Filmmaker Nikhil Advani, who is geared up for the release of his 3D animation project Delhi Safari this September, says the film is dedicated to his six-year-old daughter, Keya.

"I feel I have made this film for my daughter who could see it with her friends. It would be really expensive if I make a film especially for my daughter, but the motive behind this was that it's a very proud moment when she enjoys such films with her friends discussing about characters and all," he said.

Advani believes that apart from children, animation genre has adult patrons too. "I don't believe animated films are only for children. I made this film for a lot of people who enjoy such films," he said.

In the past, he has come up with films such as Kal Ho Naa Ho, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, Chandni Chowk to China and Patiala House, but none could replicate the success of his first directorial venture KHNH. With Delhi Safari, Nikhil Advani has tried his hands for the first time with animation and says it's a time consuming and expensive too.

"Couple of months post Salaam-e-Ishq (2007), I started working on this project. It took five long years to complete the project. The film is originally in Hindi and also dubbed in English. It's a very time consuming process," the 41-year-old said.

Delhi Safari will be competing with Karan Johar's Student of the Year which is scheduled for October 19 release! Hope Nikhil successfully makes it up with this!


Source: NDTV