JOIN USSonam Kapoor’s last film Dolly Ki Doli may not have done great business at the box-office, but that hasn’t affected her popularity. The actor and style icon, who is already working on her next Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo, and is still a favourite with filmmakers, is excited about her upcoming projects. The actress talks about her films, life, fashion and more...
Your last couple of films didn’t work out at the box-office. Are you worried?
Every actor gives his or her best to make the film look as good as possible. No one wants a film to fail. However, it’s not in the hands of the actors or the directors to make a film a hit. When a film doesn’t work, it certainly hurts, but at the same time an actor should try and understand the reason and do better in the future. I am not worried, but I am even more charged up to do something better than what I did in my last project. I believe there’s no point regretting your failures. The best thing is to learn from your mistakes and try to do something better. I am ready to work hard and do more films and give my best to make my film a good product.
You are also known to be outspoken and have often drawn the ire of many.
I have always been outspoken and have never hesitated to voice my opinion if I find something wrong. But I also know when to draw the line. I never say anything with the intent of hurting someone.
You don’t have too many films up your sleeve.
I think this happens with all the actors. This is something that can’t be controlled. It depends on how many films you sign and then how many of them you shoot for simultaneously. At times, there are three to four films that release back to back and then there are times when you have only one film. There are a number of factors that work together and you can’t control these things.
How do you select films? Is it just the story and the character you are offered or are there other parameters?
I think every actor follows the simple rule of going by the story of the film. It’s the story that attracts you first and then, of course, the character. But those are not the only two things. I also ask myself the question if I will be able to do justice to the role that I am being offered. It also depends on who is making the film. It’s not about a big name or a debutant director. It’s about how much does the filmmaker believe in the script because he is the person who’s going to lead from the front. I mostly go by the script because a good story is what matters the most. Co-stars are the last factor.
You will be seen alongside Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatiya’s ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ eight years after making your debut alongside him in ‘Saawariya’.
It’s a strange feeling, but I am really enjoying it. Yes, it has been eight years and I think I have come a long way since then. It’s again a romantic film, much like the films Sooraj Barjatiya is known for making. We have already shot for a few portions. I am really excited about this film because I have grown up watching both Sooraj Barjatiya and Salman’s films such as Maine Pyaar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. It was every aspiring actor’s dream at that time to be a part of such films. It’s a dream come true for me.
How about working in Hollywood given that your father is now a known figure there?
I really don’t know, as I haven’t thought on those lines. My father is my hero and he is a real rockstar. I am really proud of being his daughter. He is one of the best actors in this country and that’s the reason his work is also being accepted and appreciated in the west.