I have worked with 13 new comer directors, so yes I am always open to work..

It’s not Bas Ek Pal. Sanjay Suri entertained the whole IndiaFM audience for a cool 2 hours in the live celebrity chat answering tirelessly and without complaining. Do read the excerpts of the chat you guys had with the star and find out lots of things you might not have known. His choice between Mallika Sherawat or Rakhi Sawant, his website and his take on his co-stars.

cydheart : good morning sanjay !!

jpt : hey sanjay

sanjay suri : hi all, welcome !

sanjay suri : gmorning dear

manesh : hello

sam : hi sanjay

sam : good morning

cydheart : its gud 2 c u in such meaning ful cinema !!

sanjay suri : well, the film releases today and butterflies in the stomach

Nikhil Kapoor : Hi sanjay saw Bak Ek Pal yesterday, sorry to say but it wasnt as good as my brother nikhil

sanjay suri : thanks, as far as the film goes each film is different and i think its unfair to compare to different genres

ROBIN_C : is nikhil the name u like or its the director`s choice?? sanjay?

sanjay suri : nikhil the name is the directors choice

sam : which is your best film till date?

sanjay suri : i think My Brother NIKHIL

manesh : sanjay, how was it working with Onir again after MY BROTHER NIKHIL ???

sanjay suri : brilliant working with him , like his style of story telling and he is a very talented director

Urmila : How do u select ur movies

sanjay suri : i select my movies purely on the basis of the script/my role and the director

manesh : I LOVE da Songs of BAS EK PAL Gr888 work

sanjay suri : i love the songs too

jabina : is you website still up?

sanjay suri : yes my website is up and running.

Ali Naveed : is the song Tere Bin by Atif Aslam featured in the movie Bas Ek Pal? or is just used for promos?

sanjay suri : its used in the back ground and essentially voices the state of affairs

chaphantikli : Which is your next release?

sanjay suri : my next release in Speed.

asoka : Are you afraid to work in commercial cinema as far as ur films subject concern ?

sanjay suri : the difference of art and commercial doesnt exist anymore. i believe films are either good or bad.

The difference of art and commercial doesn’t exist anymore. I believe films are either good or bad.

jabina : what do you do in your spare time?

sanjay suri : i watch movies, play a sport, travel, spend time with family and friends .

boss ek pal : would you go disguised into the movie halls to see the audience reaction for the movie?

sanjay suri : yes i often go to see the audience reaction for an unbiased direct reaction

DON : Sanjay If u get an international film offer will u do it

sanjay suri : only if the role and the script appeals to me.

Enya : hey, i hope you keep ur “hair” look and not keep the “ganja” look as permanent 😛

sanjay suri : the short crop look is only for the character …it needed it

Enya : hey, i hope you keep ur “hair” look and not keep the “ganja” look as permanent 😛 sanjay suri : the short crop look is only for the character …it needed it

Nikhil Kapoor : tell us about speed

sanjay suri : will talk about speed when we come close to it

cydheart : tell ur abt ur childhood ??

sanjay suri : born and brought up in kashmir and moved to delhi due to the terrorism in the valley and then eventually to mumbai

chaphantikli : do you like the name Nikhil a lot it seems??

sanjay suri : my director likes the name NIKHIL and he has written 5 scripts in order to make it easy for him to remember character names.

k : hi sanjay,u hav quite a different and dark look for bas ek pal

sanjay suri : the looks change thrice in the film purely coz of time lapse and the mental state

cydheart : tell ur abt ur education ??

sanjay suri : did bcom honours from kashmir uni

chaphantikli : Whom do you think is the sexiest bollywood/hollywood actress ?

sanjay suri : catherine zeta and monica belluci

chaphantikli : Whom do you think is the sexiest bollywood/hollywood actress ? sanjay suri : catherine zeta and monica belluci

Ali Naveed : Sanjay is ur movie Speed based on the Hollywood movie Speed which had Keanu Reeves ?

sanjay suri : no its not the hollywood Speed, just the title is the same

Nikhil Kapoor : was urmila good to work with or the usual tantrum thrower

sanjay suri : Urmilla was brilliant to work with and extremely professional

sam : whats the url of your website?

