How did John agree to the nude scene?
He knew about it when he read the script and was okay with it. He has been stripped of his dignity in the scene. It's not to titilate the audience. He is a director's actor and does whatever the director asks him to. He has many powerful scenes. He sees the larger picture and places the film higher than the character.
What should the audience expect of the film?
The film will provoke people to think. Like Firaaq, the film will make people realise that they need to enagage, discuss and debate crucial events. The only powerful medium is media.
Like Kabul Express, New York has no songs. Personally, I love music and songs in films but strongly feel that they will appeal to the audience only if they belong to the film. Songs are not an integral part of these kinds of films.
Why don't you make other genres?
I don't look upon romantic dramas or slapstick comedy. I just do what I think I can do best. I can't take stupidity. I am open to any film genre and do what I believe in. I don't fear of being typecasted. Ultimately, it is the question of good and bad films. I will add songs and dances in films provided I am convinced that the film requires it.
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