Showing posts with label Arjun Kapoor marriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arjun Kapoor marriage. Show all posts
Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora to tie the knot this year?
7:48 AM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (May 20, 2022)
Actor-couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora will reportedly take their relationship to the next level.
According to a source quoted by Bollywood Life, “Arjun and Malaika are madly and deeply in love with each other. Their love made us believe in true love. And now, they have decided to take one step ahead in their relationship by getting married. The couple will mostly do a winter wedding in Mumbai... They have decided to finalise the date in November or December and do an intimate wedding.”
Lately, the couple has been vocal about their fondness for each other, and have been comfortable talking about their relationship, too.
In an interview with HT recently, Kapoor said, “The decision to come out and be open about our relationship was not something that was planned. It’s not like we spoke about it. It happened organically. As a man, I had to give space and respect to Malaika and her life decisions on whether she wants to make things public or give it more time. We knew we had to do it at some point.”
Arora was previously married to actor Arbaaz Khan and has a 19-year-old son, Arhaan.
Even though I come from a broken home, I believe in marriage-Arjun Kapoor
8:06 AM
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; June 7, 2019)
Arjun Kapoor has not been very vocal about his personal life, but in a recent chat with BT, the actor spoke about family, marriage plans and his relationship with Malaika Arora. Excerpts...
The fact that Malaika is older than you has been the talking point for trolls...I wouldn’t even want to speak about this and give it importance. It doesn’t matter to me, so I don’t want to justify anything.
While you haven’t spoken about your relationship, you didn’t try to hide it either…
I respect the fact that the media has been so respectful about our relationship. We are not hiding anything either. I am in a good personal and professional space. I hope it continues this way. I don’t want to go into the details right now. There has to be dignity in the way you conduct yourself in a relationship, and I want to maintain that. I would like to talk about it as time unfolds rather than jumping the gun. We have opened the doors to the world to know that we are together. When the time is right, I will go into details and speak about it.
Speculations about your marriage continue...
It’s people’s job to speculate and mine to clarify. Log shaadi ke baad takle hotey hain. Main shaadi ke dauran takla nahi hona chahta. (He’s shooting for a film, for which, he has shaved his head). I am not interested in getting married right now. I am 33 and marriage is not the be all and end all of a relationship. There’s more to discover and explore about each other.
Do you believe in marriage?
Even though I come from a broken home, I believe in marriage. I see a lot of happily married couples around. I believe it is a good option to have. But that doesn’t mean you can jump the gun and go straight to it. Life has to lead you to it. You have to discover things, enjoy the relationship’s ups and downs, and then see where it takes you.
Sonam (Kapoor) is married and so is Ranveer (Singh). So many celeb marriages happened in the past two years. Is there any peer pressure to tie the knot?
Peer pressure hota hai pehli drink peeney ke liye. Shaadi ke liye peer pressure nahi hota. That’s a teenage thing. When you are mature enough to take decisions on your own, peer pressure doesn’t matter. Nobody can ever tell me what to do. You need to feel these things from within. That’s the way it should be. Well-wishers can always tell you what they think. They are there to help you out, but at the end of the day, I know my family and friends have always been respectful of who I am as a person. They will always be supportive, but nobody ever tells me that you must do something because everybody else is doing it.
You spoke about coming from a broken home. The aftermath of a tragedy (Sridevi’s death) got your sister Anshula and you closer to Janhvi and Khushi. How would you describe the bond that you all share today?
We are still discovering each other. It’s not easy. It’s still work in progress. By the grace of God, people have been kind enough to have allowed us that space to grieve and come together, learn about each other. They are very good kids. I ideally wouldn’t have wished to meet them in these circumstances, but maybe we have to make the best out of the worst situation. The other day, Janhvi had come over for dinner. She felt bad that she wasn’t around for the release of my recent film. A year ago this relationship didn’t exist. It’s nice to have more people around you who support and encourage you and who you can share the smallest things of your life with. My dad feels happy that the four of us get along so well. It makes his life slightly simpler, even though he has to deal with most of it alone. At the end of the day, he has lost a partner.
We, as kids, can only support him. This has brought our entire family together, not just the four of us. Anil chachu, Sunita chachi, Sanjay, Maheep, Sonam, Rhea... it’s like we all have become extra protective of each other. A loss makes you realise how delicate and unpredictable life is, which is a reality.
You lost your mother (Mona Kapoor) early on. Who became your support system after that?
