old star Anu KapoorKnown for his roles in Main Azaad Hoon, Mandi and Jolly LLB 2, he is very picky when it comes to the projects he wishes to choose. In one of his recent interviews, the star candidly revealed details about his life as an actor, and how his stardom and demands have never influenced the types of films he chooses or refuses to star in.
Anu Kapoor talks about saying yes to only the movies he wants to star in
Annu Kapoor, who recently completed 44 years in the entertainment industry, is now gearing up for the release of his next project ‘Uttar Da Puttar’, which is set to release on July 24.In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, the artist shared some insights into his life as an actor and opened up about his mindset when it comes to saying yes or no to a project. “For me, the power of the story and the strength of my character are the most important. I don’t mind making a lot less than usual if both make sense. Character actors survive because of great scripts and memorable roles,” he further shared.The actor also said that the cast or people associated with the film never influenced his decision. “I never choose a film based on the cast. It makes no difference to me whether the lead actor is a superstar or a newcomer. I only look at the quality of the work. I just do my job honestly. My greatest strength is my skills, talent and potential. My effort is always to get completely into the character. That’s all an actor can do,” he explains.
Annu Kapoor talks about his role in ‘Uttar Da Puttar’
The actor also gave some insights into his character in his upcoming project ‘Uttar Da Puttar’. He shared: “The film is about a man, his situation and the people he meets. My character is a respected physics professor who is also extremely superstitious. His faith creates some complications in his personal life, and the story follows how he deals with these conflicts.“He also stated that while his character is heavily influenced by personal beliefs and superstitions, he does not believe in these in real life. He further said that while he taught himself everything, there were “extraordinary coincidences” but they could not be considered “absolute truths.”
About “Uttar Da Puttar”
Starring Annu Kapoor as Sai Ram Tuteja, Rukhsar Rehman, Brijendra Kala, Pavan Malhotra and Jeeveshu Ahluwalia, the comedy film will hit theaters on July 24. The film tells the story of an eccentric physics teacher who suddenly becomes obsessed with Sanskrit and tries to rely on it religiously to change his luck.