Not just hard work but luck also matters: Ram Kapoor

Not just hard work but luck also matters: Ram Kapoor

Mumbai

: Popular TV actor Ram Kapoor says he does not just want to become a star but a 'star character actor' and be recognised on the lines of Pankaj Kapur, Amrish Puri and Boman Irani.

"I wish to reach the level of my idols like actor Sanjeev Kumar. I am talking about character actors. My ambition is not to become star but a 'star character actor', who get respect like Pankaj Kapur, Amrish Puri, Naseeruddin Shah and Boman Irani. I look upto them," Kapoor told PTI here.

Kapoor, 40, who has acted in shows like 'Heena', 'Ghar Ek Mandir' and others, gained popularity with his portrayal as Jai Walia in TV show 'Kasamh Se' and also appreciated for his performance as Ram Kapoor in ongoing serial 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'.

He has also starred in films like 'Monsoon Wedding', 'Karthik Calling Karthik', 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu', 'Udaan' and 'Student Of The Year', but struck gold with his role in Yash Raj's 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti'.

Kapoor is happy with whatever success he has achieved both on small and big screen and feels lucky to have made a place in the industry.

"I wish to achieve the level of respect and love they (actors Sanjeev Kumar, Pankaj Kapoor) earned, may be in next five or ten years. If I can end my career with lot of respect as a character actor, I will be very satisfied and happy," he said.

The actor attributed his success to bit of luck factor as well. "I think no matter how much talented you are, you work hard but luck also matters. I know how lucky I have been. I am lucky that I am a household name," he said.

"It's been 15 years that I am in the industry and I know actors who are talented but are (still) struggling," he added.

Thanks for the article.. I 100% agree with Ram... not just talent not just hardwork luck also should be in your favour.. not only in this industry but in any field.. I know the persons who have MBA or any high class degree but has to be satisfied with a meagre job whereas only a highschool pass people are working for MNCs and enjoying all perks, which you cant even imagine.

Originally posted by: sparkling_gems

Thanks for the article.. I 100% agree with Ram... not just talent not just hardwork luck also should be in your favour.. not only in this industry but in any field.. I know the persons who have MBA or any high class degree but has to be satisfied with a meagre job whereas only a highschool pass people are working for MNCs and enjoying all perks, which you cant even imagine.

Tfs Mani..So true the actors he mentioned receive accolades from all groups..Ram will also join the list soon. Good luck Ram.

Originally posted by: iLuvRamKapoor

absolutely luck also matters i have seen many ppl who are multi talented but jobless

Originally posted by: armanz

LOL I know there will be people who also chose to remain jobless forever even if they can achieve atleast something in life..Ram is lucky and talented and hardworking too.

Yup he is hardworking mostly he worked in all sort of jobs abroad n for the first line who are they lol

TFS... lovely IV by Ram...