It has always been my sister Anshula. The silent support is sometimes more important than the vocal one. We didn’t have any support system except for each other at that point in time. I diverted my mind and attention to work, while Anshula took care of the house. I didn’t want Janhvi and Khushi to suffer the same way. I had my friends and family, but I didn’t engage with them enough. I signed five films and jumped into it. My friends, family, staff and father (though we didn’t live in the same home) did whatever they could for me at that point. I have relied on everyone in small ways. Knowing that they were around gave me courage.
DNA Exclusive: I’m 33 and in no hurry to get married-Arjun Kapoor
7:57 AM
Meena Iyer (DNA; April 25, 2019)
For months on end, speculations have been rife about Arjun Kapoor’s marriage to Malaika Arora. Tentative dates, suggested dress codes, destinations and ceremonial details were tossed around. Frankly, even we at After Hrs, did buy into some of this. However, since neither the ‘groom’ nor the ‘bride’ were willing to address the question directly, it became nearly impossible to call out the bluff.
Finally, we managed to meet Arjun (quite by chance) and before he could retreat into his shell, we asked him:
Are you getting married in June?
No, I am not. I’m 33 and you have to take my word when I say, I’m in no hurry to get married.
What about the constant speculation surrounding your nuptials?
You tell me! The subject of my wedding is not something that I would like to talk about. Frankly, if I was tying the knot, people would know about it. Today, nothing stays or needs to be hidden beyond a point.
So, you are okay with this constant speculation?
Speculation is harmless. But I admit, I don’t like to respond to it all the time. Also, it gets tiring for the people involved to constantly react. There has been so much gossip on this subject that even the people who earlier tended to believe it are no longer doing so. I don’t have anything against anyone.
Are you tired of prying eyes?
No. The media and the paparazzi are doing their job. The people reading the ‘gossip’ are doing their job. They are forming an opinion based on what they are reading. No one is to blame. However, I have to do my actual job.
Which is?
(Laughs) I have to be an actor first. Honestly, through all this, the only constant has been that I have been shooting for Panipat. I have been at work every day and I am shooting continuously until May 31, except perhaps for a few days, when I will be promoting, India’s Most Wanted.
It has been a season of weddings in Bollywood for a while...
I know it is the marriage season. But marriage is a big commitment. I will do it when I am ready.
Do you admit Malaika Arora is special?
Yes, she is.
Nothing more on her?
I don’t have anything to discuss. I have nothing to hide. What the world is seeing, they are seeing. However, I have no desire to justify my personal life beyond a point. It is important to have good people around me and I feel fortunate that I have such individuals in my life.
You hang out a lot with Malaika, Kareena (Kapoor Khan), etc?
Malaika, Kareena, Amrita (Ladak) and a bunch of us have always been close. I have hung out with them for years on end. It is not in the recent past.
Who are the others you are close to?
Rohit (Dhawan), Varun’s older brother and Ranbir (Kapoor) are also close friends. In fact, I hang out with Rohit and Varun. Aarti (Shetty) is also a dear friend. I don’t have too many friends who are my age or younger than me. I’ve always been a mature soul who bonds better with those who are older.
On my 33rd birthday, my grandmother issued a threat/request/command that I get married-Arjun Kapoor
8:05 AM
Arjun Kapoor opens up on marriage, how his first film defined his career choices, and the potential he sees in Janhvi who impressed him with her debut performance
Roshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 8, 2018)
Arjun Kapoor, who has been busy with the filming of Raj Kumar Gupta’s India’s Most Wanted, based on a true-life capture of a terrorist without a single bullet being fired, is quick to point out that it’s not a typical espionage thriller but an emotional roller-coaster, showcasing what these unsung heroes go through when on a dangerous mission for the country so we can sleep peacefully at night. “As actors we don’t usually get to experience these emotions which makes this film close to my heart,” he says, admitting Gupta and he have wanted to collaborate for a long time, and almost did on the screen adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel, Revolution 2020. “But I believe this is the right project for us to come together.”
About terrorism, Arjun agrees that this is not the safest time to be alive. “The internet spreads negativity fast, and both people and countries have an abundance of opinions which creates more turbulence. Also, in our selfishness, we try to protect our boundaries rather than resolve issues,” he reasons, adding that while he doesn’t condone violence, he’s proud that India has one of the best armies. “So, while we hear of some terror attacks, many were thwarted quietly because of agents who work tirelessly so we feel safe.”
