Dia Mirza (DM) and Zayed Khan (ZK) share their experiences about their forthcoming film Love Breakups Zindagi. The making of this film will be telecast in 20 episodes, which will cover the entire journey of the making of this film. How did you decide to produce a film together? DM- I've wanted to direct a film from quite some time now. I had a story idea and discussed it with Sahil Sangha (director) and Zayed (Khan) and they really liked it. Since I was involved in the ideation of the script, I was possessive about it and did not want to hand it over to somebody else. This is how the three of us got together and decided to make Love Breakups Zindagi. ZK -It is very important to have a like- minded person to work with. Dia and I have known each other for a very long time. And, of course, Sahil Sangha (director) is a walking-talking film encyclopedia.
Was it difficult juggling on the sets as actors and producers? DM - We are both experienced actors, plus we had workshops. As a producer, you live with the script much longer and a lot of time goes in preparation. The balance between both happened quite efficiently. There wasn't a single moment when I felt overwhelmed with this dual responsibility. ZK- Dia is amazing at multi-tasking, but I detached myself as a producer once I was on the sets. It is difficult for me, as an actor, to get involved with the day- to- day production aspects of a film, once the shooting starts. DM (Interrupts) - I am just a woman and that says it all. (Laughs)
What is the film about? ZK - The film deals with relationships. The protagonists evolve and understand what life means to them and what they desire from it. This film will make you smile and cry at the same time. DM- The movie revolves around the idea of a relationship between people with opposite personalities. When we make friends, we generally choose like-minded people but while selecting a life partner, we tend to select opposites. As exciting as it is momentarily, problems do tend to arise in the future.
Describe your characters ZK - I play Jai, a marketing executive from Delhi who loves his mother. He is the sunshine in everybody's life but is in crisis. The movie revolves around his journey of understanding himself and his true desires through various situations. DM-I play Naina who is young, independent, fun-loving and values relationships. Content with her secure life, Naina ignores any possible changes which may or may not bring happiness to her life.
What is your take on the relationships that today's generation get into? DM - It is difficult to give a general take on relationships, they are different for different people. I feel that people have become more ambitious today and don't have the time and patience for a relationship. ZK -Today's generation is very conscious about their surroundings. People want to get into relationships for the sake of it. I wanted to be a bachelor all my life because I had seen my sister being in relationships. But when I met my wife Mallaika, I fell in love with her instantly. It was like a shampoo ad, everything was in slow motion.
