Today I came across a RGV interview on Indiafm. I like the way he speaks. Check it out here http://indiafm.com/features/2006/09/29/1642/index.html 

He is remaking “SHOLAY” one of the BEST hindi commercial movie ever made in Bollywood. I totally consider it blasphemous to even think about remaking that movie.

Actually RGV was one of my favorite directors.  When he announced he’s remaking “Sholay” I started hating him…That too with Mohit Ahalawat for Jai’s role. Senior B in Gabbar’s role is fine. Bcoz Big B is a great actor he can carry off any kind of role. And Abhishek Bachchan for Viru’s role is also fine though Jai’s role would have been better but still it’s not a bad idea. He’s a good actor. But that KID (Mohit A) won’t even be able to stand in front of these two Bachchans.

I don’t know what RGV thinks of himself. First he remade ‘Shiva’ as ‘James’ it flopped. Then he himself directed ‘Shiva’ again. Even that flopped. Still he doesn’t learn the lesson. I do know if he’s the same person who made Rangeela, Company, Koun and Bhoot.

You can call me biased but I’m all fine with “Don” remake. Farhan Akhtar is my fav director. I even liked his “Lakshya”.But I’m really apprehensive about Shahrukh carrying off a role which Mr. Bachchan did. Let us wait and see.

I even don’t like the idea of remaking “Umrao Jaan”. Come on Aishwarya in Rekha’s shoes? Give me a break!! Aishwarya has to take several janams to come even closer to Rekha’s level. In that “Umrao Jaan” is one of Rekha’s best works…

You know why I hate remakes. Next generation will watch newer versions won’t bother to watch old ones. Even if the remakes are good they can’t be better than old ones. I want them to watch those classics and appreciate good films.

May be new movies will make them watch old ones…Who knows? But still…No more remakes for me...