Ranbir Kapoor on Sanju: Didn’t have confidence, acting chops to play Sanjay Dutt

The teaser of the biopic titled Sanju was released earlier today and Ranbir’s look in the 85-second clip has been unanimously praised. At the teaser launch, the actor was asked about the preparation for the role. Ranbir modestly replied that he didn’t treat his role as a chance to project his acting talent but like a once in a lifetime opportunity to be Sanjay Dutt.

“I have always been a Sanjay Dutt fan. So, for me it was a fan trying to play his icon on screen. So, I think the hardest thing that I had to do was to give myself confidence that I could play this role. When Raju sir told me about it, I just didn’t have the confidence because I felt I won’t be able to do it. I don’t have the courage and the understanding. I don’t have the acting chops to do it.

“So, this is not an acting gig for me. I don’t think I have tried to showcase my talent. For me, it was just an opportunity to be a part of the story of someone, whom I consider my icon. He is flawed but a very good person,” Ranbir Kapoor told reporters.

The actor further said even though he observed Sanjay Dutt, playing the actor in front of the camera frightened him throughout the shoot.

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“I have observed him all my life. I think we all have. Of course, I did observe him in a sense that I had to play him, like I do for all my characters. Fortunately or unfortunately, this is a character, which is so relevant. So, it was scary but with the help of these brilliant men sharing the stage, it became easier,” said Ranbir.

Sanju releases on June 29, 2018.