Published 22:58 IST, October 16th 2019

Arjun Kapoor reveals 'Dal Makhni' coincidence with Anil Kapoor's film

Arjun Kapoor during a recent interview revealed that it was 'chachu' Anil Kapoor's film Ram Lakhan that inspired him to become an actor and join Bollywood.

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Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor who debuted in industry with 2012 romantic drama Ishaqzaade has made a place for himself in industry with films like Gunday, 2 States, Finding Fanny among ors. w, actor has opened up about what influenced him to join Bollywood. As per media reports, during a recent interview, Arjun Kapoor revealed that it was 'chachu' Anil Kapoor's film Ram Lakhan that motivated him to become an actor. 

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Talking about same, Arjun Kapoor said, he has watched Ram Lakhan countless times and shared an interesting anecdote about how it made him want to become an actor. He said one day while watching film he was eating dal makhani and suddenly when he looked on screen he saw Lakhan was eating same from his plate in movie. actor says that is when he got bitten by 'Bollywood ka keeda' and realized that he wanted to become an actor. He opened about same while shooting for an episode of ZEE TV's comedy Bollywood game show Movie Masti With Maniesh Paul.

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Ram Lakhan

1989 Indian crime drama Ram Lakhan counts amongst biggest hits of actor Anil Kapoor. Beside him, film also has an ensemble cast, including Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia, Raakhee and Anupam Kher. It was produced and directed by Subhash Ghai and minted over Rs. 36 crores at box office.

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What's next for Arjun Kapoor

Meanwhile, on work front, Arjun Kapoor is gearing up for release of 'Panipat'. From horse riding to rigorous gym sessions, Arjun Kapoor is training hard for upcoming venture. Besides, Arjun Kapoor, film also stars Kriti San and Sanjay Dutt in lead. His last stint alongside Parineeti Chopra in 'Namastey London' did t fare well at box office.

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22:10 IST, October 16th 2019