BNA INDIA - March / April 2015

FILM SPECIAL
loved all of them. I planned to make all
my films with her only, but she is a very
busy actress today. “Leela” is a very
difficult film in terms of making and
mounting the film. All the characters,
especially that of Leela, are extremely
tough. Seeing Sunny's enthusiasm during
my narration and the way she understands
and grasps every word I narrated,
made me choose Sunny. Then it was
only Sunny all the way to be my Leela.
And here we are ready with the film and
she is rocking in my film.
From where and what did you get the
idea of the story of “Ek Paheli Leela”?
Bobby Khan: I have always been fascinated
by films made on re-incarnation.
I have seen almost all the films made in
Bollywood from the black & white cinemas
till date and all have been very
successful at the box office. I am told
that I am very gentle at heart and my
forte is to make romantic films. But
then I made “Leela” which is a drama
and thriller. Most directors plan something
and they end up making something
else.
Since “Ek Paheli Leela” is your first
film, it must have been tough to get
the needed budget. You shot at different
locations, the costumes cost a lot
as well as the shooting of the songs.
There are songs with more than 500
extras. Also you spend a lot in promoting
the film.
Bobby Khan: True. “Leela” is a hugely
mounted expensive films. Be it the sets,
real locations in Rajasthan, crowd, dancers,
costumes etc. A lot of money has
been pumped into the film. My producers
didn't take me as a debutant director
and gave all that I wanted in making my
film. But I would say “Leela” is a very
smartly produced film and all the credit
goes to my producer and brother
Ahmed Khan. Coming to promotion
who is better that T-series?! I am relaxed
as for music they are the best in
the industry.
After “Ek Paheli Leela” what are
your next film projects?
Bobby Khan: Well, I am living, breathing,
eating, sleeping and working only
“Leela” at the moment till the release on
April 10th 2015. I have received as
many as five offers to start a new film
but I have still not zeroed on any till
now. I will do so after my “Leela” releases.
Where do you plan to release you film
- only in India or also internationally?
Are there plans to screen “Ek Paheli
Leela” also at international film festivals?
Bobby Khan: “Leela” is having a very
big release as compared to a Sunny
Leone film. As for an international release,
I am looking for a good release
worldwide. I am looking forward to
getting my film “Leela” to the Cannes
Film Festival this year and many more
film festivals. I believe the international
market will love the film.
66 BNA INDIA March / April 2015