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“Sun Zarra is not buoying down to the techniques of today and is dependent on the story”
- Samir Aftab By IndiaFM News Bureau, January 20, 2006 - 22:39 IST

This boy next door made his debut in his uncle's (Salim) film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. His debut vehicle didn't work. However, with his past behind him, he is all set to bounce back with his next film Sun Zarra. Listen to Samir Aftab himself…

What is Sun Zarra… all about?
Sun Zarra is about a boy Rohit who comes from his home-town Bihar to become a singer. The story revolves on the problems, the misunderstandings he faces in the city and the way he deals with them.

Was your role complex in any way?
Yes, it was. There are many shades to it. As I said he comes from a small town so he is quite down to earth. Then the city life gets to him and he changes his behavior.

Love interest in the film?
Anjana (Sukhani) is a very good actress, hard-working and a fantastic looker.

This is your second film after Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. How much do you think you have evolved as an actor?
I think in any field, everyone evolves as time passes. Not only an actor, even a director, a singer keep on learning. I feel I have learnt a lot from my first film. The rest is up to the audience to decide.

How is Rohit Nayyar as a director?
Rohit is my friend for a long time and much before this film. We were both assistants to Raj Kanwar. He is very hard-working and focused and a no non-sense person on the sets. Off the sets, he is very friendly and charming.

Mithun in the film has a typical Bihari sort of look.
Mithunda plays a Bihari in the film just like me but we are not related.

How is he as a co-star?
Fantastic! He is an amazing human-being. He is a very senior and one-take artist. When he comes on the sets, the atmosphere totally changes. He keeps helping everyone and also guides us. He is so talented and we learnt quite a lot just by working in one film with him.

There are a lot of music directors doing a blink and miss role in the film. Tell us about it.
This was a requirement in the film and we were very fortunate to get so many music directors in the film. We shot a song which is based on them.

Amit Sana makes his Bollywood playback debut in the film. How is he?
He is amazing and very friendly as well. When I saw him on Indian Idol I didn't expect him to be so friendly but he proved me wrong. He is a very good singer and people are going to enjoy his voice in the film.

How do you rate the music of Sun Zarra…..?
It is simple and very melodious. I think Sandesh Sandhiliya has come up with a fantastic score. It should appeal to the masses but there are a few songs for the classes as well.

Your favourite song?
I have quite a few. There is unse nazaren mili and the other is oh jaana tere pyar sung by Bombay Vikings.

How was it one the sets?
I make it a point to enjoy when I am working. If you want to enjoy work you must enjoy working at it also.

There is also a special promotional campaign for the music as well. Tell us about it.
This is a campaign called the sing and win contest. All you have to do is purchase an audio CD and send us a voice sample of yourself singing unse nazaren mili. The best singer will be selected to sing for Aftab pictures next film.

Are you in the next project?
Yes.

Tell us something about it.
It's a strong script but nothing has been finalized - neither the script nor the cast. I hope both these films work.

Why did you change the spelling of the film from Sun Zara… to Sun Zarra…..?
Somebody suggested to us to add an extra 'r' as it could be lucky. My last film didn't do too well, so when someone suggested it to me I said lets be safe from all sides and go ahead with it.

What do you think is the USP of Sun Zarra…..?
It is a very simple story and shot even simpler. We are not buoying down to the techniques of today and are dependent on the story which is very strong.