Even After 11 Years, Fans Still Call Arjun Kapoor Krish Malhotra from '2 States'
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Synopsis
It has been over a decade since Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's film '2 States' was released. Arjun reflects on the enduring connection fans have with his character, Krish Malhotra, and shares humorous tips for inter-state romances.
Key Takeaways
- Arjun Kapoor celebrates 11 years of '2 States.'
- Fans still affectionately call him Krish Malhotra.
- He shares tips for inter-state marriages.
- Humorous guidelines include impressing parents and preparing for emotional moments.
- '2 States' is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel.
Mumbai, April 18 (NationPress) It has been 11 years since the romantic comedy film "2 States," featuring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, debuted in theatres on April 18, 2014, and fans continue to affectionately call Arjun Krish Malhotra.
As the film celebrates its milestone anniversary, Arjun shared a touching message on his Instagram stories stating, "11 years later...and I still get called Krish Malhotra. So here's a quick starter pack - just in case you're planning to fall in love across cultures too."
The Krish Malhotra starter pack provides insights for anyone wanting to marry someone from a different state.
In his follow-up posts, he outlined essential tips for those pursuing inter-state marriages.
He mentioned, "First rule: Look sincere enough to impress both sets of parents."
As a bonus suggestion, he added, "Include a nervous smile for maximum approval."
His second guideline emphasized, "A Punjabi mom with a PhD in emotional blackmail."
Another bonus tip suggested, "Always have tissues and chai ready."
For the third rule, he humorously noted, "Meeting the girl's father is akin to sitting for the UPSC exam."
Another piece of advice stated, "Say less, nod more, and avoid trying to be funny."
Arjun's fourth rule highlighted, "Love across states comes with baggage. Sometimes, even a tearful goodbye."
The final post concluded with, "Mission complete: From awkward ice-breakers to dhol meets mridangam."
Alongside this, he added, "Bonus tip: Love is a team effort."
"2 States" is adapted from Chetan Bhagat's 2009 novel of the same name, with the screenplay reimagined by Varman and Bhagat. Starring Arjun and Alia in lead roles, the film also features Amrita Singh, Ronit Roy, Revathi, and Shiv Kumar Subramaniam in supporting roles.
Produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala, "2 States" boasts a soundtrack composed by the talented trio, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy.