sanjay suri : www.sanjaysuri.com

rakhee : hai,Mr.suri best wishes for bas ek pal ,hopes this time also u”ll rock with ur evergreen performance.

sanjay suri : thanks for the wishes for BEP, need it 🙂

Gemini Ganesan : r u open to signing films written by new comers provided u like them

sanjay suri : i have worked with 13 new comer directors , so yes i am always open to work with new people. I like their energy and conviction

I have worked with 13 new comer directors , so yes i am always open to work with new people. I like their energy and conviction

sam : a quickfire round sanjay…….mallika or rakhi sawant?

sanjay suri : neither of them

Taz : Hi Sanjay, in terms of acting who do u think is the best actress in bollywood today? Coz i think Urmila is much better than Rani

sanjay suri : all of them are competent and good at their job.

Efoma : which character and which movie do you think has helped to you grow as a person?

sanjay suri : Its been pinjar and My brother NIKHIL

sanjay suri : and now BEP too

sumukh : SIR PLZZ TELL ME WHAT IS KEY TO SUCCESS IN LIFE

sanjay suri : key to success according to me is hard work, focus and integrity

Key to success according to me is hard work, focus and integrity

PMFM BOSTON : I would like to see playing Guru datt ‘s role in the remake of paysa

sanjay suri : well, if anyone offers me a pyasa, i wld love to do it

Krunal Patel : My Brother Nikhil was a very good movie. But do filmmakers recover money on film dealing with issues more than just love?

sanjay suri : yes and no, but every film has its targets and goals. Some make money and some make history by being land mark films

Nikhil Kapoor : mithoon or pritam

sanjay suri : i like mithoon and pritam both. They are brilliant at their work with lots of energy

arun : r u married????????????

sanjay suri : yes i am married

atanu : Congrats on working on a wonderful film- bas ek Pal. I’m very confident that it will be a goodmovie. But what do you think of its chances of doing well commercially at least with its target audience — the metros/cities? Given that there has been much better promotion and hype this time compared to MBN.

sanjay suri : thaks for the wishes and the result at the box office is just anybodies guess…..why dotn you guys contribute to its sucess:)

Thanks for the wishes and the result at the box office is just anybodies guess…..why don’t you guys contribute to its sucess:)

nitesh_shahani : tell us about ur first crush?

sanjay suri : too long back , cant remember my first crush;)

nitesh_shahani : tell us about ur first crush? sanjay suri : too long back , cant remember my first crush;)

sumukh : NIKHIL WILL U EVER DO SMOOCHING SCNES AS EMRAAN HASHMI?????

sanjay suri : if the film needs it and its inherent to the script then why not

Urmila : HEY WHAT WER U BEFORE U JOIN FILMS?

sanjay suri : i was in the garment business

Pranav : In BEP, and your other films as well, how do you bring life to your character? Real life inspirations, research, or internally?

sanjay suri : sometimes one extracts from personal experiences and sometimes one borrows experiences from others

atanu : Do you think MBN is ur best performance yet? or is it ‘Bas Ek Pal’ or some other?

sanjay suri : MBN was a challenging role and on tip of that i was also producing the film , so the pressures were immense

nitesh_shahani : R U A NET SAVVY?

sanjay suri : yes considering i have my own webpage i must be net saavy

Nikhil Kapoor : wat about working with Meghna gulzar again. how come u not in her next film?

sanjay suri : maybe u shld ask her that question 😉

nitesh_shahani : R U A NET SAVVY? sanjay suri : yes considering I have my own webpage i must be net saavy

sam : how can we reach you by email?

sanjay suri : post ur msg on my site

ziya : sanjay when is ur birthday??

sanjay suri : 6th april

Niyl : Hi Sanjay … you killed it in “My Brother Nikhil” … that was great act with good message. Keep up the good cinema and say Hi …

sanjay suri : thanks for liking me in mBN

atanu : How is it acting with Juhi(my fav.) the 3rd time around? And how is different being her husband first, then as her brother and now a friend?

sanjay suri : yes its been lovely working with JUHI , she is such a wondering endearing person and that reflects in her work too.

