TLI Staff
New Delhi: Arjun Kapoor who has been getting accolades for his portrayal of Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao in Ashutosh Gowariker’s recently-released film Panipat finds uncle Anil Kapoor’s energy and aura inspiring.
On the chat show Not Just Supper Stars on Zee Cafe, Arjun Kapoor revealed how uncle Anil Kapoor is always raring to go, right after waking up in the morning. When asked about his source of inspiration in the industry, the Panipat actor named Anil Kapoor.
“For me, it is undeniably Anil Kapoor. Even at his age, he is there projecting that aura and energy. That is what stardom eventually is. It is literally like he wakes up at 7 in the morning with ‘Dhina Dhin Dha’ playing in his head. I wake up wondering what I have to do today and why am I doing this or how I’m working so hard. And on the other side you have someone like Anil Kapoor who is charged and raring to go as soon as he’s up,” said Arjun Kapoor.
Arjun Kapoor also talked about his recent movie Panipat on the show.
“In the film, I portray the role of a warrior, and for a period film, you need a certain physicality. Especially when you are playing a warrior opposite somebody like Sanjay Dutt, you need a certain dynamic and visual appeal. It is important to convince the audience that this person can take on other men,” he said.
He goes on to reveal the bond he shared with Sanjay Dutt on set. He says, “For Sanjay Sir, I am a child, he was still playing with my face, in spite of the way I was built in the film.”
On being asked what he loves doing when not shooting, Arjun reveals, “I have re-found my love for being in the gym, for not only wanting to be fitter, but also having a more positive and relaxed outlook. I guess currently I am in that phase where I am enjoying everything.”
Arjun Kapoor also talked about the days when he was an overweight child and added that he never dreamt about becoming an actor.
“I was never chasing this dream of becoming an actor. Honestly, I know it sounds bizarre, but I never had this ambition. And when you don’t have that, internally you are happy with the way you are. Of course, my health suffered a little bit and when you’re a teenager you want to look good. So, I identified the issue only in terms of health. In fact, my teenage years started with Ishaqzaade,” he said.
On being asked about his favourite childhood memory is, Arjun has this to say: “Chole Bhature, Suji Ka Halwa and Gajar Ka Halwa. Now, my favourite is ‘Laal Maas’, made by my grand-mom.”