Hrithik texted me, saying, 'What you're doing isn't stereotypical; it'll pay off': Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor

Bollywood actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor in an exclusive interview revealed how he got appreciated by various actors for his web series ‘Ray’. He also told how his ideal, Hrithik Roshan texted him and advised him.

Published: Monday,Oct 04, 2021 11:23 AM GMT-06:00

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Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor's slow but steady approach to his career appears to be gaining him a lot of support, both inside and outside of the film industry.

The 30-year-old, who was last seen in the web anthology Ray, says the response has been "overwhelming."

He explained,

I always knew that Spotlight was a very offbeat film compared to what I’ve done so far in my short stint. It was the most absurdist, progressive of the lot. I loved it, but was unsure how people would respond. I expected it to be polarising, but didn’t expect it to be liked so much.
- Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor

In a conversation with HT, Kapoor revealed that he is a huge fan of actor Hrithik Roshan and how one day he got a text from Hrithik himself, which he told,

I was up early morning — shooting for my upcoming film — in my vanity van, when Hrithik messaged, ‘Hey Harsh, is this your number?’ Then he added, ‘I watched Spotlight and thought the film was terrific. Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s the right way. It’s not stereotypical, which audiences are used to, which is why it’ll pay off in the long term’. That’s something I’ve always believed in as well.
- Hrithik Roshan

Kapoor lavishes praise on Roshan, describing him as a legend, icon, and megastar. “For him to actually take the time, get my number, and text me, that was incredible,” he exclaims. Nandita Das, Ram Madhvani, Sujoy Ghosh, and Anurag Kashyap were among those who reached out. It's been incredible, and I'm grateful.”

The actor claims that his project selection is influenced by the type of person he is. He claims to pay close attention to the "voice inside" him.

He also adds,

We're artists , our confidence does fluctuate, we can feel on top of the world and that we can conquer everything. Then there are days you feel the opposite of that. Within those ups and downs is the unwavering belief in myself, and the path I’ve chosen. I enjoy that challenge.
- Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor