‘Brothers’ is ‘K3G’ with Mixed Martial Arts: Sidharth Malhotra
Comparing his upcoming release 'Brothers', Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez, with Karan Johar's 2000 release 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', Sidharth Malhotra said that 'Brothers' is 'K3G' with MMA.
Written by Sonal Gera | New Delhi | Updated: August 12, 2015 8:46 am
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“I always explain ‘Brothers’ as ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ with Mixed Martial Arts. Like K3G, it’s also a family drama with a background to it,” Sidharth Malhotra said.
Comparing his upcoming release ‘Brothers’, co-starring superstar Akshay Kumar and ‘Kick’ actress Jacqueline Fernandez, with Karan Johar’s 2000 release ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, actor Sidharth Malhotra said that ‘Brothers’ is ‘K3G’ with MMA.
Sidharth, along with Akshay and Jacqueline, were in New Delhi for the promotional duties of their upcoming movie and the brotherhood between the two ‘Brothers’ was clearly visible at the event.
Explaining the concept of the movie, Akshay Kumar stated: “The movie has loads of martial arts. And I always say this, I am a stuntman first, then an actor. So, I loved doing all the action.
“But the USP of the movie still is the drama and emotions. It’s an emotional martial art film and I am quite excited about it. But I think Sidharth can give a better explanation about the movie” he added.
Being prodded by Akshay, Sidharth explained his take on the movie. “I always explain ‘Brothers’ as ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ with Mixed Martial Arts. Like K3G, it’s also a family drama with a background to it. The background is the martial art fight. It’s an action movie, but the family drama content comes first.”
“While we watching the movie during dubbing, I also realised that it’s the only movie whose climax will make the men cry too,” added Sidharth.
“Yes, absolutely. The climax took us 52 days to picturise it,” Akshay supported his ‘Brother’s statement.
Asked about whether they took any special training for the martial arts in the movie, Akshay said, “We have worked hard for this film. Martial arts need a lot of rehearsal. We practised martial arts for five months before shooting the film. Sidharth didn’t even sign any film during this period but I had to shuffle between two films at that time.”
Often called as the ‘action star’ or ‘Khiladi Kumar’, Akshay is of the opinion that we are in direct competition with Hollywood as well as the action is concerned. “People also watch the action in Bollywood movies and compare it with Hollywood. But they don’t understand that compared to them, we are very short budgeted and by those standards, we have done great in ‘Brothers’,” he said.
Watch the ‘Brothers’ video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIio9d5uw2M
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who spent a working birthday today, said that he had no choice but to do it like this, and that she isn’t complaining. “I couldn’t ask for a better birthday. First of all, I had no choice (chuckles) and then, secondly, celebrating birthday with Akshay, Sidharth and the whole team has been good. I have no complaints,” said the pretty actress.
Speaking of being so fit and fab at 48 and delving a little into the camaraderie that the three stars shared while shooting for the movie, Akshay said, ‘I think it’s because of my parents’ genes and Delhi food, that I am fit and look fine.”
Sidharth was quick to help Akshay in his answers and said; “Chawanprash might have worked too,” with which he readily agreed.
“Even if we did a serious emotional or fighting scenes, as soon as the shot got over, we were laughing around. Akshay sir would be cracking his Punjabi jokes. I think that’s what helps him the most. If after crossing this stage of stardom, you can be so energetic, it’s commendable,” Sidharth praised his co-star.
“That’s what I have always followed and still follow. Never take your work so seriously that you forget how to smile,” Akshay gave a life lesson.
Asked whether he will extend his support to launch new talents in the industry, Akshay said: “I have mostly worked with new directors, actors and actresses. I have always been supportive of them. In my career, I have worked with 16 new directors. I completely understand their feeling because I myself was a newcomer once upon a time. I am always there for people who need me, will always be.”