Meanwhile, Namaste England is gearing up for a Dussehra release, and Arjun promises this film too will make us feel proud to be an Indian. “It unfolds 10 years after Namaste London. Times have changed and thought processes have evolved, but if you liked that film, you’ll enjoy this one too. It’s vintage Hindi cinema in contemporary desi form with a videsi touch and will make you believe in love,” Arjun promises, adding that while Ishaqzaade didn’t offer much scope for romance between Parineeti Chopra and him, this time it blossoms.
Reuniting with his first co-star, he admits, will always be an emotional journey. “But while a lot has changed in these six years, in a strange way between us, kuch nahin badla hai (nothing has changed). The fear and anxiety of a debut is gone, and the comfort level is higher,” he says.
Reminiscing about his debut, he admits that for a boy born and brought up in Mumbai, it was an eyeopener living in Lucknow for four months, understanding the problems a guy like his character, Parma, faces at the grassroot levels, walking the galis where real stories are born. “Without Ishaqzaade I’d have never understood our country or cinema. It defined my career and my choices as an actor. My journey would’ve been very different had I been launched with a typical romcom, and with Namaste England I’ve come a full circle,” he asserts, pointing out that it’s flattering to go out into the world and see that because of social media, the attitude to India has changed in the last five years. “Fifteen years ago, I’d have to explain our country and film industry in detail. Now, India is no longer perceived as a country of snake charmers, but as a power to reckon with, and Bollywood is a big draw,” he says.
However, the actor is peeved about our crumbling infrastructure and has been ranting against Mumbai’s potholes. “As a taxpayer, I have the right to be concerned, more so since as a Mumbaikar I want it to be the best city in the world. I’m not asking for new roads, but the ones that exist need to be maintained better. Every time the monsoons arrive, we have a deluge of reactions. Knowing they come every year, why can’t we be better prepared, let some people take accountability?” he grouses.
Meanwhile, on his 33rd birthday, his grandmother, Nirmal Kapoor, issued a “threat and a request, a bribe and a command” that he get married. Laughing, he says, “Dadi has never articulated her feelings so firmly. Before this, it was all said in jest, this time she’s put a tick to it, and since dadi has few expectations from me, I intend to fulfil this demand at the right time with the right person,” he says. Pointing out that he’d like his sister Anshula and cousin Rhea to settle down first, he adds,“Besides, there have just been two weddings (Mohit Marwah and Sonam Kapoor) and we should give the family time too, else they’ll get tired attending weddings. Mujhe bas thodi si mohlat de do (just give me some time), please.”
Talking of family, it was beautiful the way he welcomed Janhvi (right) into
the industry on the social media, offering brotherly advice and apologizing for not being by her side on the eve of the trailer launch
of Dhadak. Pointing out that he got a chance to interact with Janhvi and
Khushi recently, more with the former because she had a film coming up,
he’s come to realise that she is a sensible girl who has everything
sorted in her head and conducts herself with dignity. “All these are
important attributes for a good actor. None of us start out being
perfect, I didn’t, but in Janhvi’s case the foundation is strong, she’ll
build on that and get better with every film. I see tremendous
potential, Dhadak was just the tip of the iceberg,” he insists.
Arjun is impressed with her performance, particularly post interval, when she’s fighting with her husband and becomes a mother. “She’s very young and it was her first film, but I saw nuances you’d expect from someone more mature. When Janhvi was on screen, you couldn’t take your eyes off her,” he raves, pointing out that Dhadak was the right launch for her and its success proves both Ishaan (Khatter) and she have been accepted. “She’s an introvert and needs time to come out of her shell. We are really proud of her and while as a family our reasons are emotional, I can say as an actor that Janhvi Kapoor is here to stay,” he states confidently.
A few months from now, Arjun will go back into history for his first period film, Panipat, and is impressed with Ashutosh Gowariker’s attention to detail. “Our few interactions have taught me so much. And with Sanju sir (Sanjay Dutt) and Kriti (Sanon), there will be great energy on the set. It’ll be a battle royal,” he says.
I think being single is a crime-Arjun Kapoor
9:01 AM
Madhureeta Mukherjee (BOMBAY TIMES; May 15, 2016)
He sings “Main hoon super
man...“ with pure filmi flamboyance. Yet, he knows that even with ripped
muscles and a body suit, he can't take you on a flight of fantasy . But
he possesses other ammo, or let's just say superpowers of a different
kind. More human, maybe. He is a realist, a man with a terrific sense of
humour who can laugh at himself. That's what makes Arjun Kapoor
immensely likeable. He's unconventionally good looking. Tucked behind his
machismo and the shadow of his stubble is a cute boyishness that makes
him truly attractive. There is never a blah moment while talking to him,
and like a “thorough-bred filmi“ he can woo the media and tackle the
trolls with equal candour and ease. Bravo. And oh, he's deceptive,
too. His droopy eyes make you think that he's distracted, but no, he's
all
there. Relaxed, but smooth and spontaneous, his mind is racing as he
talks about...
