acclaimed filmmaker Kabir Khan discussed an extraordinary event of casting Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan for the blockbuster movie “Ek Tha Tiger” which was a few years after their highly publicized break-up in an interview. Uncovering the machinery of filmmaking, Khan looks at what happened on sets and revealing the creative process along with hiccups of uniting this talented duo.
Setting the Stage:
In the beginning of the film “Ek Tha Tiger”, The director Kabir Khan reminisces on the dawning of the project and the idea he had in mind. Everything depended on the assembling of the cast which was a major factor to the whole project success. Bringing together Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan only seemed to add extra intrigue into the story as the narrative unfolded.
The Katrina-Salman Saga:
Behind the scenes of their high-profile split, Kabir Khan explores the intricate nature of casting Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan to play the leads in “Ek Tha Tiger.” Despite their deep-set differences, Khan reluctantly trusted the undeniable screen presence of the two actors and felt that they would both do the characters justice if given the opportunity.
Crafting the Characters:
Kabir Khan explains the perceptive position of creating characterize Zoya and Tiger to suit Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan, who are proficient in acting. Through this, Khan utilized the individual artistic skills and characters of actors which led to the creation of characters that related to them and the story.
Bridging the Divide:
Discussing the obstacles in maintaining a proper working atmosphere on the sets of “Ek Tha Tiger”, Kabir Khan hints at the efforts done by him as a director and the measures he took to bring camaraderie within the cast and crew in the face of wide-ranging differences. Though, the challenges were hard to overcome, but his skill as a director together with his diplomatic approach healed the division and helped in focusing in the project
On-Screen Magic
When “Ek Tha Tiger” unanimously conquered the box office, and it shared its enchantment with millions of people across the globe, the director of the movie recalls the undoubtful magic that transpired on screen. The undeniably irresistible chemistry between Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan, take the much credit for making the film hit the new heights of success with Khan’s innovative and creative direction.
Lessons Learned:
With time, Kabir Khan admits that they had a lot to learn about working with Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan on the movie “Ek Tha Tiger.” Through this movie, they realized that collaboration is a key and they have to stay resilient to fulfill one’s creative vision, even in the face of adversities.