If there’s one thumb rule that actor Arjun Rampal follows while choosing his film, it’s signing on the dotted line only if the role offered is interesting.
“I have let go of films in the past that have gone on to become hits, but I have no regrets as they were roles that just did not interest me enough. So I don’t care about the genre, but no compromises when it comes to this criteria,” says Arjun, who over the past few years has come to be associated with quality films like Raajneeti and now Chakravyuh.
“There is no saying how the film will turn out in the end, so much depends on marketing and other such factors. But what’s in my hand is my acting and I give it my best. An interesting role makes working interesting,” he explains.
The actor, who recently turned 40, had a working birthday, but he made up for the celebrations with a huge bash in Morocco. “I’ve had a fulfilling year and a fulfilling decade as an actor too. So it was more than just another birthday for me,” he adds. “Now I am waiting to see what lies ahead.”
Point out that on the anvil are three films including Sudhir Mishra’s Inkaar and Arjun admits that he’s excited about all his films. “They are all very different not only from each other, but also from what I have done earlier too. As for Inkaar, it was nice to work with Sudhir as he comes with a different set of sensibilities,” shares Arjun.
Ask him if men have it easy in this industry and he says that a few components make it easier for sure. “Men, unlike women, don’t often have to multi-task to a very great extent. So, yes, the liabilities are fewer which gives them a freer hand in comparison I feel. But when it comes to roles, I think it’s a fair industry. Talent gets noticed that’s the bottomline. Gender, genre, language and all just don’t matter. If you are a good performer that’s what matters,” he elaborates.
“Right now it’s a good time for the industry, be it the heroes or heroines or filmmakers. There’s room for all kinds of cinema, so there are more chances of coming across stories whose sensibilities match with yours and personally it is this kind of realistic cinema that I dig more than over-the-top masala,” says the actor.
