Aparshakti Khurana talks about the boons and bane of social media, his attempt to break the comic actor’s typecast, and, above all, his love for the FIFA World Cup 2022 winning team, Argentina.
Aparshakti Khurana has been climbing the ladder of success slowly and steadily. From doing supporting roles to now doing lead roles, he has come a long way. Side by side, he has also been working on his music and has been coming up with music videos every now and then. He recently released ‘Neendan Ni Aandiyan’, which has gone on to become a huge success.
Talking to Prateek Sur, Aparshakti Khurana opens up about his work, how his life and priorities have changed after becoming a father, how he is trying to break the stereotype of being a comic actor, his travails with social media and how he is waiting for a script where he can work with his brother Ayushmann Khurrana. Also, being a sports fan himself, Aparshakti Khurana opens up about his love for the FIFA World Cup 2022 winning team, Argentina.
Music for me is beyond the boundaries of the platform or the medium. It’s something that I cherish and truly enjoy doing. But to answer your question, if the right opportunities come to me to sing for movies, I would most definitely honour them.
I won’t be able to take any credit here. It’s not a song which I and my team started working on from the scratch. It’s entirely done by the composers Sushant Shankar and the writer Yeah Eshwari. It just came to me from Anurag Bedi (Zee Music Co) but the moment I heard it, I had fallen in love with it.
I won’t say they trend. I would say they are accepted well. It’s heartwarming to see people enjoy your craft. That’s what happens when I see people making reels on songs that I have sung. In order to track the performance of songs we work on, my team and I, keep ourselves open to feedback, both good and bad. That being said, social media platforms have made it really easy for all of us to track the performances of any digital product we publish. Thanks to the detailed insights which come in handy too.
I feel social media is a great tool to stay connected with people and that’s what I aim to do with what I post there. But I also feel the social numbers do get a little overwhelming at times and so does the pressure to always come up with something new.
I feel some of my early films may have established me as someone who would be fitter for comedy roles but I am constantly pushing myself by venturing into roles of different genres. ‘Dhokha’ was one such mindful decision and I think it may have changed certain perceptions. With ‘Berlin’ and ‘Jubilee’, I think it will only become better. And I am looking forward to taking more of such decisions when it comes to the roles I play on screen. My craft becomes even more enjoyable when I keep experimenting with it and I think that’s what the audience may like as well - in my humble opinion.
I feel as you grow in your craft, the pressure on your shoulders is bound to increase. And so are the expectations of the audience. But that’s part of the process and I embrace it. About people treating me differently- I don’t see any significant change there, majorly because I haven't changed at all, also I feel I am blessed to have worked with amazing crews who I shared camaraderie with, irrespective of the role I was playing.
Yes, as I said - the pressure to perform is definitely more but I try to channelise my energy into delivering a better output rather than succumbing to it.
Yes, I strongly believe so. Films do have an influence on society in the smallest and the biggest of ways. They can bring about change in social norms and make people comfortable with topics that they otherwise would not be open to discussing.
I always said that as and when a good script for two brothers comes our way, we will do it. Hope that happens soon!
Yes, life has changed and changed for the better. She has added joy to our lives from the moment she entered the world. Our life is more meaningful now and wholesome. It’s honestly the best thing to have happened to me and Aakriti.
No, honestly that’s not a filter that I am keeping. I have always said yes to projects that strike a chord in me and I continue to do that. Neither she needs to make personal or professional choices in life keeping me in mind.
My favourite team is Argentina and I am supporting them all the way. Naa Meena, naa hii teena, sirf Argentina.
Honestly, I feel it would be unfair for me to comment on it. I am sure our players and the authorities are putting their best foot forward.
You can expect to see me in a spy thriller by Zee Studios. It’s called ‘Berlin’ and then an Amazon original series called ‘Jubilee’.