In this interview with Anupama Chopra, Kartik Aaryan talks about committing to the role Murlikant Petkar in the Kabir Khan directorial. He delves into the process of shaping his body and mind to get into the skin of the character, and eventually bringing his best out on screen; keeping in mind how this stands to be one of the toughest roles he’s played in his filmography. He talks about being asocial, and how it helps him, and also the importance of sleep in his day-to-day functioning as an actor.
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00:00 - In conversation with Kartik Aaryan
00:39 - The press junkits being torture techniques
02:28 - Kartik’s determination in expressions, and doing what he does
05:14 - The chatter surrounding the physical transformation
15:03 - Was there a moment during the film where Kartik said to himself, WHY?
19:25 - Giving so much time to one project and the risk of it
22:21 - Actors in sports films being initial inspirations
27:13 - Moving and adapting a more healthy and asocial lifestyle
34:11 - The next few films and stirring away from the comfort film
37:10 - The conversation on actor fees
41:10 - What it takes to be here, and the struggle of getting lonely
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