Arjun Kapoor reveals he flunked 11th standard, quit studies: ‘If Ishaqzaade wouldn’t have worked…’

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Arjun also elaborates how he had very little hope and wanted to return home after his stint as an assistant director in Kal Ho Naa Ho. “I was in NM (Narsee Monjee) in Bombay, I had flunked 11th standard. I have had the luxury to do that, my family allowed me to go through with that choice. It is very tough for any parent to allow their child to not continue educating. But, I was very vehemently clear that I want to be a part of the film profession. I thought I would only assist in Kal Ho Na Ho and go back home but I never went,” he said.

The actor further added, “A lot of people don’t realise but if Ishaqzaade wouldn’t have worked, then I was actually in a situation where I would have had to live with regret that I didn’t have educational qualifications to rely on. One Friday can decide what your life will be, so that Friday changes my whole life professionally, emotionally, and personally. I feel my mom blessed that day. I took a risk to not educate myself but I don’t think I would agree with today if I go back in time. It is the biggest gamble I made.”