Govind : sanjay bhai, i m sending some pics to onir bhai, kuch chance lagega kya acting ka?

sanjay suri : kuch pata nahi bhai

Govind : sanjay bhai, i m sending some pics to onir bhai, kuch chance lagega kya acting ka? sanjay suri : kuch pata nahi bhai

Tazzz : When i saw MBN i thought u cudnt get better than this…Does BEP surpass MBN?

sanjay suri : sanjay suri : BEP is very far and away from MBN, so the oppurtunities and the challenges were different too. I hadnt done anyting role like this, so its been very exciting.

Fez : My Dear Friend Sanjay, my favorite film of yours is Jhankar Beats (even though My Brother Nikhil was just a tad better). Did you know while filming it that it would turn out to be the great comedy that it has become for a lot of buddies and couples?

sanjay suri : ONE ALWAYS gets a feeling while shooting a film , so in that sense one had a feeling but again one can never plan a hit

Gemini Ganesan : urmila looks old for u

sanjay suri : lets not be ageist about characters, loved working with her and i think her short hair make her look very attractive

Gemini Ganesan : urmila looks old for u sanjay suri : lets not be ageist about characters, loved working with her and i think her short hair make her look very attractive

nitesh_shahani : Jhankaar Beats, Pinjar, My Brother Nikhil or Bas Ek Pal?-u can select only one. pls don’t b diplomatic

sanjay suri : all my fav but ofcourse MBN takes the cake

Urmila : DO YOU THINK A ACTOR NEED TO KEEP A CHEK ON FASHION SINCE B’WOOD SETS FAHION FOR PEOPLE. DO YOU THINK AN ACTOR HAS TO BE FASHION CONCIOUS?

sanjay suri : depends if the actor is a fashion victim. I am not and for me comfort and appropriate dressing for the right occasion is fashion

For me comfort and appropriate dressing for the right occasion is fashion

RJ Aniruddha : tell more about your upcmng films

sanjay suri : after BEP its gonna be speed and then a cute romantic comedy called KABHI UP KABHI DOWN

typing sanjay suri : me yaar

Urmila : WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT INDIAFM?

sanjay suri : i think its a one stop shop for all your info on Bollywood, i love it and log on to it regularly

suri _ fan : I WANT TO TAKE UR AUTOGRAPH BUT I LIVE IN CHINA ………… HOW’S THAT POSSIBL TO GET THIS ????????????

sanjay suri : post a msg on my website sanjaysuri.com

Arka : how difficut is it to make it big in bollywood…acting, singing or any field

sanjay suri : its a tough industry to be in , one needs a lot of perseverance and hard work

It’s a tough industry to be in; one needs a lot of perseverance and hard work

nitesh_shahani : juhi n shahrukh or juhi n sanjay-which jodi rocks/?…..be honest pls……???

sanjay suri : juhi and sanjay, srk and kajol:)

Ajay : Keep on doing movies which have different stories…great job

sanjay suri : thanks, yes i will try to do all kinds of films and hopefully create a niche for myself

Nikhil Kapoor : ur comments on indiafm.com i saw their logo just before the movie

sanjay suri : great portal man

Nikhil Kapoor : ur comments on indiafm.com i saw their logo just before the movie

sanjay suri : great portal man

rakhee : mr.suri u have ur own web page but do u think its possible for u to answer all the querries of ur fans?

sanjay suri : well, i do try and answer once a month to most of the valid questions

Gemini Ganesan : do u workout. how often. do u have an instructor. my sister reshma is asking all this

sanjay suri : i love sports more than the gym

Tazzz : Oh yes I loved Pinjar too, I have a feeling ur personality is such that you look good in all kinds of roles and suit all the actresses…More films with Urmila in the anvil after speed?

sanjay suri : hoping to work with her again

sk : was it difficult playing a gay character in my brother nikhil?

sanjay suri : the role was very well defined and written . Its was not an easy role also coz i played a HIV victim

sk : was it difficult playing a gay character in my brother nikhil? sanjay suri : the role was very well defined and written . It was not an easy role also coz i played a HIV victim

Krunal Patel : Dont you have a brother who is in Australia? Is he ever going to join acting?

