Celebrity Talk See what the film faternity has to say about Imran
Aamir Khan (Actor & Uncle) "He has an unusual personality on screen, the camera likes him, he's got a lot of screen presence, his personality suits the script and his character"
"Imran has a good screen presence. The camera loves him and that's a big asset for any actor. He's also a good dancer; but, he still has a long way to go"
"I love Imran and am always there for him"
Abbas Tyrewala (Director) "Imran, who won my respect and affection like few people ever have."
" He has a quirky sense of humour and the ability to do things seriously without taking himself seriously. He likes mathematical cartoons and would rather spend an evening at home with friends than party."
"Imran has this quality in him that woh abhi tak filmi nahee hua hai…He is very normal… like any guy his age would be. He is naughty yet hard working. So I feel if he doesn't lose this innocence about him once he becomes a part of this industry then I believe I will be giving a very big gift in the form of Imran. I think he is a great actor and great person. "
Bipasha Basu (Actress) "Yes, I find Imran extremely cute and adorable. There's something special about him. I liked him even before his film released."
"I adore Imran Khan. I think he's going to be a huge star. He and Ranbir are my current favourites. In fact, I told Ranbir how much I like Imran. He didn't mind it at all."
Genelia D'Souza (Actress) "Its Imran's first film but he is so confident, well versed since he comes from a film family and is comfortable in front of the camera unlike other newcomers."
"Even though Imran was new, he was a thoroughly professional. He did not have an attitude just because he was Aamir Khan's nephew.Imraan is talented and passionate about the project"
Gul Panag (Actress) "I think Imran is extremely talented and the most promising among the newcomers. I came to meet Imran for a short while during an audition where we interacted and I found him a highly sensible and dynamic actor. If given a choice among the newcomers, I would definitely choose him. "
Karan Johar (Director & Host) "I would love to work with Imran, he was fantastic in JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA ...There's no denying that Imran has great potential. He's sensational and looks so fresh. "
"Imran displayed a casual confidence that made him endearing and eminently watchable. He has great lineage but still stands apart and has an individualistic charm about him. More power to him…"
Khalid Mohammed (Director & Actor) "Above all, the enterprise belongs to debutant Imran Khan who comes up with an intelligent and restrained performance. A star is born for sure in a movie – with all its highs and lows -- is as welcome as sunshine in these cloudy days."
Manjari Phadnis (Actress) "With Imraan, I never felt that I was working with a newcomer. He has an eye for even the minutest detail, just like his uncle Aamir Khan. He is undoubtedly the surprise element in the movie."
Mansoor Khan (Director, Writer & Producer) "But Imran put me at ease soon. He showed remarkable inner confidence with a sharp learning curve while evolving his own pitch of rendering a scene in an original and effective manner. "
Minnisha Lamba (Actress) "Imran khan was someone I got along with like a house on fire. We were like two mad hatters who just kept on jabbering all the time about everything. He is a very knowledgeable person, someone who knows everything. So it's great fun chatting and quizzing him, I use to call him a 'walking, talking Encyclopedia', because you can ask him anything and if he doesn't have the answer, he will get it within 7 minutes flat and he let you know all that you need to know. "
"I remember the days when we were shooting for the film, Imran used to talk about how JTYJN had shaped up. He was quite positive about the film and had these great vibes about the strength that it carried. He was waiting for it to release and since I was already working with him in KIDNAP, I knew that he would be simply fantastic in whatever role he would play."
Rajeev Masand (Film Critic & Entertainment Reporter) "Imran is the best young actor we've seen on screen for months. He's unconventional and vulnerable and he knows how to use both to make a lasting impression."
Ranbir Kapoor (Actor) "I loved Imran's work in JTYJN... He's truly talented.. i have been offered a couple of movies with him.. let hope something works out.. will be a pleasure to work with him... "
"Extremely talented. I absolutely loved his performance. I think he was very natural on screen. He is a great looker. I am really glad that I have someone to share the burden with trying to take the Indian cinema forward. "
Sanjay Dutt (Actor & Producer) "He's a humble, conscientious and hardworking boy. He's into his craft. He'll go a long way and I hope and pray that success doesn't change him. "
"But what I really enjoyed in 'Kidnap' was working with Imran Khan. He's so confident before the camera. I really wish him well. I know he'll be a big star."
Sanjay Gadhvi (Writer & Director) "Imran is a bonus now. I never knew he'd become so big. It was Shibani Bhatija (the scriptwriter) who mentioned that Aamir Khan's nephew was looking to act"
"When I decided to cast Imran, I didn't even know he was doing Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. I had no clue Imran's first film would turn him into a household hero. Everything happens as it is meant to be. I wanted to cast a boy who wants to be a man. When I saw him, I knew this was the guy who'd play Kabeer in Kidnap. Because of his mixed lineage, Imran has a very interesting face. He reminded me of Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront. I didn't have to change Imran's look, like Hrithik in Dhoom 2 or Esha in Dhoom. Just a stubble and a muscular look."
Sonam Kapoor (Actress) "He knows all about the aerodynamics of the car etc. He can even be a good automobile engineer! He was busy focussing on the technical aspects of the car while I was busy looking at their sexy drivers (laughs)! I met Shilpa Shetty there too and the atmosphere was just electric on the track."
Sophie Choudry (Actress) "Imran Khan is a very sweet guy and has done very good work in Kidnap. If somebody walks in on the sets I never look twice but… he is an extremely good looking boy, is chilled out and keeps to himself. "
Sreesanth (Cricketer) "I am positive that Imraan has the making of a good actor and a huge star. He is sure to go a long way."
"As actors, we all want our audience to like our work; so even if you ask me this question after five years I will say yes I want to work harder and harder to be loved by my audience."
~ Imran Khan
"He has an unusual personality on screen, the camera likes him, he's got a lot of screen presence, his personality suits the script and his character"
