Amisha Patel joins Rani, Saif

Yash Raj Films and Kunal Kohli are finally out with the name of their forthcoming film starring Rani Mukherjee and Saif Ali Khan. The film is now titled Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. "We just got the title 3 or 4 days back. Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic came by as I was looking for a title that was more relevant in today's times, something that even a lay man can relate to. The name has to go the beyond the film and should be able to express more. And when we speak of Magic, it's not 'jadugar' magic. It basically, talks about the little magic we need in our lives. Say sometimes you are upset, sad, or down and that little ray of magic works things out. We all need magic in our lives and that's what the film does. It's like a silver lining, it's like the magic of life", explains Kunal Kohli.

The buzz of Amisha Patel being in Kunal's film already gave rise to various rumours of her doing an item number and so on. Clearing all rumours, Kunal states, "It is not an item number. I hate the term 'item number' in the first place. Yes, she is doing my film but it's not what you think. Amisha Patel is doing a guest appearance in the film and it's a character role, which would also have a song. The song is not an item number but a beautiful and poetic song. She would have scenes as well; I do not believe in the concept of item numbers and do not like it being associated to my song. I asked Amisha Patel to do the role because the kind of character I had built, I thought she would be able to do justice to the role. I approached her, explained the role, and told her there was a song as well. What is more important is her role and not the song. When she heard the role, she was excited and agreed to do the role immediately. She basically loved her part in the film."

So what is Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic is all about? "The film is very different from all my previous films. I do not have the same style of directing in any of my films. It's a combination of fantasy and reality. All my films have been different, but none had fantasy as an element in it. The genre of this film is slightly different. Fantasy is interwoven with reality like in Mr. India, Krrish and Koi Mil Gaya. These films have kids but are not directed only towards kids, it could be watched by audiences of all ages. Kids now- a-days are very intelligent and you cannot talk down to them. They have to be treated with respect. My film is an entertaining Hindi film, which is for kids as well as the masses", says Kunal.

The film"s shooting is complete and it is now into post production. Shankar Ehsaan Loy have given the music for Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic and the lyrics are by Prasoon Joshi. "The music is releasing on May 22nd or 23rd. It's a complete mix of emotional and upbeat music. The music of my films have always been strong and interesting and SEL have done a fabulous job on this. As for Prasoon, he is extremely talented", says Kohli.