Sonam Kapoor recently shared screen space with her father Anil Kapoor in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, but it seems her brother Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, who is only two films only, has got the same opportunity rather early in his career. While rumours of Anil starring alongside Harsh in a biopic on Olympic Gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been doing the rounds, the veteran actor has now confirmed to a daily that he indeed will be playing the role of Harsh's onscreen father in the sports-based film. While Harsh essays the role of Abhinav, Anil will be seen as Abhinav’s father, Apjit Bindra.
“There was not a moment’s hesitation in accepting this part, and my son is confident enough to work with me even now when he’s just two films old. In fact, both my children — Sonam and Harsh — have been making brave choices from the beginning. Sonam started with an unconventional Saawariya directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Harsh’s launch in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya was equally unorthodox. They are both very confident actors. And the only reason it took so long for me to work with Sonam (in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga) is because we didn’t get a suitable film to come together before this," Anil stated.
Anil further talked about Harsh's role in the upcoming project and mentioned, “With the Abhinav Bindra biopic, I am proud to say I said ‘yes’ immediately. My son is playing a sportsperson who was the first individual gold medallist at the Olympics from India. I’d be happy to play a walk-on part in such a film that does the country proud." He concluded by saying that he prioritises his fatherly instincts over his acting ones and wishes to allow Harsh Varrdhan to take centrestage in the biopic. “For my children, I’d happily play supporting or even negligible parts,”
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film was earlier offered to Ranbir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.
(Source: Deccan Chronicle)
