Mumbai July 17 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor will soon be seen sharing screen space for the first time with his uncle Anil Kapoor. He says it s always been a dream for him to work with the veteran actor-producer but he didn t want it to be due to their personal relationship.
"Since I have grown up watching him... as an actor working with Anil chachu was my dream. But I was sure of not working with Anil Kapoor (the actor) until worthy of the chance " Arjun told IANS here.
"Therefore after my debut in Bollywood I did not go to him to share my wish (of working with him) or ask around people Why don t they cast me with chachu? I never wanted to work with him just because of our personal relationship."
"So when chachu came to me saying that he read the script and he believed that I am fit for the role and that I should read the script... that was the biggest compliment for me. He considered me worthy as an actor for the role " added Arjun who plays double role in "Mubarakan".
The film s story revolves around a big fat Punjabi wedding of two brothers Charan and Karan and their relationship with their uncle Kartar -- an NRI.
"Once you are away from your native place you feel more attracted to your cultural roots and tradition " said the young actor.
Giving an insight into his two characters Arjun said: "What I liked about Charan is though he looks like a typical Punjabi gabru with a pagdi he is very soft at heart... he is very emotional and gets bullied by Karan... his brother who is brought up in London and is over-smart!"
"Both have totally different personalities and I found that very interesting."
The actor believes he has become a better actor "technically" as that played an important role in the whole process.
"Since I had to act every scene twice... once with all the actors and lived every scene from two perspectives... as I am playing two characters it was a great learning curve."
"I think after this film I would like to believe that I have become a better actor technically. I also feel my comic timing has improved. But yes rest... the audience has to decide after the film s release " said Arjun.
"Mubarakan" also featuring Athiya Shetty and Ileana D Cruz is slated for release on July 28.
--IANS
aru/nn/vt
