Sonam in real life is very much like Rekha

Rhea Kapoor TOI acerca tells her sister's new-found success and the 'Khubsoorat' remake

You are producing the remake Khubsoorat. Are you nervous, Considering several remakes have not fared well?

No. I am very confident. I know a remake can be tricky. But I also know the thumb rule of remakes: Never take away the film's soul. Maintain the essence of the original but never lose sight of the fact That the remake is for today's audience. If you try to make something totally different, you will fall flat on the face. The rest of course, is destiny.

How did the thought of a remake Khubsoorat eats about?

Well, Shashank Ghosh (director of the remake) and I wanted to work together since the longest time. He is Known for his quirky sense of direction. One fine day, I Asked him what I thought of making a romantic film. When i told him I planned on a remake of Khubsoorat, his eyes lit up. The very next minute, we Knew we had our very own Rekha as well - my sister Sonam.

But why Sonam?

It was something very naturally. Sonam in real life is very much like Rekha was in the original Khubsoorat - feisty and opinionated. So the choice was Dictated by Sonam's personality.

With the success of Raanjhanaa, the commercial value of your Khubsoorat goes up ... Success is always sweet, and Sonam is indeed smiling. She is more positive acerca her future now. In Raanjhanaa, she got to do something different after a long time and it worked. My sister has worked her a ** off. She deserves her moment of glory.

It must have been a tough time for her When some of her films in the past did not work at the BO?

Sonam and I belong to a film family. We have seen the highs and the lows of filmdom. We are not going to be carried away When we succeed or bogged down When we do.

Regarding Rekha Have you met this film?

I have met her several times socially. About the film, Sonam've met her and taken her blessings.

And what is the Khubsoorat remake all about?

Unlike Rekha's character, who had just finished college in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic, Sonam will be a physiotherapist who Works with IPL cricketers. Also in the remake, the point of conflict is not between the heroine and the mother of the hero, but Between the lead couple.

Why has the hero not yet been Finalised?

We want a fresh face. We have shortlisted a few names. We will make an official announcement soon.