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Netflix's Jewel Thief: Kunal Kapoor reacts to severe criticism against Saif Ali Khan starrer: 'It was never supposed to be...'
Kunal Kapoor, who made a comeback with the movie, defended Jewel Thief and said that it did end up doing what it was supposed to. read more
Netflix's Jewel Thief featuring Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat and Nikita Dutta in prominent roles, recently released on the OTT giant. While the film garnered praise for its lavish scale and performances, it was criticised for its storyline.
Kunal Kapoor, who made a comeback with the movie, defended Jewel Thief and said that it did end up doing what it was supposed to.
'It was multiple things starting with a chance to do something I haven't done before. That's the most important thing for an actor. My belief is that sometimes a smaller part can make more of an impact if it surprises people, as opposed to a leading part where you do something they have already seen you do. This kind of character has always been my favourite. It's just unfortunate I have never had the chance to be part of one of these films,' Kunal told Hindustan Times when asked what drew him to Jewel Thief.
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'Having said that, the reactions that I have gotten from people have shown that it did what it was supposed to do, which was entertain. It was supposed to be fun and have enough surprises to keep you engaged. That, it has done. It was never supposed to be this profound thing that changes your opinion about the world. It was supposed to be a fun ride and it has delivered on that,' he added.
Produced by Siddharth Anand, who helmed films like Pathaan, War and Fighter, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is directed by Robbie Grewal and Kookie Gulati.
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