Friday, May 4, 2012

Compare me with my peers, not Anil chachu: Arjun Kapoor

Compare me with my peers, not Anil chachu: Arjun KapoorArjun Kapoor, who's gearing up for the discharge of his first film "Ishaqzaade", knows it's inevitable but says that comparisons along with his uncle Anil Kapoor could be an insult to his 'chachu's' body of work.

"If I AM GETTING in comparison to Anil chachu, then it means I'VE achieved so much already. But I DON'T BELIEVE it's fair to check me with Anil chachu because it's an insult to his body of work," Arjun, son of well-known filmmaker Boney Kapoor, told IANS.

"Today, he's in Hollywood and he has achieved what people only dream of. Comparisons are inevitable, nevertheless it must be of certain equality. Anil chachu may be very superior. Comparisons need to be done with my peers. I DO NOT BELIEVE it'll create any pressure," he added.

The 26-year-old, who recently lost his mother Mona Kapoor, claims there's enough room for everyone in Bollywood.

"The industry has enough room for everyone to outlive. That point is gone where everybody was fighting for Number 1. Yes, the Number one slot is there and the Khans ruled it for 25 years. If we survive for therefore long, then that itself can be an achievement," he said.

Directed by Habib Faisal, "Ishaqzaade" also features Parineeti Chopra. It's slated for a May 2 release.