Kunal Kapoor talks about 'Kabir Singh,' 'Animal' becoming hits
What's the story
Kunal Kapoor, recognized for his role in Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti, recently shared his thoughts on the shifting depiction of heroes in Indian cinema.
In an interview with ETimes, Kapoor talked about the success of films like Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh and Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, which were box-office hits despite criticism for glorifying misogynistic and violent characters.
He stated, "Today, the audience accepts all kinds of heroes...The more we stretch that mold, the better it is for everybody."
Reflections
Kapoor reflected on early career stereotypes
Kapoor reminisced about the early days of his acting career when films were typically crafted with specific hero types in mind.
He candidly admitted that he didn't fit into these stereotypes and wasn't particularly fond of such films.
The actor also disclosed that he was often offered roles as either a poet or a terrorist, expressing dissatisfaction with the narrow scope of these characters and yearning for more diverse opportunities to demonstrate his acting prowess.
Expansion
Kapoor diversified into writing and production
Frustrated by the lack of fulfilling acting roles, Kapoor ventured into other areas within the film industry, specifically writing and production.
He decided to initiate projects that aligned with his creative aspirations when he realized he wasn't receiving the type of roles he desired.
Currently, Kapoor is developing six scripts with various writers and is involved in four acting projects.
He expressed confidence that this phase might be the most fulfilling part of his career.