In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, actor Tusshar Kapoor talks about his latest show Dus June Kii Raat, his acting journey, and dealing with the pressure as a star kid.
Tusshar Kapoor on Navigating the Film Industry: Challenges for Star Kids and His Journey of Growth
Tusshar Kapoor has one advice for a star kid ready to enter the film industry — put your armour on because it is a tough, tough ride.
The actor who has had his share of ups and downs ever since making his debut in the film industry accepts it’s easy for someone from a film family to make their debut, but he argues that the ride is so much tougher for them post that.
“When you are somebody’s son or daughter, then you better be strong and tough. No matter how many hits you give, there is an effort to pull you down or try to highlight what you haven’t done more than what you have done.
If you are not from the film world, even with very little achievement, people say ‘Wow, what have you done!’,” Tusshar says in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN.
Tusshar Kapoor says while insiders have easier breaks, success in the industry depends on connections, performance, and marketability.
We have to pass a number of tests to make people within the industry and otherwise believe that we are here because of our own talent. Audience doesn’t want to see these biases.
Looking back at his acting debut with Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai in 2001 to now, the actor says that his acting journey was full of both good and tough days and no different from any other artist. “There have been ups and downs.
If there weren’t any downs or setbacks, then I wouldn’t have reached here. That cycle has to be there, its a part of your journey which helps you grow. You just become stronger to do more work. If you can’t handle the ups and downs, then this field is not for you,” he shares.
Tusshar reveals that he is enjoying this phase of his career more than the initial years. “I look back at my time in the industry with a lot of nostalgia. Initially, I was still trying to figure out what I was good at and how to navigate in the film world. I’m not very social or outgoing. In the earlier days, I had to step out of my comfort zone.
Over time, I’ve appreciated the growth I’ve experienced in the industry. I’ve learned what it truly takes to be happy in the entertainment world.
Tusshar Kapoor Talks About His Experience on Dus June Ki Raat Season 2 and the Appeal of OTT Platforms
The actor will be seen in chapter two of Dus June Kii Raat on JioCinema. Directed by Tabrez Khan, the comedy-thriller stars Tusshar Kapoor and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. Tusshar mentions that the response to the second season has been good. “We were indulged mostly in post release promotions, we didn’t go much all out before the release. However, the audience response has been good so far, people loved the first season and are also appreciating season two. It makes me happy,” he tells us.
Tusshar defines the shoot as a “great” and “hectic” experience. “We shot both the seasons together and we were on a 12-hour shooting schedule, doing multiple things in a day. The team was so good that we all didn’t have much time to worry about getting tired,” he elaborates.
