Arjun Kapoor on Perseverance, Patience, and His Latest Success with Singham Again

 

In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, Arjun Kapoor reflects on the power of perseverance and patience in the face of success and criticism. Following the success of Rohit Shetty's Singham Again, where he plays the antagonist Danger Lanka, Arjun shares his thoughts on his journey and the shift in public opinion about him.

Arjun admits that he hasn't fully celebrated his success, saying, "I haven't gotten the time... the success hasn't fully sunk in yet." He attributes this to the chaos surrounding the film's release.

Regarding the dramatic change in public opinion about him on social media, Arjun believes that it's easier to criticize than to take criticism and stay standing. He emphasizes the importance of staying strong and responding to negativity through one's work.

Arjun also acknowledges the emotional safety net and support system that has stayed with him through the ups and downs of his career. He credits his family and friends, mostly from the industry, for their unwavering support.

With his newfound success, Arjun Kapoor is grateful for the opportunity to showcase his range as an actor. His performance in Singham Again is a testament to his versatility, and he looks forward to continuing to challenge himself in his future projects.

Rajesh Tailang on His Musical Heritage and Role in Bandish Bandits Season 2

The highly anticipated second season of India's beloved musical drama, Bandish Bandits, is set to premiere on Prime Video. Celebrated actor Rajesh Tailang, who reprises his role as Rajendra, Radhe's father, shares his personal connection to music and its influence on his performance.

Rajesh revealed that he hails from the prestigious Bikaner Gharana, a lineage steeped in rich musical traditions. This heritage helped him infuse his real-life musical background into his nuanced portrayal of Rajendra.

"Music runs in my blood," Rajesh shared. "While my character represents the Jodhpur Gharana, I come from the Bikaner Gharana in real life." He drew inspiration from his father's life for his portrayal in the first season, which became the foundation of his character.

With the trailer launch of Bandish Bandits Season 2 just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Radhe and Tamanna's love story.

Jimmy Shergill on Breaking his Chocolate Boy Image and Embracing New Roles

Jimmy Shergill, who is gearing up for the release of his suspense thriller film Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, recently opened up about breaking his chocolate boy image. He deliberately sought out offbeat roles in diverse films to break away from the image.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Jimmy shared, "I felt that if I continued to do the same type of roles, I would be out of work in 3-4 years." He added, "That's when I started taking on films like Haasil, Munnabhai MBBS, A Wednesday, and Tanu Weds Manu. I tried to make my look more real, without makeup, and bring more hardness to my face."

Jimmy also spoke about the challenges of taking on new roles and the importance of supporting new directors. "I've always tried to support new people," he said. "If the script is interesting and it's a bound work, I try to give newer directors a chance."

In Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, Jimmy plays the role of Inspector Jasvinder Singh, a cop obsessed with solving a crime he couldn't crack years ago. He shared that his reel-life character is quite different from his real-life personality. "I have learnt in life to let go," he said. "But when things are positive, when things are good and you feel you can be obsessed with them, I do that."

Jimmy was last seen in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, which premiered on Netflix in August 2024.