"Kurbaan doesn't make any political commentary" - Karan Johar
Features
oi-Staff
Keeping
aside
certain
threats
that
Kurbaan
has
received
courtesy
its
posters,
even
otherwise
the
film
comes
with
a
volatile
theme
which
is
centred
on
global
terrorism.
With
the
film's
release
almost
coinciding
with
26/11
attack
in
2008,
the
matter
becomes
further
sensitive.
This
is
why
one
strongly
hopes
and
believes
that
even
after
the
release
of
Kurbaan,
there
would
be
no
disruptions
from
any
political
or
religious
sections
that
may
see
red
in
the
content
or
timing
of
Kurbaan.
We
get
into
a
conversation
with
Karan
Johar
and
asks
if
he
fears
any
further
protests.
Karan,
knowing
the
sensibilities
of
Dharma
Productions,
one
always
expects
a
quality
outing
with
a
sensitive
storyline
that
doesn't
threat
anyone's
sensibilities
-
whether
social,
political,
religious
or
emotional.
Still,
in
the
democratic
environment
that
we
are
in,
do
you
fear
any
protests
coming
the
way
of
Kurbaan
since
it
deals
with
terrorism?
No,
I
don't
see
foresee
any
controversies
around
the
film
since
it
is
only
showing
things
as
they
are.
It
has
been
made
with
a
huge
level
of
sensitivity
and
I
am
sure
it
won't
be
offending
anyone's
sensibilities.
(Pauses)
No,
there
should
not
be
a
protest
or
any
other
disruptive
activity.
So,
is
the
element
of
terror
constant
throughout
the
film
or
do
we
see
some
other
layers
as
well?
Of
course
the
film
is
conveying
an
important
point
of
view
with
an
eye
on
global
terrorism.
However,
at
the
heart
of
it
all,
it's
a
love
story
and
that
itself
is
its
biggest
strength
too.
This
is
what
constitutes
for
an
emotional
narrative
against
the
backdrop
of
terrorism.
Of
course
emotional
strength
is
the
film's
mainstay
but
I
can
confidently
state
that
Kurbaan
does
scratch
the
surface
more
than
any
other
film
based
on
a
similar
subject.
Still,
we
are
not
making
a
political
or
a
social
commentary
here.
Well,
one
has
to
agree
that
in
a
limited
time
span,
Kurbaan
has
managed
to
create
quite
some
curiosity
around
itself...
I
am
thankful
that
this
has
happened
for
both
the
movie
and
the
songs.
Our
marketing
window
for
the
film
was
just
5
weeks
and
it's
great
that
we
have
been
able
to
penetrate
the
market
in
such
limited
framework
of
time.
See,
certain
products
need
a
slow
build
up,
like
it
was
in
the
case
of
Wake
Up
Sid.
We
had
to
work
our
way
in
people's
mind.
On
the
other
hand
Kurbaan
is
thrilling.
Also,
it
has
Saif
and
Kareena
and
this
is
why
the
movie
is
so
hot
today
and
has
a
curiosity
of
its
own.
I
remember
you
mentioning
that
once
they
are
hired,
you
let
your
directors
loose.
Was
it
the
same
case
with
first
timer
Rensil
D'Silva
as
well?
Rensil
cinema
has
nothing
to
do
with
me.
Yes,
the
story
is
mine
but
I
have
nothing
to
do
on
a
creative
level.
It's
entirely
Rensil's
take
on
how
the
film
has
been
shot
and
executed.
In
fact
you
would
know
that
when
you
see
the
film.
Every
director
has
his
own
voice
and
Rensil
has
his
own.
Another
strong
point
that
he
brings
to
the
table
is
that
he
is
also
a
writer.
Sometimes
writers
become
indulgent
but
he
is
not.
He
is
very
easy
to
deal
with.
I
didn't
have
to
tell
him
what
to
cut.
He
understands
the
pace
of
the
film
and
kept
it's
duration
just
the
way
it
should
be.
You
seem
to
be
quite
impressed
with
him...
And
that's
because
he
knows
what
he
is
talking
about.
He
has
written
the
film's
screenplay
and
the
entire
mystery
of
Kurbaan
lies
in
this
element.
He
knows
his
subject
inside
outside.
Ever
since
Jab
We
Met,
I
have
never
seen
Kareena
so
gung
go
about
a
film
as
has
been
in
the
case
of
Kurbaan.
What
is
it
so
special
about
the
film
that
makes
her
extremely
confident
and
close
to
the
product?
In
fact
Bebo
has
been
a
huge
support
to
the
film
and
has
given
it
all.
She
has
grasped
the
character
very
well
and
worked
hard
on
the
film.
That
level
of
passion
shows.
I
believe
that
everyone
has
done
an
exceptional
job,
whether
it
is
Saif,
Vivek
or
herself.
However,
Kareena
believes
that
Saif
is
all
set
to
walk
away
with
the
biggest
honours
after
Kurbaan.
Do
we
actually
foresee
that
coming?
[Smiles]
Bebo
is
very
passionate
about
Kurbaan
and
obviously
has
great
things
to
say
about
everything
associated
with
it.
Yes,
I
am
proud
of
the
work
done,
the
technique
applied
and
overall
filmmaking.
However,
the
biggest
verdict
is
the
box
office
verdict.
That's
going
to
validate
if
we
have
actually
come
up
with
something
that
deserves
critical
and
commercial
acclaim.