Force

Interview with Force Star Genelia D'Souza Q: Tell us more about Forceand the character you play. Force is a very stylish and contemporary action-romantic thriller, layered with many twists and a compelling, central narrative. It is, essentially, a cop film with a love story at the heart of it. It's a very gripping film with a strong suspense streak along with well-executed action scenes that will certainly have audiences glued to the screen. I play the character of Maya, who is an extremely strong and empowered character in her own right. Within her cute, energetic, and affable persona, she is strong-willed and someone who believes in doing things a certain way to make a difference [in] the world. Q: How comfortable were you doing intimate scenes with John in the film? I have known and worked with John before, so we have a great rapport. However, it was, of course, still a little awkward, but we both focused completely on the scene at hand. What actually eased us out was knowing that our director Nishikant Kamath was in control; thus, ensuring a more relaxed atmosphere on set and a clean and aesthetic end product on screen. Q: What attracted you to Force? It is a film that allowed me to push both my artistic and physical boundaries. I think while the young, cute, energetic girl has been something most people associate me with, Force has given me a character who is definitely a mature extension of that bubbly girl. As soon as I read the script, I was hooked and wanted to be a part of this film. In addition to the story and script, knowing that Nishikant (Kamath) and Vipul (Amrutlal Shah) were at the helm of it gave me more reason to be part of the project. Q: What is John Abraham like as a co-star, and how does he compare to other leading men you have worked with? It was great to work with John. He is such a wonderful co-star. He is extremely disciplined and focused on set. He has a very positive aura around him and enjoys the work he does. I have known and worked with him before, so we had a rapport that went even beyond the film. He is a lot of fun to be around and working with him was, as always, very enjoyable. In all honesty, I can't really compare the leading men I have worked with, as they have all been so great in their own ways. I have been fortunate enough to work with some wonderfully talented actors and each of those working equations have helped me learn and grow, and I cherish the time I've spent with them to ensure we do our best and add value to our films. Q: Will this film appeal to the ladies? Yes, without a doubt. Firstly, you have John's amazing, eight-pack abs providing some eye candy for the ladies :). But, more seriously, it is such a well-crafted film--some wonderfully choreographed action sequences, a gripping narrative, and insofar as my role [goes], ladies will certainly be able to relate to Maya. She very much represents the modern woman and has a very key role in the film. I think the film will appeal to men and women equally. Q: Why have you remained so connected to South Indian cinema? I completely enjoy filmmaking, regardless of which language it is communicated in. I have been working across four industries--Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam and, honestly, consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work and learn so much. Each industry has its own sensibilities, working techniques, and, thus, helps you expand your horizons. Regional cinema is so influential and has a very strong following. It allows me to reach different audiences, and it produces some amazing films which can often inspire Hindi productions, as one can observe from a few recent Hindi films. Q: Tell us something not many people know about you. I was a national level football player growing up :).