We
recently
caught
up
with
John
Abraham,
Sonakshi
Sinha
and
Tahir
Raj
Bhasin
for
a
quick
chat
regarding
their
upcoming
action
flick
Force
2
at
a
suburban
studio.
Excerpts
from
the
interview...
Q.
How
relevant
is
Force
2
in
today's
times?
John-
We
planned
this
film
one
and
a
half
years
back.
So,
there
was
no
sense
of
nationalism
or
being
opportunistic
that
we
wanted
to
do
or
we
wanted
to
be
in
this
film.
Co-incidentally,
unfortunately
the
Uri
attacks
happened.
Suddenly
Force
2
has
become
a
far
more
relevant
film
in
today's
times.
It
was
never
planned
that
we
will
work
around
a
certain
attack.
I
was
also
fascinated
by
the
film's
script.
We
should
make
films
based
on
true
stories.
Force
2
is
an
amalgamation
of
true
stories
of
RAW
agents,
spies
and
all
these
people.
We
got
these
things
together
and
created
a
credible
story.
But
we
were
also
clear
that
we
wanted
to
make
a
commercial
film
and
not
a
preachy
documentary.
Force
is
a
hardcore
commercial
franchise.
So,
Force
2
is
a
commercial
film.
There's
maar-dhaad,
there
are
songs.
But
still
it's
very
credible.
When
you
will
walk
out
after
watching
the
film
you
will
be
like
wow,
this
film
does
make
sense.
Q.
You
have
done
life-defying
action
stunts
for
this
film.
Do
you
think
it's
worth
it?
John-
I
don't
have
a
false
sense
of
bravado.
If
there
is
enough
amount
of
safety
measures
taken
then
there
is
no
harm.
Of
course,
if
there
are
no
safety
standards
then
you
will
have
a
problem
like
what
recently
happened
with
two
Kannada
actors.
Sonakshi
and
Tahir
did
their
own
stunts.
See,
when
you
do
your
own
stunts,
the
audience
is
also
smart
enough
to
know
that
your
face
isn't
stitched
upon
someone
else's
body.
Trust
me,
doing
all
stunts
by
your
own
self
is
a
lot
of
fun.
It
was
all
smooth
sailing.
There
are
some
heroes
who
like
to
dance
while
there
are
others
who
like
action.
I
enjoy
this
space.
We
didn't
realize
when
the
film's
shooting
started
and
when
it
ended.
The
energy
on
the
sets
was
very
positive.
Q.
Wasn't
your
family
scared
to
see
you
doing
all
these
risky
stunts?
John-
My
family
has
seen
me
landing
up
in
the
hospital
so
many
times.
Every
time
when
I
do
some
action,
I
end
up
injuring
either
my
hands
or
my
legs.
But
the
idea
is
not
to
worry
about
how
you
get
hurt
but
post-operative
care
is
very
important.
I
don't
want
people
to
feel
sorry
for
me.
I
believe
sometimes
the
injury
helps
you
to
become
stronger
and
fitter
because
till
then
you
have
been
taking
life
for
granted.
When
you
get
hurt,
you
realize
life
is
precious.
Q.
When
you
posted
your
injury
video
on
the
social
networking
sites,
you
received
a
lot
of
mixed
reactions.
There
were
a
few
who
viewed
it
as
a
publicity
gimmick.
How
do
you
react
to
these
things?
John-
The
social
media
is
filled
with
faceless
people.
I
feel
sorry
sometimes.
I
feel
women
are
more
honest
in
expressing
their
views
today.
Bravery
or
honesty
on
the
internet
doesn't
exist
anymore.
I
feel
these
people
are
unhappy,
there
are
some
who
want
to
vent
their
anger.
An
actor
is
an
easy
target
for
them.
I
didn't
post
that
video
to
gain
any
kind
of
sympathy.
I
wanted
to
tell
people
that
people
that
we
really
worked
hard
on
this
film
and
we
did
get
injured.
Being
an
actor
isn't
a
glamorous
life.
I
am
not
only
speaking
up
for
myself
but
for
the
entire
actor
fraternity.
It's
an
honest
film.
When
we
have
tried
to
make
something
good
that
we
hope
you
will
enjoy.
We
don't
sit
here
and
pacify
critics.
We
don't
expect
five
people
from
the
industry
to
write
something
on
us.
We
just
want
to
get
our
film
and
hope
to
receive
appreciation
from
them.
Q.
You
have
done
a
lot
of
action
flicks.
Do
you
think
there
has
been
a
significant
evolution
in
this
genre
in
Bollywood?
John-
Yes.
I
hope
we
get
safer.
Like
they
say
safety
begins
at
home.
For
example,
if
I
am
shooting
a
film
in
Mumbai,
I
need
my
action
directors
to
have
the
harnesses
and
other
safety
measures
to
protect
me
and
most
importantly
my
stuntmen
who
risk
their
lives.
Action
is
not
about
doing
backflips
or
jumping
on
a
wall
like
a
monkey.
Action
is
an
attitude.
