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Tusshar Kapoor: Star Kid Baggage & Bollywood's Real Pressure
21 Jul
Summary
- Tusshar Kapoor reflects on the pressures of being Jeetendra's son.
- He prefers letting his work define him over public image.
- Kapoor misses the immersive film experience of earlier eras.
Tusshar Kapoor, marking 25 years in Bollywood, has openly addressed the unique expectations and pressures associated with being veteran actor Jeetendra's son. He noted that while star kids might seem privileged, they often face a distinct kind of public scrutiny.
Kapoor shared that the success of ensemble films like 'Welcome to the Jungle' is rewarding but brings anxiety about standing out amongst a large cast. He admitted a desire to be noticed and acknowledged for his contributions.
The actor also reflected on his career journey, expressing a fondness for the way films were experienced during the initial years of his career, highlighting the complete immersion in a film's release process.
Having witnessed his father Jeetendra's ups and downs, Kapoor has learned to remain grounded, avoiding excessive elation during success or dejection during lulls, understanding these are inherent to the profession.
He described the 'baggage' of being a star son, including unsolicited advice and the pressure to conform to a certain image, which he consciously chose to block out to focus on his work.
