35-years in industry and Anil Kapoor still can't handle stardom
In a recent interview, Anil Kapoor said he never chased stardom in his 35-year-long journey in cinema and rather saw it as the by-product of being a versatile performer. The 61-year-old actor, whose first lead role was in 1983 film 'Woh Saat Din', says he never succumbed to the idea of a conventional "hero" as his aim was to be recognized as a performer.
I just went for the characters: Kapoor
"I just wanted to be an actor. I was lucky that those (hero) characters came to me and the films became successful. I just went for the characters, directors, and stories. And I became a star," Kapoor said.
Kapoor says he is low maintenance
The actor quipped even after giving back-to-back hits in the '90s, he never had any airs around. "I don't shy away from doing odd jobs on the sets. I am low maintenance. I can adapt to any kind of situation because I have always had that inherent confidence. I believe that's what has kept me relevant and from that comes confidence," Kapoor said.
Make sure to reach out to people for work: Kapoor
"My family, my wife, everyone keep saying 'Why are you doing such things? You're a star' I keep forgetting it. But that's how I am. I can't pretend. I can't be an illusion. I make sure to reach out to people for work," Kapoor said.
Kapoor believes new talent brings fresh perspective to life, career
The veteran actor, who is known for sharing a strong-bond with young stars like Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Rajkummar Rao among others, said interacting with new-talent gives him a fresh perspective about his life and career. "World belongs to the younger generation. So, it is important for us to listen to them. Every generation comes out with something new and fresh," Kapoor said.
Kapoor was earlier skeptical of working in 'Fanney Khan'
Kapoor is looking forward to the release of 'Fanney Khan', in which he plays a father who wishes to fulfill his daughter's dream of becoming a star-performer as she battles fat shaming. The film is directed by Atul Manjrekar. Kapoor said he wasn't sure about working with Atul as he came from an advertising background, but couldn't say no after he narrated the script.
Kapoor to once again share screen with Madhuri
'Fanney Khan' also features debutante Pihu Sand, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, and Divya Dutta. The film has been produced by T-Series, Anil Kapoor Films & Communications Network, and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures. It will be released on August 3. Next on Kapoor's plate is 'Total Dhamaal' with Madhuri Dixit and 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga' with daughter Sonam.
