After his catastrophe debut ‘Mickey Virus’, Television host turned actor, Manish Paul is all set to tickle your funny bone with second edition of ‘Tere Bin Laden’ franchise, ‘Tere Bin Laden: Dead Or Alive’. In a quick chat with DC, Manish talks about his role, bonding with Karan Johar and his secret desire to work with Katrina Kaif.
What was your reaction when ‘Tere Bin Laden: Dead Or Alive’ was offered to you?
I wasn’t nervous but excited to sign the film at the earliest. I never had the baggage of taking the franchise ahead. I was happy to get the lead role in the film but later my friends made me realise that it is the matter of responsibility.
What is your role all about in ‘Tere Bin Laden: Dead Or Alive’?
I am playing the role of Sharma whose father is a confectioner and he doesn’t want to run the family business. He aspires to become a film director and struggles to get a film and soon after Laden dies. What happens next is what one needs to look forward to.
Was it difficult to play a role in the satire since you are considered as a comic host?
Absolutely. Each day was so difficult on the sets. Being funny looks easy on screen but it is one of the most difficult things to do.
Why did you sign your second film after such a long gap of your debut debacle?
Surprisingly, ‘Mickey Virus’ gave me a lot of appreciation from everyone. Box Office collections were not in my hands. Interestingly, I was offered only lead roles after my debut. I took my own time to choose the right script.
People think that since you are a comic host so it was easy to do comedy films...
I never think what people talk about me. I am an artist. I will do things that are good for me.
What is more challenging for you, TV hosting or acting?
I still get nervous when I host but I got the hang of it now. Acting is a new area for me but I am a director’s actor.
There is a trend of adult comedies off late, being a comic hero what is your take on it?
I feel it is more or less like demand and supply. People watch films to get entertained.
You are close friends with Karan Johar since ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa’, did he ever approach you for any projects?
Though we are close friends, we never talk work with each other. If he feels that he has any suitable role for me, he will definitely call me.
Any dream actress you want to work with in Bollywood?
Katrina Kaif…she is stunning and I would love to work with her.
