Hope people will like me in my comeback film: Madhuri
From Noreen Aslam

MUMBAI—A mother of two now, Madhuri Dixt is excited at the prospect of returning to the silver screen after five years and says she chose Yash Chopra’s banner for the occasion because she is comfortable with them.
“Yash-ji has worked wonderfully well with married actresses before. Whether it’s Raakhee-ji-Waheeda-ji in ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ or Kajol in ‘Fanaa’, he’s aware and sensitive to the schedules and needs of an actress who is a wife and a mother,” Madhuri said in an interview.
Cinematographer Anil Mehta will direct Madhuri’s comeback vehicle. “My comeback film has a bit of everything in it. Hopefully, it will be something that people will like to see me back in.”
Madhuri, who has decided not to do more than two films a year, is not apprehensive about changes in the industry.
“I’ve heard the change is for the better. Everyone’s more disciplined. That makes things easier for me. I’d be able to work better. To be a part of this phase, when so much is happening, is a challenging thought.”
The film is expected to go on the floors in January.
Excerpts:
Q: Everyone is truly excited about your return in a Yash Raj Films’ project?
A: Yes, my comeback film has a bit of everything in it. Hopefully, it will be something that people will like to see me back in.
Q: Why is cinematographer Anil Mehta directing it?
A: Firstly, when they narrated the script to me I was deeply excited. I felt this would be the right film to do after a long break. The way the story is written is quite interesting.
I’ve worked with Yash Raj Films before and they know me so well. They know I’d never cause unnecessary delays. More importantly, Yash-ji has worked wonderfully well with married actresses before. Whether it’s Raakhee-ji-Waheeda-ji in “Kabhi Kabhie” or Kajol in “Fanaa”, he’s aware and sensitive to the schedules and needs of an actress who’s a wife and a mother. Things may be a little out of the timetable once in a while. And I feel comfortable with them.
Q: What was your husband’s reaction to your decision to return to movies?
A: He’s fully supportive of whatever I do. He feels I should have no regrets in life. He feels one’s talent shouldn’t be suppressed.
Q: Any nervousness about taking away from your kids’ time?
A: I’m extremely nervous. But there comes a time in a woman’s life when she needs to think of a world outside her home. There’re so many women all over the world who work and manage a career. My children are the most important part of my life. But they are growing and need to be a little independent.
Also, my shooting in India will give the kids a chance to get in touch with their roots, to be in the country of their origins. They’ll be with my family and they’ll meet with their cousins. I think they’ll have fun.