ARJUN KAPOOR TELLS IT LIKE IT IS

Nearing forty, Arjun Kapoor finds himself at a pivotal crossroads. The Bollywood star is reflecting on a decade-long journey, balancing his thirst for adrenaline— be it on a film set or a racetrack—with a growing desire for stability. In a candid chat, apart from talking about his return to romantic comedy with Mere Husband Ki Biwi and his unconventional career choices, Kapoor opens up about love, friendship and life beyond showbiz

- Sharan Sanil

There's something about stepping into a new decade of life that makes for interesting conversation. Self-awareness kicks in harder while hindsight and experience start shaping decisions rather than impulse. In the case of Arjun Kapoor, adding to that is the fact that he is stepping into his 40s as a single man—a status he is enjoying for the first time in ages.

During a promotional event for Mere Husband Ki Biwi, Kapoor casually admitted his single status—marking a significant shift in his personal life after a long-term high-profile relationship. It's not the only change. Kapoor has also gone back to a childhood love and dived headfirst into motorsports—he is now the owner of Speed Demons Delhi; a racing team in the Indian Racing League. On the professional front, Mere Husband Ki Biwi marks his comeback to family-friendly romantic comedy. "Whenever I meet people, especially on flights, they bring up Ki & Ka and Two States. The older generation, the family-driven audience, really connected with those films, and I realised I hadn't done justice to that side of my career in a while," Kapoor shares as we catch up over a call, just as he checks into his hotel in Melbourne. Reflecting on his film choices, he notes that he hasn't done an out-and-out comedy since 2017's Mubarakan—something he was keen to change." It is a transition on multiple fronts for the actor. But if there's one thing he's always been comfortable with, it's reinvention.