He was much appreciated for his comic role in Delhi Belly. But actor Kunal Roy Kapoor’s journey in Bollywood so far hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk. In a quick chat, Kunal Roy Kapoor tells us about his role in Azhar, his comfort in being an average looking guy, and his worries of being seen as a one-film-wonder.
Why have you not been promoting Azhar?
I am playing Azhar’s (played by Emraan Hashmi) lawyer in the film. The makers wanted to keep my look under the wraps during the promotions since I have donned a special look for the role. That’s why I am not involved in promotions.
Why don’t we see you in public often?
I only go for events that are relevant to me. I like to have my private time and I usually spend that time with my family.
How is your equation with the other two Kapoor brothers and what do you talk about when the three Kapoor brothers meet?
We talk about random things such as news and current affairs. We discuss films we have watched and the ones we want to watch and so on.
Aditya and Sidharth are doing so well in their careers. Do you feel you are falling behind in this sibling competition?
Well, I got lot of offers after Delhi Belly, but people were only offering me comic roles. I took up one or two of those up as well but that didn’t work for me. Nautanki Saala didn’t work at the box office and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani had much bigger stars. My role in Azhar too has a comic element to it, but is different.
Was it difficult for you to be a part of a ‘star’ family?
I won’t say I am a star kid. All three of us have crafted our own ways. Sidharth has worked for several corporate firms and Aditya has done some much in Television. As for me, I come from a theatre background. People tend to judge you and they often say that it is easy for people like us to get where we are. But we have made our own journeys all along.
Seems like you’re not in the rat race for six pack abs…
I never aim for six packs. I am okay with two packs maybe. If any script or a role demands that I should have six packs, I will do it then. But right now, I am happy the way I look and I am quite comfortable.
What is next for you post Azhar?
I am doing a film called 3 Dev with Karan Singh Grover and Ravi Dubey. I am also shooting another film currently, but I can’t talk about it at the moment.
