Anil Kapoor: Roles like mine in Slumdog Millionaire are made in Heaven
Slumdog Millionaire is the toast of the media and film enthusiasts all over the world. And one of Bollywood's most accomplished and seasoned actor Anil Kapoor says he considers himself lucky to be a part of film like this. Kapoor says this role was meant for him and probably that's why others whom director Danny Boyle approached didn't work out. "I guess this role is meant for me because of which I got the role. I think every thing is made for every one and this role is made for me. And I am thankful to God," says Anil philosophically. Talking about his own role in the film, Anil Kapoor says that it was quite a challenge for him to pull it off convincingly. "The subject was totally new to me. It's a concept portrayed for the first time in the form of a movie. I was a little confused and I used to wonder how I would portray this character. What you watched in Kaun Banega Crorepati was one aspect which was the professional one. But I had to show the personal as well as the professional aspect of the host of such a show in the film. I took it up as a challenge and I am really happy that the film has scored so well," says the actor who moved audiences with his performance. When asked about his experience on working with Danny, Anil can't stop praising his director. "He is a brilliant director! He asks you for what he wants and is very clear about his work. And most of all he has a lots of passion and patience too. I am very happy that because of Danny today India has got an award," says Kapoor, "The best scene in this film is I guess the one in which the kid jumps into a pile of *hit and believe me it was all real! I don't know how Danny thought of it but that scene was pathetic... I feel yuck. But guess the small kid has done it and he should get all the credit for it. Who would have pulled it off?" Slumdog Millionaire has already won 4 Golden Globe Awards and has secured 10 nominations at the Oscars. Did he think the film would go so far? "I feel especially happy for A R Rahman who has done an extraordinary job and deserves his award every bit. I guess it's the kids and Rahman who actually deserves the awards the film has won... But we all had worked hard on this film. And rather than winning an award it is more important that people all over world have appreciated each and every one's work in this film," says Kapoor, "The most amazing part is when I went to the US for the award ceremony I thought I was here in Delhi or Mumbai as everyone was cheering for us and I felt really proud to be a part of this crew. And I was really surprised when I come to know that people abroad knew me because of my character in Mr. India. They have watched the film. And I guess this film has opened the doors between west and east!" When compared to his colleagues in the industry, Anil after so many years still continues to look young and vibrant. What's the secret? "I don't know Actually it's my daughter who always asks me to exercise and stay healthy. But then yet I don't look as young as Hrithik! I wish I could so then I would have done Dhoom Macha Le," says Anil with his signature smile, "I always take suggestions from the younger generation. I guess they will tell you what the current trend is and so then you can act according to them. I always do my work sincerely and I think that's why today I am still here." http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/January/News_20090126_200
