Rishi Kapoor Advises Newcomers In Bollywood To Focus Less On Body Building And More On Acting

Out of everyone in Bollywood, Rishi Kapoor is one person who can never be accused of mincing his words. The veteran actor is known for giving out explosive statements with the most casual demeanor. Recently, during a press interaction, the actor said that newcomers in Bollywood these days should focus more on acting and less on bodybuilding.

He said, “These days, budding actors are more interested in grooming and building their bodies. They focus on building muscles than emotional exercise, which is important for actors. Build your mind rather than your body when you prepare for acting because if you have the acting skill, you will surely become an actor. If you don't have that, you are replaceable. Look at me, do I have the body? But I am still working, because in every film I try to create a character.”

He further added, “I may be old, I do not inspire youngsters. But look at Ayushmann, Rajkummar Rao, Ranveer Singh, Vicky and - I'm not taking his name because he is my son - but Ranbir too is a talented actor. None of them have 'dole-shole' (muscles)”

He also gave the example of Amitabh Bachchan and said, “Kyunki dole rahne se kalakar nahi banoge. Bus gym mein paise phukega (Having muscles won't ensure you will be an artist, you'll only waste money in the gym). (Amitabh) Bachchan saab ko dekho (look at Mr Amitabh Bachchan), he did not have muscles. But even today, he is the original angry young man of Hindi cinema.”