Abhay Deol ‘plays safe’ with first home production

Abhay Deol may have refused to fit into Bollywood stereotypes as an actor but he wants to "play safe" when it comes to his first home-production 'Basra'.

"Romance, comedy and action are safe genres. People in general tend to go for them. The idea is to survive in the market and entertain. As long as you keep the integrity intact, the difference lies the way you do it," said Abhay on the sidelines of 11th Osian's film festival.

The actor, who carved a niche for himself The actor, who carved a niche for himself with off-beat hits like 'Dev D' and 'Oye Lucky Oye', also insists that he has always been commercial in his choice of films and would continue to do so as he turns producer.

"I have always been commercial. In all the films I have done so far, the idea has been to translate into commercial success."

"So when I say that I am going commercial with 'Basra' it doesn't mean that I am a turning over new leaf or going the Bollywood way. I am not going to make something like Om Shanti Om 2," he added. Apart from producing the action-thriller, the 33-year-old actor will be seen playing the lead with Chitrangada Singh in 'Basra', which is being directed by Navdeep Singh of 'Manorama Six Feet Under' fame.

The actor, who has earned the tag of 'Different Deol' by staying away from usual Bollywood fare, does not want his films to be labelled as niche as they will only attract a select audience.

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