Four years of success, stardom and some heartbreak too...
It feels like 20 years, though it's only been four. My first film, Ishaqzaade, did well and I got four damn good films because of it. With Aurangzeb, I just knew that the film wasn't going to work; though I think it was one of my most underrated performances. I did the film too early in my career, but I stand by it. Back then, its failure didn't shake my confidence, as I was sure about Gunday, Finding Fanny and 2 States. In the last three years, there has been a sudden burst of accepting new concepts, so if the film was made today, its fate would have been different. I trusted my instinct about Ki & Ka, so I decided to turn co-producer for the first time. Without boasting I can say that I feel validated. I give my dad (Boney Kapoor) utmost credit for my business acumen. It is in my blood. I am a thoroughbred filmi ghoda. Today, actors have to be as much a producer's actor as a director's actor. Given the amount of money we charge, we dare not be unprofessional. It is our face and we stand to gain the most.
A film that shook his ground....
The flop that hit me was Tevar. It felt like someone knocked the wind out of me. When you do a home production, it always hurts more. I wasn't ready to accept that Tevar didn't do well. During Aurangzeb I was prepared for it. It took me three months after release to come to terms with it. Tevar was emotionally more overwhelming as I got written off after it. A lot of people very silently put their hands up and said... we can't back him anymore. Suddenly, I had no film and the last one was a flop. The perception is ...achcha yeh supporting ban sakta hai, it didn't happen but it could go to that extreme. Then I signed a film with R Balki who is known for his unique films and I told myself that I don't care what the world thinks but I will do this. When nobody backed me, then I backed myself and I don't blame them for it. That is how the industry works. After Tevar, I am better prepared to deal with failure.
Shifting gears and revving up his career to turn director...
I was always preparing to be a director; I am still doing that vehemently. This is all a means to an end. I didn't even know I would be an actor; I always wanted to be a cameraman. I was obsessed with Baba Azmi, and I would sit in the camera trolley all day while he shot for Prem and Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. I struggled to start writing a script, but I can't put a page down without hating it. Direction is my calling. At 21, I was thinking of directing my first film, though I think I would have made a rubbish film then. I think you need to experience life a little more to make a movie. At 30, I am sensitised to what is happening around me and I am a lot less gimmicky. I'm glad it didn't work out then, otherwise Hindustan ko bahut badi flop milti.
His more love, less hate relationship with the media...
The media has been very pro me, that's also the reason I feel the audience has been pro me. I meet the media mostly during movie promotions, and the problem is that we never have enough time. Like today, the way I am talking to you, it is more like a genuine conversation than an interview. I understand that the relationship between the media and an actor is give and take. I cannot pretend that mujhe inki zaroorat nahi hai and vice-versa. There will be ups and downs like in any relationship, but the fact remains that as long as we are going to be in this profession we have to work around it, so we might as well enjoy it.
Deceptive looks...
Well, I have a face that is very deceptive, and sometimes, I look disinterested, angry and arrogant. I don't know why. I am guessing because I have a deadpan look and droopy eyes. Also because my face is like that, I've played intense characters, but it doesn't mean I am really the person that you see in my movies. If you hang around with me you will realise that I am closer to my character in Ki & Ka and 2 States. I am genuinely not the angry young man that people think I am. I am actually damn funny but nobody gets to see that.
Man enough to mangle the mean tweets...
How can these faceless people typing nonsense on social media anger me? What have they done in their life? I laugh at it. They are probably frustrated and it gives them a kick. I have dealt with so much worse in my life, nobody can fathom that. I know we all have a story and I'm not the only one, but I have seen enough in life to ignore some childish tweets. I have been called fat and ugly for so long, even when I was not on social media. You need to have a sense of humour to be in this industry, as everybody will have an opinion about you and we can't react to everything.
Social media is addictive, but it makes stars non-exclusive...
