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In the midst of a swirl of rumours surrounding his latest movie Raavan, Abhishek Bacchan sought to clear some air in a web-conference from Mumbai to Pune.
The trailers of the movie suggest an avant-garde, almost surrealistic take on the Hindu epic. But unlike what the name may suggest, the movie is not based on the Ramayana. Nor is Bachchan playing the eponymous character in the film as we know him. He dons the role of Beera in the flick, who is nicknamed Raavan by his sister for displaying some traits of the demon king.
“This is one of the purest characters I have ever portrayed. The film is like an abstract painting where everyone is allowed to interpret it in their own way,” says Bachchan.
Another rumour that has been doing the rounds is that the central character is inspired by Maoist leader Khobad Ghandy. Re-iterating the strong denials he has been issuing, Bachchan shoots down the analogy saying, “Beera is not inspired by any real-life personality. What makes me feel proud about the film is that it is a unique piece of work. I must thank Mani for giving me this character,” he said.
Many have been commenting that the film is a modern adaptation of Ramayana and that the characters display the shades depicted in the epic. “The only similarity I find between the film and Ramayana is that both can have varied viewer interpretations. Finally it is up to the viewer to go and watch any film however, I can assure you that it would be a great experience to spend three hours watching Raavan,” he added.
With Aishwarya Rai- Bachchan's aunty staying in city, the Bachchan's have a strong connection with Pune and he says, “I love the city. It has grown from being a small town to a metropolis. I remember attending film festivals and hanging out at the FTII. The city has a strong association with cinema.”