Ash said yes, but Hrithik almost said no! (original) (raw)

Guzaarish will be Hrithik and Aishwarya's third film together after Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar.

The film tells the story of Ethan (Hrithik), a magician who meets with an accident and becomes paralyzed. Sofia (Aishwarya), a nurse, then takes care of him.

This is Hrithik's first film with Bhansali.

Asked why he wanted to be a part of a film where he's restricted to a chair, Hrithik replied, "I have played superheroes before. But I feel my character in Guzaarish is the biggest superhero. I learnt how to live life after playing this role. This film will make you smile and give you courage."

While admitting that mercy killing forms an important chapter in the film, Hrithik said the film is not just about that. "The film is about smiling your way through troubles. It is the story of a man, who never gave up. Trying to explain Guzaarish is very difficult. It is like trying to define the beauty of nature around us, or defining birth and death."

"This film was only possible if Hrithik and Aishwarya had acted in it," Bhansali said. "If these two had said no, I wouldn't have made the film.

"The title track of Guzaarish was in my mind from the time I made Black," he added. "Such ideas don't leave your mind. My musicians and I worked on the music for two years."

The director concluded with a footnote on the film's leading lady who he described as "the most beautiful and talented woman in India. That is why she is such a big star. We have love and respect for each other. We understand each other very well while working. I am very grateful that she did three films with me."