I agree that we have sold our soul to social media. I resisted it for long as I knew I have an addictive personality. Now, I am really active. Yes, I wouldn't want to put my life on a platter and serve it to the audience, but I also don't have these notions about being an elusive star. Anyway, we will never have that exclusivity that the previous generation of actors had. Earlier, to catch a glimpse of a star was such a big deal. That is why actors are called stars, as they don't come down to the earth. Now, we actors are coming to you (the media). We are on reality shows, and every party we go to gets covered. That sheen of stardom is gone now. It would be foolish to blame the media. It is a result of progression. Whether it is for better or worse is a different debate, so we rather accept it than fight it.
Never taking stardom for granted and resting on the armchair of a filmi legacy...
I have never taken my stardom for granted. Or the fact that my father is a producer. He has provided me with what a father is supposed to and has given me his name. I am proud of that name. I have got a lot of love and respect from the industry because of him, and it has opened doors for me. But now, I have to follow my own path, create my own life and make him proud. My father says that he loves being told that he's my father. If he feels that way, I am happy. I think people will not judge me for whose son I am, but for the person I am.
A long line of link-ups. Being single ain't easy...
I think being single is a crime. I have committed a sin by being single (laughs). I can't be written about for saying hello to people and having casual conversations with them. How much will I justify? I am going to go out as a young guy and live my life; people should be allowed to do that. The conclusion of every conversation with the opposite sex can't always lead to a relationship. At times, there is a lot implied by the media in jest, and you think it is harmless. You can discuss someone's work, but it is not harmless to discuss someone's personal life as frivolously as it has happened in my case in the last six-eight months. Also, because I have not reacted to it and laughed it off, it doesn't mean that I'm not irritated about it. I didn't think the repercussions of being silent would be so much. Also, I think I am the only single one left, so I am linked with anyone (grins). The insinuations are upsetting, the generic conversations are not. As long as you don't hit below the belt, it is okay, but the insinuations are bulls**t.
Bonhomie with the boys...
Whether it is Ranveer (Singh), Varun (Dhawan) or Ranbir (Kapoor), I really get along with these boys. Our bonhomie is rare. I look out for Varun like he is my younger brother, and I am close to his elder brother Rohit, too. And we all know that Ranbir is the torchbearer of change when it comes to young actors. I also have amazing friends around me like Kunal Rawal, Aarti Shetty and Abhishek Varman who are honest and realistic. In fact, I have chosen friends who only put me down. They make me believe that my career is going to get over tomorrow (laughs). But really, I'm glad to have honest people around me as it's easy to get carried away with success. I would love to do an Ocean's Eleven kind of film with all of us - Ranbir, Ranveer, Varun and me. It might not get made but just one day of shooting will be a blast.
Four years of success, stardom and some heartbreak too...
It feels like 20 years, though it's only been four. My first film, Ishaqzaade, did well and I got four damn good films because of it. With Aurangzeb, I just knew that the film wasn't going to work; though I think it was one of my most underrated performances. I did the film too early in my career, but I stand by it. Back then, its failure didn't shake my confidence, as I was sure about Gunday, Finding Fanny and 2 States. In the last three years, there has been a sudden burst of accepting new concepts, so if the film was made today, its fate would have been different. I trusted my instinct about Ki & Ka, so I decided to turn co-producer for the first time. Without boasting I can say that I feel validated. I give my dad (Boney Kapoor) utmost credit for my business acumen. It is in my blood. I am a thoroughbred filmi ghoda. Today, actors have to be as much a producer's actor as a director's actor. Given the amount of money we charge, we dare not be unprofessional. It is our face and we stand to gain the most.
A film that shook his ground....
The flop that hit me was Tevar. It felt like someone knocked the wind out of me. When you do a home production, it always hurts more. I wasn't ready to accept that Tevar didn't do well. During Aurangzeb I was prepared for it. It took me three months after release to come to terms with it. Tevar was emotionally more overwhelming as I got written off after it. A lot of people very silently put their hands up and said... we can't back him anymore. Suddenly, I had no film and the last one was a flop. The perception is ...achcha yeh supporting ban sakta hai, it didn't happen but it could go to that extreme. Then I signed a film with R Balki who is known for his unique films and I told myself that I don't care what the world thinks but I will do this. When nobody backed me, then I backed myself and I don't blame them for it. That is how the industry works. After Tevar, I am better prepared to deal with failure.
Shifting gears and revving up his career to turn director...
I was always preparing to be a director; I am still doing that vehemently. This is all a means to an end. I didn't even know I would be an actor; I always wanted to be a cameraman. I was obsessed with Baba Azmi, and I would sit in the camera trolley all day while he shot for Prem and Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. I struggled to start writing a script, but I can't put a page down without hating it. Direction is my calling. At 21, I was thinking of directing my first film, though I think I would have made a rubbish film then. I think you need to experience life a little more to make a movie. At 30, I am sensitised to what is happening around me and I am a lot less gimmicky. I'm glad it didn't work out then, otherwise Hindustan ko bahut badi flop milti.
