Is the film a copy of Hollywood film Bruce Almighty?
No.
But that is what the promos convey.
I don't think so. It could be that Amitji plays God, and is dressed in white [like Morgan Freeman, who plays God in Bruce Almighty]. That may be a similarity. Otherwise, this film has nothing to do with Bruce Almighty. When it releases this Friday, people will find out for themselves.
What then is the inspiration for the film?
It has been inspired from a folk tale.
Why did you finalise on Priyanka?
Priyanka is a wonderful actress. I liked her right from the time she became Miss World [in 2000]. When I wrote Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, I got an opportunity to know her better. I liked her command over Hindi. It is very important for an actress to have the command over the language in which she is acting. When I was casting for God Tussi Great Ho, she was my first choice.
Priyanka plays a journalist in the film. She comes from an affluent family. Salman, on the hand, is a mediocre man, who hasn't achieved much in life. That's why he hesitates to propose to her. Sohail plays a pivotal role in the film. He loves Priyanka as well, and makes things more difficult for Salman.
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