The promos of Finding Fanny are out and we can see Arjun Kapoor is shifting gears from popular masala to something niche. In fact it happened early this year when he shed his intense gangster image for a studious boy in love for 2 States. In Delhi to promote Asus smart phones, the son of producer Boney Kapoor talks about his upcoming release and his directorial aspirations.
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Your selection of roles has been quite interesting. What kind of roles do you plan to do in future?
I’ve been very lucky. I’ve not planned things, and yet it’s happened. I never set out thinking I am looking to do a romantic film. I’ve just gone with the flow and I would like to believe that I can continue being that way. Obviously, I don’t ever want to get typecast; I want to dabble with all kinds of films. I think that’s where even a
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FromIshaqzaadeto now, how has your journey been?
The journey has been fantastic. It’s actually been overwhelming. In moments like this, when you come back to a city that you don’t live in and you get love and appreciation you realise that there has been a remarkable growth in the way people view you. During Ishaqzaade the way people perceived me was different. It makes you realise that this medium is amazing and being an actor is a beautiful experience. I am fortunate to be accepted by the Indian audiences.
You had previously said you wanted to be a director. Is that dream still alive?
Of course! I am very clear in my head that I want to direct. But, now is not the time. I am just starting out as an actor. If I have a good foundation here, then the acceptance as an actor will allow me to make the kind of films that I want to make. At the end of the day I am a passionate producer’s son, I don’t think very small in terms of films. The first two scripts I had written were big canvas scripts. At that point I don’t think anybody would’ve backed me. But today, because I am an actor, and if I do well here, I will eventually get that backing and star cast to make the movie that I want to make. Also, I think I will be a better director if I experience a bit more of life. Facing the camera makes you understand what’s on a director’s mind. This is like a nice grooming school while I get ready to direct, some time in the future. I just don’t know when.
So as a director, what sort of films would you make?
I don’t know as of yet. What I wrote when I was 17 or 18 doesn’t hold up anymore. What I do know is that I want to make entertaining films; I am not going to be a subtle filmmaker. I would like to present films which are larger than life, yet relatable to each and every audience in the country.