'My loss': Why Anil Kapoor turned down 'Dhurandhar 2' cameo
What's the story
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed that he had to turn down a cameo in the upcoming action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, will release on March 19 and has already created buzz among audiences. In an interview with India Today, Kapoor shared that Dhar had approached him for a small role, but he had to decline due to prior commitments.
Professionalism
Kapoor explained his decision
Kapoor stressed the importance of keeping professional commitments, even if it means missing out on exciting opportunities. He said, "Yes, Aditya came to me for Dhurandhar 2. He wanted me to do a small cameo in the film." "But the reason I am what I am today is because of my professionalism and my commitment. That's very important, only talent cannot make you what you are."
Kapoor's decision
Kapoor hopes to work with Dhar in the future
Kapoor further explained that he had already committed those dates to another filmmaker. He said, "I told Aditya, 'I would have loved to do this cameo, but I'm already committed.' It's my loss, but it's okay." The actor added that he hopes to work with Dhar in the future. "So yes, he did offer me the role, and hopefully we will work together in the future," Kapoor said.
Film details
More about 'Dhurandhar 2'
The upcoming film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is a sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar. The first film was released in December last year and starred Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan, among others. Set against the backdrop of geopolitical and terror events like the Kandahar plane hijack and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, it reportedly earned over ₹1,300 crore globally.
Recent work
Meanwhile, know more about Kapoor's recent projects
Kapoor was recently seen in the film Subedaar, directed by Suresh Triveni. The film, which also stars Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Radhikka Madan, Aditya Rawal and Faisal Malik in pivotal roles, was released on Amazon Prime Video on March 5. It follows Arjun Singh (Kapoor), who struggles with civilian life while also dealing with a strained relationship with his daughter.