something that can make him hungry anytime is Sambar sadam Michael Jackson is his idol and although they were to share the stage once, the show was cancelled.
He believes in Astrology only when it favours him! Prabhu Deva is a typical Arian.
His beard, curly hair and vibhooti are his signature style statements. dancer-turned-choreographer-turned-actor-turned filmmaker Prabhu Deva's modest home in chennai, is like the man himself. Its doors are not open to everyone. Southscope becomes the chosen one to be privy to his abode on the bustling TTK road. Sridevi Sreedhar attempts to unravel the enigma surrounding the boneless wonder...
How different was it directing Vijay in the Tamil remake of the Telugu blockbuster Pokiri and working with Salman Khan in the Hindi version Wanted?
Well, every actor has his individual style. The Tamil Pokkiri is city based and there wasn't much need for any nativity changes. The best thing is that I'm buddies with both the actors.
Why is Prabhu Deva surrounded by mediocrity when he deserves to be the best?
(Smiles) I have always been this way and nothing - success or failure - affects me. It could be because of the middle-class attitude we've imbibed from our parents. They have always kept us grounded and honestly, I don't think I've achieved anything so big that I should be bragging. Even now, we never discuss films at home.
Your brothers are accomplished choreographers too. What is your relationship with them like?
All of us are busy doing our own thing. We hardly meet or talk on a daily basis. But deep within we care a lot about each other. We meet occasionally for family functions.
Tell us about Nayanthara, your co-star from Villu?
Nayanthara is very professional, punctual and most importantly, treats everyone with the same kind of respect - be it the producer or the light boy. As an actor, she has immense screen presence and charisma which are very important for someone in her position.
Will you work with her in future? There are rumours that she is the heroine in your next Telugu film and that you are launching her in Hindi? And you've also been linked up...
These are all figments of someone's very creative imagination! She is definitely not the heroine in my next film and working with her in the future, depends entirely on the script. Do you believe in love or is it more about companionship?
I think, both love and companionship together make a happy relationship. For me, compatibility and comfort level are the most important.
What makes Prabhu Deva happy?
Being close to loved ones and my work being appreciated are the two things that make me happy.
Who is the closest person in your life right now?
That's someone very, very special, who I cannot talk about now. When the right time comes, I will definitely tell the whole world about that person.
Why don't you choreograph songs in your films that you direct? Has choreography taken a back seat now?
It's not a deliberate move. Recently, I did a song for Rajinikanth's Shankar directed Enthiren (Robot). I am so busy with direction that I leave the choreography bit to Raju or other dance masters. They are all talented and I give them complete freedom.
You've always been shy, soft spoken and reticent. Not so media friendly, even. What do you have to say about that?
(Laughs) I am no longer what you think I am.
I have changed a lot. Now for the first time, I am promoting Wanted and I understand the importance of promoting one's film. The way they market films in Bollywood, is an eye opener. An average film can be made into a super hit by aggressive promotion and it's time we took a leaf out of the books of Bollywood filmmakers and actors.
What are your future plans?
I have no plans for the future. I take life as it comes. When I was young, I had very modest dreams in life. I worked very hard and God has been extremely kind with me. Today, I am directing, choreographing and acting in films.
I am planning to start an international dance school in Malaysia, US and Bangalore. I am also planning to do my first live stage show in Dubai this December.
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