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In conversation with Arjun Kapoor on his debut and mentor Salman Khan
What gets bigger than a Khan or a Kapoor? A Kapoor mentored by a Khan. Boney Kapoor's son Arjun is set to make his debut with Ishaqzaade. Here's the the actor in conversation with Madhureeta Mukherjee
Your first ever interview on India's No.1 Bollywood channel... I'm glad to be here. I'm a regular viewer of the channel. People watch news channels to get news; filmi people watch zoOm to get the latest on B-town. It's great fun to catch up on stars' lives and there's gossip, entertainment and the works.
This 'star-status' is new, are you prepared to take on the rumours, controversies et al... Star is a big word; I think I'll have to work a lot to earn that status. But growing up in the industry, I've seen my family go through this process.
Was it all too easy for you? It wasn't like that at all! I auditioned, I worked on my role and I convinced people that I was the right fit.
But acting wasn't part of your plan, right? I never saw myself as an actor. I was fat, but even then, I was happy-go-lucky. Until one day, when Salman bhai took me aside and said now is the time to be an actor. I just looked down at myself (read: belly) and thought, "Are you serious?" It was his faith that got me here. I practically lived with him while he trained and groomed me.
Is he your Godfather then? I don't know if Godfather is the right term, but I'm here only because of the motivation of one person - Salman bhai!
Sonam, Priyanka, Katrina and Bipasha - all the lovely ladies are rooting for you... Every man craves for female attention, so I won't deny that I am excited. I hope to work with them someday.
Less than a month to go, are you feeling the heat? One poster changed everything. I was blissfully unaware of expectations, shooting in a small town, doing my thing. But the teaser poster, promo and the appreciation that followed have made me anxious. Now, I am on the edge.
So, this a dream debut? Yes, it's the perfect launch. I had a word with my father and uncle (Anil Kapoor), and we thought it was better starting out on my own merit than launching with my home-production.
What gets bigger than a Khan or a Kapoor? A Kapoor mentored by a Khan. Boney Kapoor's son Arjun is set to make his debut with Ishaqzaade. Here's the the actor in conversation with Madhureeta Mukherjee
Your first ever interview on India's No.1 Bollywood channel... I'm glad to be here. I'm a regular viewer of the channel. People watch news channels to get news; filmi people watch zoOm to get the latest on B-town. It's great fun to catch up on stars' lives and there's gossip, entertainment and the works.
This 'star-status' is new, are you prepared to take on the rumours, controversies et al... Star is a big word; I think I'll have to work a lot to earn that status. But growing up in the industry, I've seen my family go through this process.
Was it all too easy for you? It wasn't like that at all! I auditioned, I worked on my role and I convinced people that I was the right fit.
But acting wasn't part of your plan, right? I never saw myself as an actor. I was fat, but even then, I was happy-go-lucky. Until one day, when Salman bhai took me aside and said now is the time to be an actor. I just looked down at myself (read: belly) and thought, "Are you serious?" It was his faith that got me here. I practically lived with him while he trained and groomed me.
Is he your Godfather then? I don't know if Godfather is the right term, but I'm here only because of the motivation of one person - Salman bhai!
Sonam, Priyanka, Katrina and Bipasha - all the lovely ladies are rooting for you... Every man craves for female attention, so I won't deny that I am excited. I hope to work with them someday.
Less than a month to go, are you feeling the heat? One poster changed everything. I was blissfully unaware of expectations, shooting in a small town, doing my thing. But the teaser poster, promo and the appreciation that followed have made me anxious. Now, I am on the edge.
So, this a dream debut? Yes, it's the perfect launch. I had a word with my father and uncle (Anil Kapoor), and we thought it was better starting out on my own merit than launching with my home-production.
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