Aditya Roy Kapur opens up on balancing praise for looks and recognition for talent: "At least they're not saying something bad"
has carved a niche for himself in Bollywood with memorable performances in films like '
Aashiqui 2
', 'Malang', and, most recently, 'Metro… In Dino'. Yet, despite his growing success, the actor admits that conversations about him often focus more on his looks than his craft.
Choosing to focus on the work
Rather than letting it affect him, Aditya chooses to focus on his work. 'I guess I do get that, but I don't try to think about it or lose too much sleep over it,' he told Hindustan Times. 'Eventually, water finds its level, and the more work you do, the more it will come to the fore.'
The slippery slope of chasing validation
For him, chasing validation is a dangerous path. 'If you start thinking, 'I'm not getting this,' you can very easily become cynical and develop a negative attitude.
If people are praising you for something, at least they're not saying something bad—so it's fine. Eventually, the work speaks for itself, and people realise your worth over time.'
Keeping distance from social media noise
In an age dominated by social media, Aditya believes in keeping a healthy distance from online chatter. 'I don't read a lot of stuff about myself. I'm not tuned in that much to my own self. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. You can choose how much you want to clutter or declutter your head,' he said, adding that switching off is an important skill for his mental well-being.
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Love for the craft above all else
At the heart of his career is his love for the craft. 'For me, the part of the job I love most is collaborating on set, working on my character, and just being there doing the work. The rest of it you can simplify by disconnecting and not being too into it.'
Aditya Roy Kapur opens up about incident when female fan tried to kiss him: 'She was strong, so I did have to handle it'
A career across screens
Aditya's journey continues with a mix of big-screen and streaming successes. Alongside hits like Aashiqui 2 (2013) and Malang (2020), he earned praise for his role in the series The Night Manager. He was last seen in
Anurag Basu
's Metro… In Dino opposite
Sara Ali Khan
.
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