Laughs Sanjay Chhel, the director of Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam, for whom this is his third directorial outing after Khoobsurat and Kya Dil Ne Kaha, "I think it is fair to be a little nervous. We all may have done our homework well in getting a solid script in place, we may have one of country's premier production house backing us (the film arrives under the banner of Venus Records & Tapes), we may have got together two of the most exciting actors in the lead and we may have made one of the funniest comedies. Still, one can't afford not to be apprehensive around what the audience has to say in the final run."
Is that the reason why a forecaster was recently brought on board and his suggestion around numerology sought? "See, I have my own convictions and ideas. When I make a film, I don't think much about the letters which would fill in the title. So when numerologist Bhavick Sanghvi suggested a new spelling for Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam, I didn't fret much that now it would be spelt as Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam instead", says Sanjay in a casual tone.
How rational does he find the entire theory around numerology? Says Sanjay as a matter of fact, "There are certain aspects in life where rational thinking cannot be applied. I don't think adding an extra 'L' would harm the prospects of my film. And yes, if it works then why not? It would only be good for the film, isn't it?"
"All said and done, of course I need a hit. Khoobsurat was a decent success while Kya Dil Ne Kaha wasn't one. Moreover, it has been 6 years since the release of Kya Dil Ne Kaha. I want Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam to succeed and this is what matters in the final run", concludes Sanjay.
