Archive for the ‘Tusshar’ Category
Tusshar Kapoor is to the manor born. As producer Ekta Kapoor’s brother, he is certainly more
privileged than a lot others in the film industry.
And though public perception is that elder sister Ekta mollycoddles him, Tusshar has carved a
niche for himself not just in his home productions, but with outside banners as well. Excerpts
of an interview…
How big a role does Balaji (their banner) have in your success?
Balaji has given me interesting roles in films like Kya Kool Hai Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala and a couple of other films. However,
they have also not included me in movies like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Love, Sex Aur Dhoka and MissionIstanbul because the
directors felt I wasn’t suited for these films. Ekta signs me only when required. Likewise, I have the prerogative to say no to a Balaji
film.
You are spearheading Shor In The City’s publicity campaign?
Shor In The City is an amalgamation of three different stories. I am not the solo lead. There are actors like Sendhil Ramamurthy and
others. The producers felt it made sense to have my face on the posters because of the lot, mine is the most recognised face at least
in India.
After doing mindless comedies like the Golmaal series, isn’t Shor… a welcome change?
Golmaal is a hugely successful franchise. I have got huge appreciation for my performance in the Golmaal series. But yes, Shor is the
other end of the spectrum. It’s a thriller that has got rave reviews both here and overseas.
Are you happy with the way your career is headed?
2011 is an exceptional year. I have a romantic film Love U Mr Kalakar with the Rajshris, a banner I truly admire. There is Hum Tum
Aur Shabana with Sagar Bellary (Bheja Fry). I’m also hugely excited about Milan Luthria’s Dirty Picture with Vidya Balan.
SatishKaushik, who gave me my break is making his next film with me. And then, there is Kya Kool Hai Hum-2. There are no
complaints as far as my career goes.
So you’ve broken free of Ekta’s apron strings?
Ekta and I are very close (touch wood.) If we work together, people say that she is promoting me blindly. If we don’t work together,
people say there are issues and that I am acting pricey. Either way the media is looking for some controversy. Ekta will always look
out for me but both of us are professionals. If things don’t work out, then we are quite capable of handling our individual careers and
doing it well.