“KD means Takkath, Dhairya, Kanasu, Kalavidara Dande. KVN ji — it is our ‘Garva’, it is our pride. We salute you, Sir.”
“We normally budget, but that is not OK for dreams. I had my father in my days. Dhruva Cinemas takes three years right from his first film. Whatever Raviji says is Ashirwada for me,” said Prem.
“I was a good friend of Shilpa. For the first three days, 18 years ago, she was a Bombay heroine. I was not in dupe, riding in Kolar — three days later, Shilpa asked, ‘Are you doing everything?’”
“Shilpa complained about my tummy. She told me to wear contact lenses. We shot in Switzerland — saree scenes. She was so good and professional. She is always encouraging, and her smile is both attractive and disturbing.”
“Look at Prem — he is always smiling. But he is not like this. In him, there is Chamatkaara — and that shows on the silver screen.”
“Fifteen persons, ten days, and six days. Wig to set right — six wigs came, just for one hair removal! I met Prem ten times and he never told me the story of the film. For Part 2, I have the main role,” he disclosed. “Whether it is small or big, it is our duty for such a huge banner. A big film — that is what I see in KD.”
“Sanjay Dut has his father Sunil Dut’s heart — very soft in him. I met him at Pattaya. In that place, the caravan of Sanjay Dutt was given to me. Vidhata — the role he did, I have done in Pitaamaha. I feel we know each other — it’s a happy thing.”
Shilpa said, “After 18 years he is complimenting me.” To which Ravi replied, “That’s because no function happened before — we never come on stage!”
“I came to know why he is crazy — a motorbike was inside the building and right in the center. I had to sit on it. When it comes to songs, he is king. Love for music. For the iconic Raja… Raaja cards were coming out from all my parts! Holding a towel was funny — but it was so fortunate. After 18 years, coming back to Kannada.”
Shilpa said, “Part mein hota hai actor ka naam.” Prem had confidence — he narrated the script when I was in a wheelchair. I said OK. I even forgot I had a fracture — for that scene, I agreed. The film manifested for me. I pair up with Sanju as Sathyavathi.
“Venki is the star of the film — and you need money to shine. This film was made with heart and soul. Dhruva was a pleasant surprise for me — he is an amazing talent. He jokes around, but when it comes to intense shots, he is fine. His base is very good. I see Rishma as someone who’s going to be a huge star.”
“KD alli Sathyavathi aagi bartha iddene,” said Shilpa Shetty in Kannada at the huge gathering. “I am Karnataka Magalu. I know Tulu,” she said and spoke a few lines too.