He’s been in the industry for three decades but tell him he doesn’t look his age (58) and Anil Kapoor credits it to his positivity towards life and to the fact that he’s not “delusional” about his age and status. Though flattered by compliments that he is getting younger by the years, he reminded generous mediapersons that he’s a father of three youngsters — Sonam, Rhea and Harshvardhan — all above 20 years of age.
“I am not delusional. I know where I stand,” he said, adding that this is why he does a film like Dil Dhadakne Do where he gets to play his age and a father, as well as a movie like Welcome Back , where age is not so much of a consideration.
“Sometimes people live under the pretence that they are huge stars (and they think to themselves) ‘I’m a great actor, a very good-looking actor and very young too.’ In my case, I know exactly where I stand. Everyday I think that I am very blessed and lucky to be here at this stage. I am a happy person. I try to put positivity in whatever I do, in some or the other way.”
The actor believes that, more than gym routines, its important to lead a healthy lifestyle for a fitter frame. For now, he’s looking forward to entertaining the audience with Welcome Back , in which he reprises his role as Majnu Bhai from the 2007 entertainer “Welcome”. He says that, while it’s “not a great film”, it definitely is a “happy and entertaining” one.
The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, has an ensemble of actors like John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar and Dimple Kapadia. Welcome Back releases on Friday, September 4.
