You have completed the shooting of All The Best and you seem to be enjoying making comedies.
Yes, because it is working for me. My comedy films have fared better than my other films. All The Best is a fun film, more like Golmaal. There is utter madness and lots of things happening to make it very funny. I am certain that it will also be enjoyed.

For the first time you have Sanjay Dutt in your film. How was the experience of working with him?
It was a wonderful experience working with all these dedicated artistes. Sanjay plays Fardeen Khan’s elder brother. As always, he has done a good job. Moreover, he is looking very good after having lost oodles of weight. He has also performed a rock number for the film.

Fardeen Khan and Mugdha Godse also feature in your project for the first time.
Fardeen Khan is superb as an aspiring singer. Mugdha Godse plays his girlfriend. She is also good considering this is her second film. I had earlier worked with Bipasha Basu in Zameen so there is a comfort level with her.

Why is Ajay Devgan a permanent star in your film?
He is the best. We are an old team having been friends for so long and have worked together in many films. In the film, he plays Fardeen’s best friend. Ajay is also the producer of All The Best.

How is Ajay Devgan as the producer? Is it true that he spent over Rs 6.5 crore for a song that was picturised on Sanjay Dutt?
He is the best. Ajay gives a freehand to everyone, be it the technician or the artistes. He also takes care of his unit personally. And what is amazing is that he knows each person by their names.

A huge set was erected on a beach and there was a crowd of over 5,000 people. Sanjay Dutt performed a rock number and it was a sight to watch. Managing the crowd was a tough task but we are happy that the song has turned out very well.

When did the film get rolling?
We started shooting for the film on May 7 in Goa and completed it on June 25. We have been staying in the best of hotels and working at a leisurely pace and yet have managed to complete the film within the time- span. Two songs are to be shot in Hyderabad and the film will be ready for Diwali release on October 16.

Is Goa your favourite shooting spot?
It is the best place to work. It is comfortable. Travelling time is saved when everyone is staying in close quarters. Moreover, there is bonding amongst the unit which makes work more simpler.

Is it true that the shooting was delayed because of the elections and the demise of Feroz Khan?
These things were unavoidable. But once we got rolling we finished at the scheduled time.

After the success of Golmaal and Golmaal Returns, why did you start All The Best instead of Golmaal Part 3?
I wanted a break. And I thought even people wanted something different from me. Also, I thought since both the films are being telecast on satellite channels and everyone is enjoying them still, it would be advisable to wait to start the third part. Otherwise there will be no novelty factor to the film if it comes one after the other.