Most
of
the
times
it's
our
stuntmen
who
pull
off
action
scenes
like
breaking
the
glass.
They
go
home
injured
at
times.
Do
we
even
ask
them
their
names?
I
think
we
need
to
give
them
credit
and
respect.
I
say
this
because
action
is
like
a
second
nature
to
me.
I
have
always
supported
that
cause.
Q.
Sonakshi,
we
saw
you
as
an
action
girl
in
Akira.
So,
is
your
role
in
Force
2
an
extension
of
that?
Sonakshi-
Akira
and
Force
2
are
two
different
films.
You
will
get
to
see
a
whole
new
variety
of
action
in
this
film.
The
action
in
Akira
was
very
raw
whereas
here
it's
very
stylish
and
sleek.
There
are
running
and
chase
sequences.
There
is
hand
to
hand
combat
as
well,
shot
in
a
very
different
way.
My
character
is
very
different.
I
play
a
RAW
agent
here.
You
can
say
that
it's
the
extension
of
my
action
persona.
Q.
Do
you
think
that
the
audience
is
still
taking
some
time
to
see
the
girls
doing
action?
Sonakshi-
I
got
some
great
feedback
for
the
action
that
I
did
in
Akira.
Whether
the
audience
is
taking
some
time
to
see
girls
doing
action,
is
yet
to
be
seen.
As
far
as
I
know,
I
was
really
appreciated.
Why
should
boys
have
all
the
fun?
(laughs)
Q.
This
is
your
second
film
after
Mardaani
where
you
are
playing
the
antagonist.
The
trailer
does
faintly
remind
one
of
the
villainous
character
that
you
played
in
your
first
film..
Tahir-
The
character
that
I
played
in
Mardaani
was
a
dark
one,
someone
who
is
always
on
the
phone.
Here,
he's
got
a
sense
of
humour,
is
very
sarcastic
and
a
lot
more
open
with
the
protagonist.
It's
an
agile
film.
Surprisingly,
he
doesn't
like
violence.
The
reason
why
I
took
up
Force
2
was
because
my
role
here
was
so
different
from
what
I
had
done
in
the
past.
Q.
Mardaani
released
in
2014.
You
have
a
gap
of
two
years
before
Force
2
releasing.
Were
you
looking
out
for
some
specific
roles?
Tahir-
I
didn't
want
to
do
something
similar.
I
believe
that
it
takes
time
to
make
some
quality
films.
We
started
shooting
for
Force
2
in
September
last
year.
Yes,
it
did
take
time
to
make
this
movie
but
the
reason
for
that
would
be
pretty
evident
when
you
watch
it.
Q.
Do
you
enjoy
exploring
the
grey
space
more?
Tahir-
I
believe
a
gangster
can
have
a
soft
side
to
him
and
a
romantic
lover
can
have
a
dark
side.
It
becomes
interesting
to
play
characters
when
they
have
depth
to
them.
The
reason
why
I
chose
to
do
Force
2
was
there
was
depth
to
my
character.
There
is
a
reason
why
he
is
doing
things
in
the
film.
Q.
Actors
generally
look
forward
to
kick-start
their
character
with
a
lover
boy
role
whereas
you
chose
the
other
way...
Tahir-
A
lot
of
actors
like
Shahrukh
Khan,
Irrfan
Khan,
Sonakshi's
dad
and
John
himself
did
negative
roles
at
the
start
of
their
career.
In
today's
space
you
just
have
to
prove
yourself
with
your
work.
John-
Black
is
the
new
white.
Q.
Force
performed
well
at
the
box
office.
Does
that
kind
of
adds
pressure
when
you
come
you
come
up
with
a
sequel?
John-
We
know
people
have
expectations.
We
are
also
putting
our
heads
down
and
working.
We
haven't
proclaimed
anywhere
that
Force
2
is
a
fantastic
film.
We
don't
say
that
we
expect
this
much
business.
We
just
want
to
make
an
honest
film
and
want
the
audience
to
accept
it.
I
have
learnt
it
the
hard
way.
I
don't
make
any
false
proclamations
and
don't
want
anyone
to
validate
what
our
film
looks
like
by
having
a
secret
screening
for
five
influential
people.
I
am
being
very
honest.
I
think
the
audience
is
the
final
decision
maker.
Q.
Can
you
elaborate
further
when
you
say
you
have
learnt
the
hard
way?
John-
I
have
only
learnt
the
hard
way.
There's
nothing
that
has
come
to
me
easy.
I
have
always
been
in
a
situation
where
everything
that
I
have
done
has
been
questioned.
From
the
time
I
have
come
into
this
industry
to
the
time
I
became
a
producer.
The
only
thing
that
has
brought
me
till
this
point
is
self-conviction.
I
am
only
convinced
that
I
can
do
it
by
myself.
I
sit
alone
and
convince
myself.
I
am
often
criticized
but
there
is
a
difference
between
self
respect
and
ego.
If
you
draw
a
thin
line
then
you
know
when
to
take
the
hit
and
when
to
hit
back.