Wednesday, April 8, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Arjun Mathur Doesn't Find Sidharth A Good Actor

Darpan News Desk IANS, 26 Apr, 2019 08:49 PM

    "Made in Heaven" star Arjun Mathur says Sidharth Malhotra is not a good actor.


    Arjun expressed his views when he appeared on "By Invite Only" with "Sacred Games" star Kubbra Sait, read a statement.


    On a lighter vein, Arjun was asked to name the most overrated actor of the industry and he said: "I don't think Sidharth Malhotra is a good actor".


    Kubbra called "Sanju" and "The Accidental Prime Minister" overrated films. To this, Arjun, who was seen as Congress President Rahul Gandhi in the film, added: "I got hate for 'The Accidental Prime Minister' and I hate myself for doing that."


    Arjun was lauded for his portrayal of a homosexual character in Amazon Prime web series "Made In Heaven". The show, by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, touches upon issues like infidelity and struggles gay people face in India. The second season is already under works.


    Arjun said his character has inspired others to open up about their sexual orientation.


    "Around 10 people wrote to me that they have been able to come out (of the closet and speak) to their families because of my role," he said.


    Opening up about his style of approaching nudity, Arjun quipped: "I use this thing called substitution. I plaster my girlfriend's face on whoever you have to act with."


    The episode will air on Zoom on Saturday.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    With Super 30 And Batla House On Her Line-Up, Mrunal Thakur Says 'Audience Should Get To See A Different Side Of Her'

    Mrunal Thakur, who started her career with television but moved on to films and web series, says it is important for an actor to avoid getting into a comfort zone.

    With Super 30 And Batla House On Her Line-Up, Mrunal Thakur Says 'Audience Should Get To See A Different Side Of Her'

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 'You Are Perceived A Good Actor Only If You Give A 100 Crore Hit'

    The actor, who carved a niche by featuring in off-beat films, said he doesn't care about box office validation but if an actor's talent is measured in numbers, he can play the game too.

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 'You Are Perceived A Good Actor Only If You Give A 100 Crore Hit'

    Esha Gupta Pens Apology Letter To Nigerian Footballer Alexander Iwobi For Racist Remarks

    Bollywood actress and Arsenal supporter Esha Gupta, who faced anger on social media for making racist remarks against Alexander Iwobi, has penned an apology letter to the Nigerian footballer

    Esha Gupta Pens Apology Letter To Nigerian Footballer Alexander Iwobi For Racist Remarks

    B-Town Celebs Wish 'Nicest' Abhishek Bachchan On Birthday

    From wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to his friends John Abraham and Genelia Deshmukh, Bollywood celebrities filled Twitter with good wishes for Abhishek Bachchan on his 43rd birthday on Tuesday.

    B-Town Celebs Wish 'Nicest' Abhishek Bachchan On Birthday

    ‘Street Dancer’: Varun’s And His ‘Chirkut’, Shraddha’s First Look Out

    The film, ‘Street Dancer’ was the biggest dance film ever in 3D and is believed to be the prequel to the 'ABCD' franchise.

    ‘Street Dancer’: Varun’s And His ‘Chirkut’, Shraddha’s First Look Out

    SEE PICS: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Are Back From Their Romantic Getaway

    After their romantic vacation in New Zealand, power couple, Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma were spotted at the Mumbai airport on Monday morning.

    SEE PICS: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Are Back From Their Romantic Getaway