Completed 25 years in Bollywood, Tusshar Kapoor has reflected candidly on the expectations and pressures that came with being a veteran actor JeetendraThe Actor’s Son While discussing his journey in a recent interview, the actor admitted that growing up in a film family came with its own challenges, adding that child stars often face a different kind of scrutiny despite public perception. The ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ actor also spoke about the success of the Ahmed Khan the success of the multi-protagonist director, his anxiety to stand out in ensemble films and why he has always preferred to let his work speak more than his public image.
Tusshar Kapoor on the success of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’
Reacting to the audience response to Ahmed Khan’s ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, Tusshar described the reception as overwhelming and gratifying.Speaking to Midday, he said: “It’s really overwhelming but very rewarding. People are loving the characters, and they’re coming back to see them again and again. It’s spreading like wildfire.”Reflecting on sharing screen space with a massive cast of 34 actors, Tusshar said the experience felt more like a meeting than a job.The actor, who has been a part of hit franchises like ‘Golmaal’, ‘Dhamaal’ and ‘Welcome’, admitted that working alongside various stars naturally comes with expectations.“You’re not afraid of being overshadowed. But you do have anxiety about standing out. You want to be noticed and get what you deserve,” she told the publication.
Tusshar Kapoor reflects on 25 years in Bollywood
Looking back on his silver jubilee in the film industry, Tusshar described his career as a journey full of valuable lessons. Kapoor admitted that he misses the way films were experienced in the early years of his career.During the same interview, Kapoor said, “What I miss about this era is that you lived through the entire process of releasing a film. Whether it was a success or a failure, you have to experience the journey and take it well.”The actor also revealed that watching his father Jeetendra navigate both success and setbacks prepared him for the unpredictable nature of the film business: “I’ve seen my father’s journey go up and down and up and down. So I don’t get too carried away by success, and I don’t get caught up when there’s a lull because I know that’s part of this profession, even though he remains a ‘fan’ and a ‘fan.’ overthinker.” he has learned to stay grounded.‘There’s Baggage’: Tusshar Kapoor on Being a Star ChildTusshar spoke openly about the expectations of being born into a film family.Kapoor said, “There’s an expectation. There’s a baggage. There’s a lot of unsolicited advice that goes into your head: because you’re from a film family, you have to be a certain way.”Calling himself an introvert, Tusshar explained that he never fit the stereotypical image associated with a star child.“I’m very different from what you would expect a star child to be. I just focused on work. What I do in my personal life, how I am in my personal life, shouldn’t be anyone’s business. It was hard, but I had to block out that noise. Over the years, I’ve learned that,” he said.Recalling some of the unusual advice he received early in his career, Tusshar revealed that he was often encouraged to maintain a public image beyond his acting work.Kapoor said, “They told me, ‘You have to act when you’re not acting either.’ But I couldn’t deal with it. I used to ignore it and focus on my work.”He also noted that the conversation around insiders and outsiders often overlooks the pressures actors face from film families.“They say outsiders are under a lot of pressure. But even as an insider, I was told you have to be a certain way, go to parties, be in the news. So this pressure is also for us,” he added.
Tusshar Kapoor to thank the ‘Golmaal’ franchise.
The actor also looked back fondly on the Golmaal franchise, which he previously described as the “lifesaver” of his career. Tusshar credited director Rohit Shetty for believing in him and allowing him to shape his unique character through the films. He also expressed excitement about returning for the upcoming fifth installment of the comedy franchise and reuniting with the team.
Learn more about Tusshar Kapoor’s work
Tusshar Kapoor made his acting debut with ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’ in 2001 and has since appeared in films like ‘Khakee’, ‘Kyaa Kool Hai Hum’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘Golmaal’, ‘Golmaal Returns’, ‘Golmaal’, ‘Golmaal’ and the ‘Golmaal 3’ Again franchise. Most recently, he was seen in Welcome To The Jungle opposite Akshay Kumar and a large cast. He is also slated to return in ‘Golmaal 5’, one of the most awaited comedy sequels currently in development.