sanjay suri : yes my brother lives in australia, he is an amazing photographer

Krunal Patel : Have you seen Lage Raho Munnabhai?

sanjay suri : not yet, wld be watching it this weekend

Enya : rvw:”Bas Ek Pal is worth watching once. It’s a reasonably good example of how movies on relationships can be made without too much melodrama like we just saw in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.”

sanjay suri : am glad u like BEP

Govind : i liked u in pyar mein kabhi kabhi specially dat scene in which u say i love u to the heroine but she was listening music at dat time, dat was one scene i like d most

sanjay suri : yes its my fav scene from PMKK too

Urmila : WHOES UR FAV ACTOR FRM UR CONTEMPORARIES?

sanjay suri : hey i love them all

asm : is this for real?….or is this a scam…?

sanjay suri : real real real real man, u really dont beleive in humanity

Nikhil Kapoor : if u were on a deserted island who wud u want to be with. plz dont say ur wife or purab kohli

sanjay suri : hahahaha, i’d like to be close to some waterbody 🙂

Nikhil Kapoor : if u were on a deserted island who wud u want to be with. plz dont say ur wife or purab kohli sanjay suri : hahahaha, i’d like to be close to some waterbody 🙂

suri rokz : wts ur take on the so called offbeat films?

sanjay suri : told you, i love sensible commercial films , end of the day its a bad or a good film

ali : if u were told to choose 1 of the 3 khans (aamir,srk and salman) which one would u go for ?

sanjay suri : all three for different reasons, each one has their own style which works like wonders

Enya : what do you think of the latest sholay remake?

sanjay suri : what is there to think man , will start thinking once the film releases.

Enya : what do you think of the latest sholay remake?

sanjay suri : what is there to think man , will start thinking once the film releases.

jabina : do some of our questions make u laugh?

sanjay suri : yes they do 🙂 infact i am in splits :):)

jabina : do some of our questions make u laugh?

sanjay suri : yes they do 🙂 infact i am in splits :):)

Elvis : wht abt ur film wher u r playing Rajeev Gandhi??

sanjay suri : havent heard from the director in a long time. I hope to do the film

rukaiyar : oh ma god i cant believe its sanjay suri here u so cute n such a gud actor u have grown so much as an actor

sanjay suri : i dont feel underrated as i know my strengths but i do feel under utitilised, i think most people in the industry like to play i safe and like to piggy back one another

i dont feel underrated as i know my strengths but i do feel under utitilised, i think most people in the industry like to play i safe and like to piggy back one another

Nikhil Kapoor : how do u like Rahul Bose’s pic in this window. He is there looking at u. Will u come to chat with him in the evening?

sanjay suri : i chat with him over the phone

Pranav : At such a young age you’ve gotten the chance to play such deep, interesting, cute, and even controversial roles that many actors dream of getting at some point in their career. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

sanjay suri : i would relive my life the same way but maybe make some different choices and yes hope to be in a cleaner environment

Mark : Sanjay , have you /do you plan to work in regional cinema?

sanjay suri : yes i enjoy regiona cinema , if the script is interesting, then sure

Nikhil Kapoor : isnt bas ek pal kind of an adult title if u look at it in one way?

sanjay suri : BEP is mature not adult

Nikhil Kapoor : is it true that my brother nikhil website has a link on the un website?

sanjay suri : we have a link of UNAIDS since the film has been intrumental in spreading HIV awarenesss

Nikhil Kapoor : ur comments on chalo ishq ladaye and tera jadoo chal gaya

sanjay suri : half baked roles is those films and a learning experience

Nikhil Kapoor : ur comments on chalo ishq ladaye and tera jadoo chal gaya

sanjay suri : half baked roles is those films and a learning experience

hass : sanjay ji do you really thimk that bas ek pal will be hit?

sanjay suri : i wish i could predict

soham : congrats 4 makin one of the different genre of movies

sanjay suri : thanks, 🙂

kaul : how difficult was it for you in the initial days in bollywood since you hailed from a very remote place (Kashmir)?

sanjay suri : very very difficult, also coz of not knowing anyone here bu then hard work and faith pays off i guess

ALI : hey Sanjay…would u ever work in HOLLYWOOD?

sanjay suri : yeah, if MRS ZETA Jones agrees:-)

ALI : hey Sanjay…would u ever work in HOLLYWOOD? sanjay suri : yeah, if MRS ZETA Jones agrees:-)

soham : on a scale of 10 how do u rate urself as an actor

sanjay suri : i am really not into this rating business. I believe i am competent and deliver what my directors expect out fo me

soham : on a scale of 10 how do u rate urself as an actor sanjay suri : i am really not into this rating business. I believe i am competent and deliver what my directors expect out fo me

boss ek pal : how do you destress?

sanjay suri : by being with family and doing my own litttle things in life.

