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"This was the first time that we had to play as per set rules" - Mike Hussey |
The soon to be released film Victory has been making waves in the industry, because of the film's ensemble cast that comprises of quite a few international cricketers who will be making their debut in Bollywood. With this in mind, Bollywood Hungama decided to catch up with the well known cricketing star Mike Hussey to find out more about his venture into the field of film. So here's an exclusive freewheeling rapid fire round with none other than the popularly titled 'Mr. Cricket'
Why do you hate the title of 'Mr. Cricket' that has been given to you?
(Laughs) I feel it's kind of embarrassing as there are loads of other players who enjoy and love cricket more than I do. So, giving me that title is not something I ever wanted. I love the game and play it for the love of it, and not for any titles!
How did you come on onboard for this film?
The director Ajitpal Mangat got in touch with my manager and it was he who first asked me if I wanted to be a part of the film. I have a minor role and frankly speaking, I had never thought of acting till date and then it suddenly happened.
I had never though of acting before...
What was your reaction when you heard about you being cast in the film?
At first, I really didn't think about it much. But, once it began to sink in, that I was actually going to be part of a Bollywood film, I would sit around and try to listen to everything that was being said just to get a better feel for what was needed of me and what I had to do.
What made you want to agree to be a part of Victory?
It's pretty simple. We all actually wanted to be a part of this film because the script is just so amazing. Also I am sure that, this will be an excellent film. Besides, it combines India's two eternal loves: Bollywood and Cricket! What else would any one ask for!
The script of the film is just so amazing.
Did you bowl to Harman? How difficult was it?
There is an over in which I am bowling to him. But for that, I am not the right person to answer. It would be better if you get in touch with Brett for this, as most of the time he is the one who was bowling to Harman. Besides, there are some parts of sledging that actually have been shot for a sequence on field and I am also a part of it. However, you will have to wait and watch the film to know about it (laughs).
What was the most tiresome and hardest part of the shoot?
The most tiresome part has to be the shoot in India. We used to begin at six in the evening, this was just after the IPL and we continued with the shoot right through the night as it was supposed to be a day-night match. We finally finished the shoot at about six in the morning. So, by far it has been the most tiresome and well the hardest part of the shoot.
We were told that the crew shot during a real test match. What was that like?
It was really nice to shoot just after the 'real' match. All the boys were there alongwith the audience. I guess that they got a lot more than what they had paid for and had ever expected. Besides that, it was great just working with the others and being there just chatting.
Did you guys shoot only in Australia?
No. Although we did a major part of the shoot in Australia, we also shot at other locations.
The entire shoot was happening while the Symonds- Harbhajan farce took place. Did that affect the shoot of the film?
No. This didn't affect the shoot in any way apart from having to postpone a few scenes, as the turnout of media was just stunning. Now thinking about it, I would say that this was a king of blessing in disguise, and the reason behind is that, after the whole farce we were seen there working together so in a way it helped soothe the tensions between the teams and also it helped the film gain a bit of publicity. (Laughs)
The entire Symonds- Harbhajan farce was actually a blessing in disguise for the film.
What kind of instructions was given by the director while shooting? How hard was it to follow them?
This was the first time that we had to play as per rules that were set. The director was straight and clear about what he wanted from us. Thanks to this, it wasn't that hard for us to adapt to what was needed.
We heard that you guys had a blast while filming, what was it exactly?
Sadly I had missed this part; I was back home in West Australia when the boys went out.
Ajitpal had said that Brett used to sing and play some song... which one was that?
Yeah! I remember the boys saying something about this but as I said that since I was home with family, I missed out on all this.
About Victory, what do you think will be the end result?
The film as a whole is really excellent. I really can't say much as all that I can think of it is the fact that two great passions of India have been combined here and I am sure that the film will be a hit. Besides all this, Harman's acting skills is really good and the guys have put in so much hard work just to get things done right. So, yes I am happy with it and am waiting for its release.
So how was it working in a Bollywood film? It was in a way enlightening and I must say that I immensely enjoyed the shoot as well as the entire experience of working in a Bollywood film. Now I really know what goes into the making of these films as well as all the hard work that comes attached and not just the glamour and glitz that we see on the screens.
Are Australians aware about Bollywood films? Do you guys watch any films there? Have you seen any Hindi film before shooting for Victory?
(Laughs) Well...yes. We do know about Bollywood films. Actually who wouldn't? However we, or rather I, don't watch much of them. I can't even remember the last (Hindi) film that I watched (laughs). Besides, I get to watch them in parts and have never actually watched a film from start to end in one sitting.
If given a chance will you want to act in any other Bollywood film?
(Laughs) I haven't thought of that at all after the film. But, right now, I am concentrating my entire energy on the game and may be after I am done playing (after I retire that is), I will give acting a thought. But, still I am not sure that I will get into films, as it is really hard work after all. However, I will consider it after cricket.
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