Future is now

I haven���t seen Haatim Tai, though I know the story, and that the film was a hit.
Likewise, my film is a part of our Indian culture. But, it is a completely contemporary take,��� says director Goldie Behl, when asked about his film that is releasing today.
So, where did he look for inspiration?
���I looked at a lot of Indian comic books, Western graphic novels and Japanese comic books for inspiration.The film caters to the young people of the country. While trying to show a contemporary story, I���ve also tried to maintain the Indianess of the film.��� Considering the fact that he and Abhishek Bachchan are childhood friends, it must have been smooth sailing while making the film. ���I think we are naturally in tune with each other���s thoughts on a sub-conscious level,��� says the director.
But, he maintains that the people who made the film happen were his and Abhishek���s nieces and nephews!
���They are the future and they are the kind of audience we want to target. After they approved it, we went ahead with the film. It is a simple story, which is easy to communicate. This gave us more space on execution and innovation.��� The film has some heavy-duty special effects.
���The special effects have taken the longest amount of time. We had David Bush, who did the visual effects for Armageddon, working with us on the film,��� he tells us.
Is he hoping to match the standards of The Mummy or Pirates Of The Caribbean? ���Not even one-tenth,��� he replies. ���I have tried to make this film at par with world standards. The people from Eros and Rose Movies have given me a huge amount of support in every possible way.��� What reaction is he expecting from the audience? ���I want them to come, enjoy and have a good time. The audience will notice the detailing that has gone into the film. It is something new and fresh.���
When asked about his future plans, he cheerfully replies, ���I would love to go ahead and make another visual effects picture. A sequel seems natural, but there is still so much to explore. Why should the Americans keep saving the world? It���s time for the Indians to step in,��� he laughs.
It remains to be seen what the audience thinks of this new saviour!