Anil Kapoor waits for ‘right’ time to give Sonam, Arjun or Janhvi feedback on their work: ‘Can’t be that honest but…’

Anil Kapoor's children Sonam and Harshvardhan along with his nieces and nephews are part of the Hindi film industry.

New Delhi | July 28, 2023 09:30 PM IST

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Actor Anil Kapoor talks about the equation he shares with his family members. (Photo: Instagram/anilskapoor)

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Actor Anil Kapoor’s father Surender Kapoor was a renowned film producer. His elder brother Boney followed his father’s footsteps, while he and his younger brother Sanjay got into acting. Now, as the next generation of the Kapoor clan cements their place in the Hindi film industry, Anil shares the dynamics they have within the family.

While Boney’s children, Arjun and Janhvi are already actors, his younger daughter Khushi will soon make her debut. Anil’s children, Sonam and Harsh Varrdhan, got into acting while elder daughter Rhea became a filmmaker. And now, Sanjay’s daughter Shanaya is also going to make her acting debut.

During an interview with Film Companion, when asked if he shares his feedback with Sonam, Arjun, or Janhvi on their films, Anil said that there is a ‘right’ time for feedback or criticism and he prefers to honour the sensitivity of the moment upon a film’s release.

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“We can’t be that honest but what I do is that, when the film is there, I save what I have to say because it’s a very fragile moment. But when the time is right, then I share. So, there are certain fragile moments where you have to be a little sensitive because you know everyone has worked very hard,” Anil said.

The 66-year-old actor, who was last seen on the big screen in JugJugg Jeeyo, added, “A sensible person really understands that. Then of course, jab mauka milega, baat-cheet hogi then I say it. That’s the right way to do it.” (When I get the chance and we get talking, then I say it.)

With so many actors in the same family, being able to spend family time together is a challenge for the Kapoor family.

“See now nobody has got time. So, now it’s a big thing that everyone is there. Agar 10 log hai to 3-4 log to missing rehte hai, (If there are 10 people, then at least 3-4 are missing) because someone or the other is busy,” said Anil, while adding in jest, “I am the busiest but.”

Anil, who was also seen in Disney Plus Hotstar series The Night Manager, will next be seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. The film also features actors Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.

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