'My mom dropped me on my head when I was 2 years old. It's her fault'

In a no-holds-barred exclusive interview with mid-day, 'Sarkar 3' director Ram Gopal Varma jokingly 'blames' his mother for his controversial tweets! Wondering why? Watch this video to find out

Ram Gopal Varma

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma was at his candid best as he spoke with Radio City's RJ Sucharita about his upcoming film 'Sarkar 3', working with Yami Gautam and Amitabh Bachchan, box office numbers and the controversy surrounding the movie's release.

While in conversation with RGV and Yami Gautam, the duo spilled the beans on Yami's terrific image transformation from 'cute' and 'bubbly' girl to an intense woman set on a mission to avenge her father's death in 'Sarkar 3'.

Yami Gautam

So how did Ram Gopal Varma convince Yami Gautam to take up a role drastically different than any of her earlier films?

Yami Gautam said, "He (Ram Gopal Varma) just told me one line: 'Let's just bid goodbye to the 'fair and lovely' thing that you have'."

Ram Gopal Varma added, "One wouldn't expect to see Yami like that... You will be shocked to see the new avatar of Yami (in 'Sarkar 3')"

'Sarkar 3' poster

RGV also spoke about working with Amitabh Bachchan, his working style and relationship with other actors on the set.

While urging fans to go and watch 'Sarkar 3', Ram Gopal Varma said in jest, "If you didn't like the movie, too bad, I already have your money."

That's not all. RGV, in a no-holds-barred interview, also answered a question on his controversial tweets. On being asked if he has ever been told to not rant on Twitter and why he doesn't listen to anyone, Ram Gopal Varma joked and said, "I don't listen to anyone. Ever since my mom dropped me on my head when I was 2 years old. It's my mom's fault, not mine."

Ram Gopal Varma recently drew the ire of Twitterati with his tweets on Tiger Shroff and Sunny Leone.

Ram Gopal Varma landed in trouble after a female activist filed police complaint against him for his controversial tweet on Women's Day. On the eve of International Women's Day, Ram Gopal Varma created a storm of sorts on Twitter with his tweet, "I wish all the women in the world give men as much happiness as Sunny Leone gives (sic)."

As far as the Tiger Shroff controversy goes, RGV had reacted to a magazine cover featuring the 'Baaghi' actor, mocking Tiger for posing like actress Urmila Matondkar. The filmmaker, who had also called Tiger the 'greatest woman' he has ever seen and a 'transgender', later apologised for his remarks.

Ram Gopal Varma has cast Tiger's father Jackie Shroff in 'Sarkar 3'.

Catch our conversation with RGV and Yami Gautam below!

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We also interviewed Jaggu Dada and Amit Sadh at RGV's office in Mumbai. Did you know Amitabh Bachchan had recommended Amit's name to Ram Gopal Varma for 'Sarkar 3'? Watch Amit Sadh talk about it, explain why he wouldn't call Jackie Shroff a 'celebrity' and much more in the video below!

Jackie Shroff and Amit Sadh

Watch our conversation with Jackie Shroff and Amit Sadh!

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'Sarkar 3' apparently got into a legal trouble after Narendra Hirawat & Co filed a case against the makers of the film. The makers have denied the claims.

'Sarkar 3' is the third part of the 'Sarkar' franchise and is scheduled to release on May 12.

The first instalment of the franchise was titled 'Sarkar', which released on July 1, 2005. It was followed by the release of 'Sarkar Raj' on June 6, 2008.

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