PVR Movies First Magazine - June Edition 2019 June 2019 | Page 22

ARJAN BAJWA
GUEST INTERVIEW
Actor, Kabir Singh
The Hindi remake of the 2017 Telugu cult blockbuster
Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh is among the year’s most
awaited movies. Arjan Bajwa, who plays a key role in
the film, speaks about his character in it.
Give us three great reasons to watch Kabir Singh
It’s an intense love story, and we haven’t had that on
screen for a very long time. Secondly, although the
lead character is shown to be violent, unreasonable and
rebellious, the final message of the film is positive. It is a
good reminder to today’s youth that there is no romance
or reward in harming yourself. Stop the downhill slide
and take control of yourself. The third reason is the
powerful characterisation—you’ll relate to the key
characters in the film.
What’s your role in the film
I play Shahid Kapoor’s elder brother. My character, Karan,
is sorted and balanced, with a square head above his
shoulders. He’s there for his brother through thick and
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thin, trying to reason with him and control his aggression.
Unlike in the original film, my character has more of a say
in his sibling’s life. That’s because we have been portrayed
as a typical Punjabi family, to whom some amount of
assertiveness comes naturally.
What attracted you to this character
Though I had refused the role initially, the director,
Sandeep Reddy, was convinced I would do justice to
it. I have done some 10 Telugu films and he had seen
my work in them. He felt I would be the perfect foil
to Shahid’s untamed character and that we were well
matched in terms of physicality as well. Though I watched
Arjun Reddy, I felt I could give my own spin to the role,
which I have done.
How was your experience working with Shahid and Kiara?
I’ve known them for many years, but working on this intense,
angsty film gave us all a chance to forge a strong bond.
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