Published 17:24 IST, October 15th 2019
Arjun Kapoor on working with director Ashutosh Gowariker in Panipat
Arjun Kapoor will be seen later this year in Panipat, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Read to know what he said about his experiences with the director
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Arjun Kapoor made his Bollywood debut in Ishaqzaade. His latest releases were India’s Most Wanted and Namaste England. Both the films did not perform well at the box office. After his recent failures, Arjun will be back later this year in Panipat. Many fans have high expectations from the film. Ashutosh Gowariker directs the period drama movie. Read to know what the actor said about the director.
Arjun Kapoor on working with Ashutosh Gowariker
In an interview with a daily, Arjun Kapoor praised director Ashutosh Gowariker. He said that it is his first-period movie and also the first with Ashutosh and called him one of the finest filmmakers in our country. Ashutosh has made amazing films like Jodhaa Akbar, Lagaan and Swades. He stated that he had fun working on Panipat and now he is feeling sad that the shooting of the movie is over. He said that he had learned a lot from the director in the process.
Arjun also commended Ashutosh’s approach. He said that Ashutosh is very calm and patient in his approach. He feels anybody who wants to be an actor or director should meet him because he has been in both fields. He continued by saying, Ashutosh is a sorted human being and the way he makes a film will make you fall in love with him. Mentioning his experience, Arjun Kapoor said that it was great working with Ashutosh Gowariker. On occasion of Arjun’s birthday, Ashutosh posted a picture from the sets.
Heyyy Sadashiv @arjunk26 Here's wishing you A VERY HAPPYY BIRTHDAYYY!! May this year be your BEST ONE yet!!!
— Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) June 26, 2019
And may the SWORD be with you!! pic.twitter.com/lix9FKZA7r
About Panipat
The movie is based on the Third Battle of Panipat. Arjun Kapoor will be seen playing Sadashivrao Bhau. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Marathi army at the battle. The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Kriti Sanon, Padmini Kolhapur and Zeenat Aman. Sanjay is said to be playing Ahmad Shah Abdali, who was the founder of the Durrani empire. Panipat is slated to release on December 6. Earlier poster of the film was revealed. Take a look.
Historical dramas have always fascinated me.
— Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) March 14, 2018
This time it is a story about what led to the Third Battle of #Panipat.
Here’s the first Teaser Poster!!
@agpplofficial #sunitagowariker @visionworldfilm @rohitshelatkar @duttsanjay @arjunk26 @kritisanon #PanipatTeaserPoster pic.twitter.com/QfEYxJ0jRZ
14:43 IST, October 15th 2019