Anil Kapoor completes 35 years in Hindi film industry
Anil Kapoor, who completes 35 years in Hindi film industry, says the key to his longevity is the disciplined routine he has followed throughout his career and the determination to evolve with each passing day. Anil, who started his journey with movies in the south film industry, says being an "obedient student of cinema" has helped him in staying relevant even after three decades.
I am a good listener and observe everything: Anil Kapoor
"I think it is a combination of choices that has worked for me like luck, directors, and family. At the right time, right scripts and directors came to me and I made right choices and then my family," said Anil Kapoor. "I am a good listener. I listen and observe everything. I am an obedient actor and an obedient student of cinema," he added.
Kapoor's first acting job was at the age of 14
The 61-year-old actor says he joined films because he was passionate about his craft and it was never his dream to be number one or make a lot of money. Kapoor's first acting job was at the age of 14 when he played the role of young Shashi Kapoor in "Tu Payal Mein Geet". "I want to make people smile and cry," he said.
Anil made his acting debut with Telugu film 'Vamsa Vruksham'
After making his acting debut in a lead role with Telugu film "Vamsa Vruksham", Kapoor starred in few more south films, including Mani Ratnam's "Pallavi Anu Pallavi". His Bollywood journey as a lead started in 1983 with "Woh Saat Din"; he became one of the most bankable '90s stars with "Mashaal", "Yudh", "Meri Jung", "Karma", "Chameli Ki Shaadi", "Mr India", "Ram Lakhan" and "Laadla".
Anil Kapoor was recently seen in Salman Khan's 'Race 3'
Kapoor, who was recently seen in Salman Khan's "Race 3", says in the future, he wants to "learn more languages, improve his dialogue delivery and work with new directors".