Wada Tenu : u rocked alongside govina and rani in chalo ishq ladaye. u in touch with govinda

sanjay suri : forgotten that film long back and even you shld dear:-)

Wada Tenu : u rocked alongside govina and rani in chalo ishq ladaye. u in touch with govinda sanjay suri : forgotten that film long back and even you shld dear:-)

sanjay : what if your son marries tom cruise’s daughter ?? it will be suri suri

sanjay suri : eyah i know that one, suri suri. will have a sexy samdhan 🙂

sanjay : what if your son marries tom cruise’s daughter ?? it will be suri suri

sanjay suri : eyah i know that one, suri suri. will have a sexy samdhan 🙂

Elvis : r u embrass as ur consider as gay icon & u were featured on gay magazine??

sanjay suri : if was embarrased then i wouldnt have even gone and produced the film.

Elvis : r u embrass as ur consider as gay icon & u were featured on gay magazine??

sanjay suri : if was embarrased then i wouldnt have even gone and produced the film.

Enya : your last name is suri…does that mean that you at least know how to speak punjabi?

sanjay suri : yeah man, ki haal chaal hai

soham : wat is ur take on period films?

sanjay suri : period !!!

kamal : I just clicked a picture with u last nite at the premiere of BEK . u remember? sanjay suri : yes i do 🙂

Nikhil Kapoor : isnt suri a manglorean surname?

sanjay suri : dont know that , definaltey a punjabi one

sandy : sanjay why u not work with with banners like chopras johars bhansalis

sanjay suri : its an interesting time to be in specailly when finally our cinema is attempting all kinds of genres and subjects and the fact that audiences are accepting all kinds of films, good times ahead guys

jabina : what was the last movie you watched besides bep?

sanjay suri : havent seen any other film, bas bep hi bep

Nikhil : Nikhil here… tu main ban gaya, main tu ban gaya, badal gaye hum, bum chik bum bum

sanjay suri : nice poetry:)

Sylvester : It was a real sham that My Bro Nikhil did not get that kinda recognition in India as a movie like Black did…for me My Bro was much more real and touching den Black….

sanjay suri : thanks and am glad u like MBN,

Wada Tenu : how was it like shoting for the ads of dollar undergarments?

sanjay suri : pretty dollary 🙂

Wada Tenu : how was it like shooting for the ads of dollar undergarments? sanjay suri : pretty dollary 🙂

sk : who do u prefer? munna or circuit?

sanjay suri : they work in tandom, wldnt be the same without eachother

sk : who do u prefer? munna or circuit?

sanjay suri : they work in tandem, wldnt be the same without eachother

Manas : Well Sanjay..!! Let me tell you first your latest look in BEP is great. do you have grey shades in the movie???

sanjay suri : welll we all have grey shades and he is a very intense and passionate kind of a guy who does get obesseive attmies

Sylvester : well tell me one thing Is Bas Ek Pal worth watching…tell me frankly did u like the final output

sanjay suri : yes its great value for your money

arun : Hey Sanjay. Hope to catch Bas ek Pal tonite. I hope you and Onir continue to work together after this. I write a humorous preview to new releases every thursday in Bangalore Bias, a new bangalore based day paper. I just couldnt bring myself to preview Bas Ek Pal, cuz the promos tell me I’m going to like the movie. So I ‘did’ Shiva instead.

sanjay suri : pls watch it todday then

mickeymick : sanjay, do u think there r more opportunities these days for uncoventional actors like yourself

sanjay suri : there is place for all i think

Nikhil : Sanjay ur dailogue delivery is like u have food in your mouth

sanjay suri : thats enlightening

Nikhil : Sanjay ur dailogue delivery is like u have food in your mouth sanjay suri : that’s enlightening

