Abhishek Kapoor knows how to recognise and nurture talent

Bollywood director Abhishek Kapoor believes in making impactful and different films. The filmmaker’s recent film ‘Kedarnath’ was set amid the backdrop of Uttarakhand floods, which ravaged the state in 2013. The film starred Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan in lead roles.

Now, Abhishek Kapoor also has an eye for talent and after recognizing the immense star potential in director Farhan Akhtar, he convinced Farhan to star in the mega-blockbuster ‘Rock On!’ that went on to win a National award.

Soon after Akhtar swept multiple awards for his performances, something that Kapoor was confident about when he recognised the actor in him.

Abhishek Kapoor’s ‘Kai Po Che’ that marked Sushant Singh Rajput’s debut, went on to become the most talked about film in 2013 not just for its relevant subject and treatment but also because a star was born with Sushant Singh Rajput. Four years later, the two who share a truly commendable partnership teamed up for ‘Kedarnath’, which was also Sara Ali Khan’s massive launch pad.

A trade source says, “Abhishek Kapoor is known to have a keen eye for talent. He launched names like Farhan Akhtar as an actor ( ‘Rock On’), Sushant Singh Rajput ( ‘Kai Po Che’), Rajkummar Rao ( ‘Kai Po Che’) and now Sara Ali Khan ( ‘Kedarnath’), all of whom are bonafide stars. Kapoor recognizes talent when he sees it and grooms and nurtures it to its full potential. He is a fine mentor, whether its conducting workshops, grooming them on their screen presence, right down to conversations and all else that goes into making a great actor”.

When contacted Abhishek Kapoor said, “Casting newcomers is not a deliberate move but a natural process and that is how it should be.  I guess I’ve been successful at it because my intention has always been to make my film and tell the story.”

He further added, “New talent from my films have always emerged as a byproduct of the films. They have to be right for the character and give it 100%. If any story demands a fresh face I won’t hold back. Besides, as a filmmaker, it gives me the opportunity to contribute to the pool of talent in the industry.”

Also Read: ‘Kedarnath’: Sara Ali Khan and Abhishek Kapoor visited THESE places before commencing the film

Dhaval Mehta

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