‘Waiting for the right script’

Aparshakti Khurana is getting offers of lead roles with great money, but he doesn’t want to rush into it. The actor says he is waiting for the right script and the right part.
“There are a lot of people who approached me after Dangal and Stree to do films in lead roles with great money. But I don’t want to rush into it,” Aparshakti told IANS on the phone from Mumbai.
“I want you to call me with a happy face that the film is rocking… And that will only happen if I make wise and patient decisions. So I am just kind of waiting for the right script and not jumping the gun and not rushing into it,” he added.
Explaining the reason behind his decision, he said: “A lot of actors have made that mistake. Apart from Rajkummar Rao, nobody has been able to do that… Somebody who used to do smaller roles and then come into the big proper male lead character. Apart from Rajkummar, I don’t think anyone else has been able to do that.”
From Dangal, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, Stree to his latest release Luka Chuppi, Aparshakti, the younger brother of Ayushmann Khurrana, has made his presence felt in the narrative irrespective of the length of the supportive characters.
Directed by debutant Laxman Utekar, Luka Chuppi, produced by Dinesh Vijan through his banner Maddock Films in association with Jio Studios, explores live-in relationships, and is working well at the box office.
Aparshakti feels it is important to prove one’s mettle time and again.
“And be at the right place at the right time, perform at the right time, work with the right people and don’t get into the rat race of being a hero.”
Asserting that there is a difference between “being a hero and being an actor”, he said: “My modus operandi is to become a better actor.”
When people look down upon the roles he plays, Aparshakti moves his focus on the love he gets from his fans.
He has just started writing his chapter in the Bollywood story, and feels it will get more difficult with time.
On the film front, he is busy with Jabariya Jodi and Street Dancer 3D. (IANS)