Nothing has been easy in my life: Kapoor

Neha Saini

Tribune News service

Amritsar, February 6

Annu Kapoor is a man, who wears multiple hats – an actor par excellence, a TV and radio presenter and a master storyteller. But his most striking trait is the ability to speak his mind without subtlety or evasion. “I am a straight forward man and have the guts to voice my opinion without disguising them in anyway,” said the two time national award winning artist while interacting with media at Sadda Pind.

Kapoor is shooting for an untitled film in city and in between his schedule celebrated the success of his radio show Suhana Safar that completed five years. Sharing stories of the legends of Hindi cinema with listeners, Kapoor’s show has been appreciated for its palpable nostalgia. His storytelling is unique and is backed by a painful research process that he said is the most challenging part of being a RJ. “You see, nothing in my life has come easily to me. I had to slog it off before achieving success in whatever I did. But what I enjoy the most is the satisfaction that comes with sharing my stories with my audience. Also, people know me by just my voice now which I find amazing.”

A versatile actor, Kapoor said that his career in Bollywood might have seen ups and downs, but he’s stick to his guns. “I have never compromised on my work ethics and my belief. If I don’t like the work being offered to me, I refuse to be apart that project. But then, as an actor, I work for money and am always open for anything that lets me explore myself more as an artist.” Keeping in with his desire to bring in originality to Bollywood, he plans to launch his production soon.

A fan of Punjabi culture and displaying the same zindadili and Punjabiyat, Kapoor also stressed on preserving the rich culture that is being lost with time. “Punjab is the land of Bulleh Shah, it is the land of gurus and peers. We have to ensure that the poetry and philosophy that is the characteristic of Punjab sustains despite the modern changes. Just like this place, Sadda Pind showcases Punjabi vibrance and tradition and transports you back to a pre-Independence Punjabi village.” And of course, before signing off, he gave a small musical performance dedicated to the musical legends of the past.