24…. was first of it’s kind and it gave many actors and technicians doing very good these days :
Said Anil Kapoor
By
RUBY ZAIDI
One of the finest actors of the Indian Film Industry Anil Kapoor has enjoyed Superstardom at it’s peak. He was considered as the next Superstar after Amitabh Bachchan. Anil Kapoor has acted in some of the iconic films of the Indian Film Industry.
Anil Kapoor, known for his various incredible performances in super hit films is one of the most celebrated actors, from comedy to tragedy, from action to romance…. he has done all kinds of genres an actor could dream of … He not only opted to do those characters also, he performed them to the level of Perfection. Anil Kapoor is also known for his passion for the craft, he has captivated audiences for decades with his stellar performances in Bollywood. However, the great actor has recently embarked on an amazing journey with the Hindi adaptation of the English web series The Night Manager. In an exclusive conversation with a news portal the versatile actor Anil Kapoor recalled his TV series 24. He revealed that a couple of actors were considered for 24 before he nodded for it, and the list included Kapil Sharma and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others.
While asking about his process of preparing for the negative role in The Night Manager, it was mentioned that he had already delivered a successful adaptation, that is 24. As he confessed that the mention of the Colors TV series has taken him into “kind of a nostalgia.” He asserted, “We were going through the (list of) actors which we had shortlisted for 24.”
Anil Kapoor further added, “I was quite surprised to see there were so many actors, who are today doing so well. Kapil Sharma was one of the people who was considered for 24. There was Jaideep Ahlawat. I was seeing his pictures. I was seeing Pankaj Tripathi’s pictures.”
“I also met Ratna ji (Ratna Pathak Shah) and I said even I auditioned for it. We have all come a long way,” Kapoor said. He added that during that time, concepts such as the writer’s room or seasons were not familiar, as the digital revolution had not yet captured the country. Anil Kapoor remarked, “At least I can say, in India, we were ahead of the curve.”
During the interview, Anil Kapoor was asked if a show like 24 would have been more successful if it were released today, considering the popularity of experimental content. However, the actor declined the idea, and said, “Whether people accept it or not, they do have tremendous regard for the show. 24 also gave the industry so many technicians. They have all made a name for themselves. It was kind of a job… (pool) for the industry.”
If a list of hundred iconic actors ever .. will be made Anil Kapoor will definitely feature in it and that too unarguably.
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