Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur played a struggling, alcohol-dependent singer in the celebrated romantic drama Aashiqui 2 — and it turns out his preparation for the role went further than most viewers realised. In a candid moment on the popular chat show Koffee With Karan, Kapur revealed that he actually drank on set one day, got too intoxicated to continue shooting, and the entire crew had to call it a day.

What Aditya Roy Kapur Said on Koffee With Karan

Appearing on the show alongside his Aashiqui 2 co-star Shraddha Kapoor, Kapur was asked by host and filmmaker Karan Johar whether he genuinely drank for certain scenes. His response was characteristically candid: 'I tried my hand at it. It was the only right thing to do as an actor. I tried it; we packed up one day. Otherwise you are slurring your lines.'

Shraddha was quick to add her own take with a laugh: 'Fully slurring, but it was fun to watch.' The exchange offered a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lengths the cast went to in bringing authenticity to the film.

The Story Behind Aashiqui 2

Released on 26 April 2013, Aashiqui 2 follows the turbulent romance between Rahul Jaykar — a fading music star played by Kapur — and Aarohi Keshav Shirke, an aspiring singer played by Kapoor. Rahul's alcoholism and volatile temperament form the emotional core of the narrative, making Kapur's method-adjacent preparation all the more understandable.

The film is widely regarded as a spiritual successor to the 1990 musical hit Aashiqui, and draws from the same source material that inspired both the original 1937 classic and the 1976 remake of A Star Is Born. It was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt under the banners of T-Series Films and Vishesh Films.

Box Office Success and Cultural Legacy

Despite being fronted by relative newcomers at the time, Aashiqui 2 became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2013. Its soundtrack, featuring singer Arijit Singh in what proved a career-defining outing, continues to resonate with audiences over a decade later. The film has since earned cult status, with its songs remaining staples on streaming platforms.

The film's reach extended beyond Hindi cinema: a Telugu remake titled Nee Jathaga Nenundali was released in 2014, reflecting its pan-India appeal.

Why the Anecdote Still Resonates

The story of Kapur drinking on set speaks to a broader conversation about actor preparation in Indian cinema — an industry where method acting has historically been less openly discussed than in Hollywood. That both lead actors were willing to discuss it so freely on a mainstream chat show reflects a gradual shift in how Bollywood talent talks about craft. Notably, Aashiqui 2 marked a significant turning point in the careers of all three — Kapur, Kapoor, and Singh — cementing performances and music that audiences continue to revisit.