Kumud Mishra Reflects on Collaborating with Ranbir Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali in ‘Rockstar’
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Synopsis
Kumud Mishra reflects on his experience working with Ranbir Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali in the musical film 'Rockstar'. He discusses the impact of the film on his career and his thoughts on the enduring nature of art and theater.
Key Takeaways
- Kumud Mishra shares insights on his role in ‘Rockstar’.
- He praises the direction of Imtiaz Ali and the talent of Ranbir Kapoor.
- The film significantly enhanced his acting opportunities.
- Mishra advocates for the survival of theater despite technological changes.
- He discusses his diverse roles and their impact on his personal growth.
Mumbai, April 2 (NationPress) Actor Kumud Mishra, celebrated for his roles in ‘Raanjhanaa’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Thappad’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Airlift’, and more, has fondly recalled his journey while working on the iconic musical ‘Rockstar’.
This film marked the inaugural collaboration between Mishra and visionary director Imtiaz Ali, featuring Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor as a deeply emotional yet commercially successful rockstar.
Reflecting on his experience with Ranbir and Imtiaz, Kumud Mishra stated, “It was a truly wonderful experience. Ranbir is among our finest actors, and Imtiaz sir is a phenomenal director.”
In the movie, Kumud portrayed the character of Khatana bhai, who serves as Ranbir’s confidant, manager, and guardian angel. This role was pivotal for the NSD graduate, significantly boosting his acting career. Following ‘Rockstar’, acting opportunities surged for Mishra, leading him to work alongside top-tier Bollywood stars such as Akshay Kumar in ‘Airlift’, ‘Jolly LLB 2’, and ‘Sooryavanshi’, as well as Salman Khan in ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, ‘Bharat’, and ‘Tiger 3’.
Kumud also collaborated with Imtiaz in his biopic ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, making a special appearance.
He mentioned, “Last year, he created 'Chamkila', which is also an outstanding film. Imtiaz also cast me in a web series titled ‘Doctor Arora’, which he produced. Working on 'Rockstar' was an incredible experience.”
Previously, the actor expressed that despite technological advancements, art will always prevail. He believes that as long as there are stories to share, all forms of art will endure.
In an interview with IANS, he remarked, “Since childhood, I’ve been hearing that theater is dying – but where? It can never fade away. The format may have evolved, but theater festivals are thriving, and audiences are expanding. As long as you have a narrative to convey, any art form will endure. The significance of live performances grows even more in today’s world, where we are often glued to our phones. Theater is a space that allows you to experience live emotions and performances.”
Discussing his role in ‘Saanp Seedhi’, he shared, “The character’s name is Anil Wadhwa. He is an actor, producer, director, and screenwriter who creates films. He’s somewhat obsessed with himself and has a bit of a villainous side. This character is vastly different from who I am, but no matter the role, a part of you inevitably becomes intertwined with it, though I cannot pinpoint which part.”