His more love, less hate relationship with the media...
The media has been very pro me, that's also the reason I feel the audience has been pro me. I meet the media mostly during movie promotions, and the problem is that we never have enough time. Like today, the way I am talking to you, it is more like a genuine conversation than an interview. I understand that the relationship between the media and an actor is give and take. I cannot pretend that mujhe inki zaroorat nahi hai and vice-versa. There will be ups and downs like in any relationship, but the fact remains that as long as we are going to be in this profession we have to work around it, so we might as well enjoy it.
Deceptive looks...
Well, I have a face that is very deceptive, and sometimes, I look disinterested, angry and arrogant. I don't know why. I am guessing because I have a deadpan look and droopy eyes. Also because my face is like that, I've played intense characters, but it doesn't mean I am really the person that you see in my movies. If you hang around with me you will realise that I am closer to my character in Ki & Ka and 2 States. I am genuinely not the angry young man that people think I am. I am actually damn funny but nobody gets to see that.
Man enough to mangle the mean tweets...
How can these faceless people typing nonsense on social media anger me? What have they done in their life? I laugh at it. They are probably frustrated and it gives them a kick. I have dealt with so much worse in my life, nobody can fathom that. I know we all have a story and I'm not the only one, but I have seen enough in life to ignore some childish tweets. I have been called fat and ugly for so long, even when I was not on social media. You need to have a sense of humour to be in this industry, as everybody will have an opinion about you and we can't react to everything.
Social media is addictive, but it makes stars non-exclusive...
I agree that we have sold our soul to social media. I resisted it for long as I knew I have an addictive personality. Now, I am really active. Yes, I wouldn't want to put my life on a platter and serve it to the audience, but I also don't have these notions about being an elusive star. Anyway, we will never have that exclusivity that the previous generation of actors had. Earlier, to catch a glimpse of a star was such a big deal. That is why actors are called stars, as they don't come down to the earth. Now, we actors are coming to you (the media). We are on reality shows, and every party we go to gets covered. That sheen of stardom is gone now. It would be foolish to blame the media. It is a result of progression. Whether it is for better or worse is a different debate, so we rather accept it than fight it.
Never taking stardom for granted and resting on the armchair of a filmi legacy...
I have never taken my stardom for granted. Or the fact that my father is a producer. He has provided me with what a father is supposed to and has given me his name. I am proud of that name. I have got a lot of love and respect from the industry because of him, and it has opened doors for me. But now, I have to follow my own path, create my own life and make him proud. My father says that he loves being told that he's my father. If he feels that way, I am happy. I think people will not judge me for whose son I am, but for the person I am.
A long line of link-ups. Being single ain't easy...
I think being single is a crime. I have committed a sin by being single (laughs). I can't be written about for saying hello to people and having casual conversations with them. How much will I justify? I am going to go out as a young guy and live my life; people should be allowed to do that. The conclusion of every conversation with the opposite sex can't always lead to a relationship. At times, there is a lot implied by the media in jest, and you think it is harmless. You can discuss someone's work, but it is not harmless to discuss someone's personal life as frivolously as it has happened in my case in the last six-eight months. Also, because I have not reacted to it and laughed it off, it doesn't mean that I'm not irritated about it. I didn't think the repercussions of being silent would be so much. Also, I think I am the only single one left, so I am linked with anyone (grins). The insinuations are upsetting, the generic conversations are not. As long as you don't hit below the belt, it is okay, but the insinuations are bulls**t.
Bonhomie with the boys...
Whether it is Ranveer (Singh), Varun (Dhawan) or Ranbir (Kapoor), I really get along with these boys. Our bonhomie is rare. I look out for Varun like he is my younger brother, and I am close to his elder brother Rohit, too. And we all know that Ranbir is the torchbearer of change when it comes to young actors. I also have amazing friends around me like Kunal Rawal, Aarti Shetty and Abhishek Varman who are honest and realistic. In fact, I have chosen friends who only put me down. They make me believe that my career is going to get over tomorrow (laughs). But really, I'm glad to have honest people around me as it's easy to get carried away with success. I would love to do an Ocean's Eleven kind of film with all of us - Ranbir, Ranveer, Varun and me. It might not get made but just one day of shooting will be a blast.
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