A lot of people in India will be able to relate to Aladin

Riteish Deshmukh is on top of the world. No, not with regard to the release of his film, but it is because of the Congress-NCP alliance’s thumping victory in the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections. Not only that, his elder brother Amit Deshmukh has tasted sweet victory in one of the Assembly constituencies. Thus it is time for big celebrations in the family.

Added to all the jubilation is Riteish’s own release – Aladin – which is all set to release on October 30. In a free-wheeling interview, Riteish throws more light on the film, which is already creating waves thanks to mind-boggling special effects and Amitabh’s chartbusting number Make a wish.

Aladin sounds like a fantasy. Can you tell us what is the film all about?

Though my character in the film is named Aladin and he rubs a lamp, which makes a genie called Genius (Amitabh Bachchan) appear before him. The similarity ends at that. The story is a modern-day adaptation of the classic we all love and heard of. However, the original essence of the story has been retained.

What is the character Aladin all about?

Aladin is a person who is not having the courage to convey his true feelings. The character does not know how to express his feelings. He represents all those people who do not have the courage to say what they think. A lot ofpeople in India will be able to relate to him.

Tell us about the character Jaqueline Fernandez has essayed opposite you?