In a candid interview, seasoned actor Ninad Kamat opened up about his directorial drama ‘Candy and the Pizza Girl’, drawing an intriguing comparison to the legendary ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’. He described his project as a contemporary evolution of the dark comedy style that made the 1983 classic unforgettable.
‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro holds a special place in my heart,’ Kamat confessed. Its genius lies in seamlessly weaving serious themes into absurdly funny scenarios, he explained. ‘You’re mourning a death on screen, yet can’t stop laughing— that’s the magic.’ This unique fusion, according to him, sets it apart as a benchmark for Indian cinema.
Kamat showered praise on the film’s team, from Satish Shah’s memorable role to the sharp script and tight editing. ‘Rarely do we see movies that tickle your funny bone and stir your conscience simultaneously,’ he reflected, lamenting how few such works emerge today.
For ‘Candy and the Pizza Girl’, Kamat stressed it’s not a copycat but a fresh take on dark comedy. ‘We’re advancing that genre with a new lens,’ he said, speaking both as an artist and viewer. Director Akhil Kapoor earns special mention for his committed execution of an original idea.
Produced by Full Moon Studios and already streaming on Prime Video since April 10, the film invites viewers into a world of witty satire and subtle profundity. Kamat hopes it resonates, sparking the same discussions ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ did. In an industry craving innovation, this release could redefine dark humor for modern audiences.
