Rajeev-Paresh play mind games

Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal, the actors of Aditya Datt's Table No. 21, first met at a coffee shop of a Mumbai five-star hotel four years ago. The veteran had walked up to Rajeev, praising him for his performance in his debut film Aamir (2008). Paresh even told Rajeev that he looked forward to sharing screen space with him. And, now, their wish has been granted. In the film, which also stars Tena Desae, Paresh plays the host of a reality show and Rajeev a contestant. Excerpts from an interview...

How was it playing the game with Paresh?
Rajeev Khandelwal (RK): He was really intimidating. Pareshji looked eerie because of the kind of look he has donned and, with our intense plot, it got even worse (laughs)

Paresh Rawal (PR): But Rajeev, you pulled it off nicely. Saamne ek achha actor ho, it is half the battle won. Acting is all about action and reaction and there are very few actors who can make you react. I was keen to work with Rajeev. Though the look is intimidating, my character is affable, just like a game show host should be.

RK: But Pareshji, I am curious to know what prompted you to walk up to me that day at the coffee shop?

PR: I had heard a lot about you. I had even briefly watched an episode of one of your television shows. My friend Uttam Gada also mentioned you. At the coffee shop, I could not resist introducing myself and talking to you.

RK: That was an encouraging moment for me. It also taught me a lesson in humility.

Any reference points to essay your characters?
RK: I actually felt what a contestant feels before a question is thrown at him. But nothing more than that! I never borrowed any instance from my television reality show, just because I was on the hot seat.

PR: I can't reveal my reference point otherwise it will give away the plot. Thrillers in Hindi cinema defy logic, but that is not the case with this film.

Paresh, though you loved the script, you hated shooting in Fiji...
PR: Fiji ka naam bhi mat lo! Aisa lagta hai jawani main gaye aur laute toh bhudhapa aa gaya. It is too far. In fact, I turned down another film recently just because they wanted to shoot in Fiji.

RK: (Laughs) But I can never forget our evening sessions where you shared anecdotes of working with other actors and directors. Fiji will be fondly remembered for that.

Table No. 21, presented by Eros International and produced by NextGen Films, releases on January 4.

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