Double XL, starring Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha, is all set for launch. The movie is a comedy that offers with points like physique picture and ladies being physique shamed. Because the title suggests, Huma and Sonakshi Sinha star as two plus-sized ladies battling stereotypes. The movie’s director Satramm Ramani spoke to Hindustan Instances in regards to the thought behind the movie, balancing humour with sensitivity, and the way he had to ensure his leads didn’t acquire an excessive amount of weight. (Additionally learn: Double XL director Satram Ramani reveals how he introduced Shikhar Dhawan on board)
Excerpts from the dialog:
What was the genesis of the movie like and the way did Huma and Sonakshi come on board?
This movie has a distinct story as a result of we received the forged first. So the inspiration was the cast–Huma and Sonakshi. Then got here the story about which each of them had been fairly excited. And after that I got here on board.
This can be a comedy about body-shaming and physique picture, a delicate topic. It must be dealt with with finesse. How did you preserve that steadiness of not offending anybody whereas infusing humour?
From the writing stage itself, we had been fairly clear about the truth that we don’t wish to be preachy and we don’t wish to make enjoyable of the problem we’re presenting. If it’s an issue-based movie, I don’t wish to make enjoyable of that situation. Additionally, I don’t wish to damage somebody’s sentiments. Everybody was clear about it. There’s enjoyable and humour however conserving in thoughts, we don’t offend somebody. So, the world has humour however we aren’t essentially making enjoyable of anybody’s form, dimension or weight.
You mentioned the actors had been the inspiration they usually got here in first. Now, due to the script, they needed to placed on weight and look a sure method. Was there any apprehension on their half in regards to the weight acquire, given the scrutiny feminine actors within the trade face over their look?
In no way. Each these ladies had been so cooperative that I needed to inform them to manage. I didn’t need them to go overboard. They had been devoted in the direction of it and sincere about it. They at all times maintained they had been there for what I needed on display. In reality, they mentioned we are going to bless you as a result of for the primary time, we have now a director who’s permitting us to eat something.
So no talks of a fatsuit or prosthetics?
No, by no means! We saved cash there (laughs).
There’s a notion that solely larger-than-life or big-budget Hindi movies have a shot at working on the field workplace this yr. On condition that local weather, have there been any jitters for you with this slice-of-life movie?
When a movie works, we have now ten causes however when a movie doesn’t work, we give 100 causes. I really feel there are totally different causes and factors of view on what works and why it really works. That dialogue can go on for an extended whereas. My solely take is that an fascinating movie with a superb story will certainly work. Folks will give like to that.
Double XL additionally stars Zaheer Iqbal and Mahat Raghavendra, and has a cameo by cricketer Shikhar Dhwan in his movie debut. It is going to be launched in theatres on November 4.