'It's just a ring, a gold ring'
Gung ho about new release Tashan, Steven Baker caught up with Saif Ali Khan at Le Meridien Hotel in Delhi. In a freewheeling chat, the actor reveals all on Yash Raj's latest, current flame Kareena Kapoor, and co-star Akshay Kumar...
One of the most eagerly awaited movies of 2008, Tashan has aroused curiosity through the tight-lipped promotional strategy coming out of the Yash Raj camp. The movie marks a departure for the production house, which typically unleashes their lavish promos and red-hot music months in advance of the film's Friday opening.
Guitar-playing-rocker Khan compares the banner's silence to one of his favourite bands. "The marketing of Tashan is similar to the way Led Zeppelin released their fourth album without any publicity at all, which then went on to become their biggest hit," Saif assures.
Although audiences rejected YRF's recent releases Aaja Nachle, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Khan states, "They are a class act and a tight unit. Besides, in this industry, people love to see the top dog having a bad day."
The actor is upbeat, "Tashan is something I'm looking forward to. It's a full on commercial entertainer, and a real roller-coaster ride which will appeal to everyone."