ATAL : I liked your role in Krish and Munnabhai

sanjay suri : what about top gun

Abhishek : I loved you tremendously in Jhankaar beats. And I’m listening to the songs right now as I love them so much and you did such a wonderful job. Do you intend to do similar roles. You were great in that film.

sanjay suri : yes i love comedies but unfortunately havent come across a good one for myslef .

sanjay suri : last one was JB and ashaadi ka ladoo,. one is in themaking called KABHI UP KABHI DOWN

Enchantr : Did you actually kiss Urmila in the movie?

sanjay suri : WATCH IT AND FIND OUT

yuma : hi yaar i cant believe im talking 2 u…….hows ur family?

sanjay suri : family is cool

mark2 : Sanjay, this is a sensitive question. But since the Kashmiri pandits have suffered the most at the hands of Pakistan sponsored terrorism, doesn’t it make your blood boil when you see other film stars going to Pakistan and we allowing their film artists to act in our industry? what do you think

sanjay suri : its unfortuante its been a one way traffic but hey need to show our films too. We welcome them but they need to welcome us too.

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sanjay suri : hahahahah funny one ,toffee !!!

Nikhil Kapoor : wud u prefer david dhawan or nagesh kukunoor to work with. be honest.

sanjay suri : would they like to work with me

Manas : Why dont you try your hands with comedy?? in Jhankar beats you havent done the comic role

sanjay suri : watch KABHI UP KABHI DOWN when it comes out

mark2 : Do you like Victor Banerjee’s acting?

sanjay suri : ys i admire him as an actor

MUKUL : SAY SUMTHING SPECIAL ABT U

sanjay suri : i am passionate about life

i am passionate about life

MissLaila : is juhi chawla a friends of yours in real life too? I mean outside work?

sanjay suri : she is friendly and a great co star

mickeymick : I found the My Brother Nikhil unintentionally gave the message that gay people in India are likely to end up miserable….do u agree, sanjay?

sanjay suri : i dont agree with that at all, i think u missed the whole point

mickeymick : I found the My Brother Nikhil unintentionally gave the message that gay people in India are likely to end up miserable….do u agree, sanjay? sanjay suri : i dont agree with that at all, i think u missed the whole point

Nikhil Kapoor : have u seen pan nalins samsara?

sanjay suri : not yet

Tazzz : Sanjay i got my haircut and kept a frenchy on my sis’s request..coz she loves ur look in the movie

sanjay suri : hey thats cool , a goti like mine 🙂

Tazzz : Why did u and Urmila sign Speed..it looks like a copy of a holly flick Cellular 🙁

sanjay suri : hmmmmmmmmmm that speed will tell you

lovehunger : main aapko Nepal aaneke liye Nyota de raha hu..will u come?

sanjay suri : thanks, shall come to Nepal someday

Tazzz : Bollywood Awards suck they dint award u for MBN last year or Urmila for Maine gandhi ko nahin mara

sanjay suri : its really the audience award that matters to me dear

mickeymick : don’t u think censorship in India is getting increasingly stupid? banning smoking on screen…what the hell?

sanjay suri : it is a little regressive than progressive

meet : sanjay m planning to watch ur movie this sunday n i love all the songs from the movie

sanjay suri : gluck and enjoy the film

Wada Tenu : suri means a knife in konkani

sanjay suri : thats news for me

ssbaadshah : do u consider ur self a method actor or does it come natural to u

sanjay suri : natural , NSD NATURAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA

Wada Tenu : sajnay suri-sanjay dutt-sanjay gupta in one film- how was that experience

sanjay suri : PLAN WAS FUN

Wada Tenu : ur comments on taran adarsh

sanjay suri : he comments on us , not us 🙂

Wada Tenu : ur comments on taran adarsh sanjay suri : he comments on us , not us 🙂

sanjay suri : hey guys , thanks for loggin on , gotta go now. really enjoyed chatting andpls do watch BEP

sanjay suri : have fun

sanjay suri : bye bye

Credits: Bollywood Hungama