Calendar boy

It was also the year when I could finally say that I’ve been part of Yash Raj Films with Dil Bole Hadippa. Just being involved with the prestigious banner in any sort of way is a big deal for any actor. And what made the year ever better is that I’m now working on my second film with them. The untitled film is being directed by Parmeet Sethi and we’ve just finished shooting for it.

My father (Pankaj Kapur) and I also finally decided to go ahead with a project together. Dad has wanted to do this for a while and it’s finally happening. My dad doesn’t need to prove anything to the industry; he’s already such a respected actor. I know that he wants to make this film so that it will give me the chance to play a character that no one has ever seen before. He’s making this film just for me and I’m so honoured.

My body also had quite a hectic year. I’ve worked out so much and been so careful about my diet. My entire body structure has changed,especially with getting the eight-pack for Chance Pe Dance.

But I’m most excited about 2010. The year will begin with the release of Chance Pe Dance and it’s something I’m really looking forward to. I sometimes feel that the film was written for me. I was once a dancer and struggled to get in to the film industry. I went for hundreds of auditions,drove a second-hand Maruti 800 and was always short of money. This is exactly the story of my character in the film.

Shooting the film was also so much fun because I love to dance. We also got on board American choreographer Marty Kudelka. His work is so different from what we do in Bollywood and I learnt so much. I love the hip hop we’ve used.

Next year will also see the release of Paathshala,where I play a school teacher. I shot for seven days but I’m in the film for around 40 minutes. It was a pleasant surprise.

Most of 2010 will be spent working on my dad’s film. I’m actually slightly afraid of working under my dad. If it is any other director,I can always take some liberties. But here,if my dad wants me to do a scene 200 times,I will have to do it till he’s happy. If he wants me to work 24 hours a day,I will have no say because I’m in such awe of him.