Published 10:26 IST, May 27th 2020
Arjun Kanungo talks about his debut and his experience with Salman Khan in 'Radhe'
Arjun Kanungo is all set to make his acting debut with 'Radhe'. Recently, he talked about how he felt working with Salman Khan and spending time on sets
Singer Arjun Kanungo is all set to make his Bollywood debut alongside Salman Khan in the movie Radhe. The singer recently spoke about his experience working with Salman Khan. He also commented on how he is spending time amid lockdown.
Arjun Kanungo in an interview with a leading daily was asked about his first debut film and how he got the film. To which, the singer revealed that Salman Khan personally chose him for the role. Explaining the incident he said that Salman Khan called and asked him to meet. Arjun Kanungo added that he went to his house and even without asking Salman about his role, he agreed to do it. Later when he went on the sets, got his script, and that was when he got to know what his role was. He also called his role, ‘a difficult one’.
Talking about the film Radhe, he said it is his first acting endeavour and it is no less than a dream debut. It is a big film with Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, Jackie Shroff, and others. Even though his part is small, the scale and the backdrop of the film make it a dream come true, added the singer. Furthermore, Arjun Kanungo was quizzed about how he felt on the sets. The actor replied that he was not at all intimidated. Instead, there was a different vibe. Arjun Kanungo mentioned that Salman Khan is very inspiring and makes everyone feel comfortable.
Arjun Kanungo further talked about how he shifted gears from singer to an actor. He said that he wanted to be an actor and took training in acting school in New York. However, when he came back to India he was signed by a music label and so his acting career took a back seat. When the Fursat singer was asked about his career till now and how difficult it to mark as an independent singer, Arjun Kanungo said that his debut song was Khoon Chusle in Goa Goa Gone.
He said that when it released, he thought his life would change and he would get opportunities to sing professionally but nothing of that sort happened. Later, he got another track Baki Baatein Peene Baad with Badshah. It was a hit but still, even after that, it took a while for him to register himself as a hit musician. He added that when his first single Fursat was released, it was the exact moment when his life changed. People started recognising him and he started having fan pages.
Talking about how he is dealing with the nationwide lockdown, Arjun Kanungo said that it is getting on his nerves. He wants to go out, meet his friends, and work. He mentioned that he misses performing and he is also waiting for his debut movie which was scheduled to release on Eid.
Updated 10:28 IST, May 27th 2020