Here we have an interesting interview of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone, the lead pair of Yash Raj Films’ ‘Lafangey Parindey’ that released recently.

Deepika, we heard that the unit made you work very hard. You made tea for everybody?

Deepika: Actually, I decided for myself that I would make tea for everyone because I like making tea. Very honestly, I wasn’t liking the chai that was being made on the set so finally towards the end of the schedule I decided to make the tea myself! Most of the times after that I started making my own tea.

Neil: I think the tea was really nice! Personally I never cribbed because for me tea is tea! But after drinking the tea she made I saw that there was definitely a difference! And then she got us hooked on to it and she started making tea for us!

Deepika: Personally, I prefer coffee to tea.

Neil: Ya, even I prefer coffee to tea. I make good coffee!

Deepika: Oh! He made coffee for all of us! And it’s not like he just takes coffee and water and makes the coffee. He makes sure it’s served at the right temperature, with the correct amount of froth and sprinkles on top. He makes sure the presentation is perfect. And he does it all himself!

Neil: Well, once you’ve mastered the taste, you have to make sure the presentation is right!

Deepika: It was awesome coffee!

What was your reaction when you first saw the trailer?

Neil: Honestly I was overwhelmed. I had a pre conceived notion about how the trailer would be. But whatever Dada (Pradeep Sarkar), Adi (Aditya Chopra) and the Yash Raj team made, it’s just very apt. It quickly and brilliantly tells you our story. Very simple and straightforward - the trailer is our film!

Deepika: The minute I saw the trailer, I was happy to see how the film had turned out. I had seen the movie only in parts, not the entire thing. Physically it had been a very draining film, especially the parts with skating, and I was happy to see how it was looking on screen finally. I am sure it had been very difficult for Dada also to direct such a difficult film!

What was the reaction of the others for the trailer?

Deepika: I told Dada the same thing I have never gotten so many comments only for a promo!

Neil: Even on twitter, none of us have even tweeted about the trailer, yet the number of comments we have got is overwhelming! I was shooting for Saat Khoon Maaf with Priyanka and Vishal, and they were also talking to me about the trailer! The reactions are almost like people have seen the film! They are reacting on the performances; they are reacting on how the film is looking in general.

Neil, you love flowers. But wearing baggy, floral pants in the film!?

It was only to make everyone smile. But it’s part of the film too!

Deepika, how was your experience working with Neil?

Neil: I think it’s a good idea if I answer this for her. And then she should answer for me.

Deepika: Haha ok. Neil: Working with Neil was a brilliant experience. I think he is a nice, caring man who takes care of everyone on the set. He believes that filmmaking is like a family reunion, he takes interest in everyone’s togetherness. I personally loved working with Neil.

Deepika: I am glad that you think like this about yourself Neil. I wanted to say that working with Neil was torturous. He is so rude and selfish, always wanting to take his shots first. He’s a pain! Ok joking. Honestly, I think Neil is the most giving actor I have worked with. I can definitely say that he is most supportive. He puts me before himself. There are days when it’s an important scene for him too, but he would be there to support me and worry about my performance. Also, sometimes he wasn’t even shooting, but he would be there on set, helping around and be there to support me. There is a scene in the film, for which I needed different type of make up. He is trained in different types of make up and actually did my make up that day. So I can say that both professionally and personally, Neil has been there for me. I think I have a friend for life!

Neil: That’s so sweet!

Deepika: Awwww moment! Don’t cry Neil, don’t cry!

Neil: Haha. For her, I would ditto that. Deepika: Except that I made chai and he made coffee. And didn’t turn up on days when I was not shooting! Neil: she is one person who gets a certain amount of energy when she’s around you. Her smile is just awesome! With the loveliest dimples! Her one smile puts everything straight. It’s such an honour to work with such a beautiful human being and a great friend.

…. To Be Continued