Chunky’s back

Chunky Pandey is on a roll as far as acting in films is concerned. But, will he hit a new high?
He came. He acted. He disappeared. After starting out promisingly several years ago, Chunky Pandey went through a low. When he re-emerged, his presence was nowhere near as significant as earlier. But, hold on. All may not be over yet. At least, Chunky certainly doesn���t think so, as he looks forward to his spate of releases this year.Sounding most enthusiastic, he talks about what all life has to offer in the coming months, ���Man, it���s not just a spell of films. This year is going to be a Chunky festival!���
Talking about his forthcoming projects, he comes up with several titles, ���I have Sankat City by Pankaj Advani, Mukta Arts��� Paying Guest, Hello Darling which is a sex comedy, and De Dhana Dhan. I am also playing a cameo in my dear friend, Sangeeth Sivan���s next film and a part in his horror flick, Click.���
As his forte has been humorous roles, we ask him if his forthcoming films are all comedies. He quips, ���Not really, Sankat City is more like a comedy of errors. I play a character called Sikandar Khan. It���s about the underworld and, if you cannot stand Chunky Pandey, I would have to pay you to watch it, as I have a double role in it. Paying Guest is a film where I play a character who has a speech impediment; whatever he says gets misinterpreted often. In De Dhana Dhan, I had to share screen space with Akshay Kumar and Suneil Shetty, who are fighting fit. So, I had to lose a lot of weight and look a couple of years younger for that role. As far as Click is concerned, it���s a very slickly packaged horror film. But, otherwise, yes, a lot of my roles are intentionally or unintentionally funny!���
What about Shantaram where he is rumoured to play a role beside Johnny Depp? He replies, ���Well, I do not know when and how things will fall into place as far as Shantaram is considered, as it is a massive project. But, as and when that happens, it will be a great film to work on as it���s a great story.���
So, what about his role as the drug addict in one of his upcoming films? He is prompt at correcting us, ���I play a drug pusher not a drug addict! And, I was allowed to decide my own look for the role. So, I created a look like Jim Morrison. In fact, in another role, I do a take on Elvis Presley. It was quite comical the way I dressed up for it. But, I���m a funny guy. I hate stereotypes. Even in comic roles, I believe in re-inventing myself.���
The man does have his own wish as far as playing his dream role is concerned: ���I have a full mind to play a negative character.��� We gently remind him of his role in Qayamat. He explains, ���No, not that kind of negative role. Something that is really, really evil,��� he grins. Well, we would sure love to see him in that avatar. Till that happens, let us laugh with the man!