Thursday, December 25, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Finding Fanny' like an acting class for Arjun

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 11 Jul, 2014 08:59 AM
  • 'Finding Fanny' like an acting class for Arjun
Actor Arjun Kapoor, who will next be seen sharing screen space with veterans like Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia in "Finding Fanny", confesses he got to learn a lot on the sets.
 
Set in Goa, Homi Adajania's directorial venture also stars Deepika Padukone.
 
"I am a new actor, so for me, working with these actors is like a dream come true. I always used to tell Homi that this film is like an acting class for me," the actor told reporters Thursday on the sets of Disney's chat show "Captain Tiao" here. 
 
"I observed and noticed how veteran actors behave towards their work. Perhaps their experience will reflect in my work as well. It was great working with them all," he added.
 
Shot in English, "Finding Fanny" was such an opportunity for Arjun that he wanted to grab it with both hands, though he was initially skeptical.
 
"Initially, I thought it would be difficult. But I feel an actor should grab the opportunity of doing different things. So, I took a chance. 
 
"As far as the reaction to the trailer is concerned, people think that I can speak English also fluently. However, I am still learning to act properly in Hindi. It was a new chance for me and I didn't want to lose it," said Arjun.
 
The satirical comedy is set to release in September.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

IIFA 2014: 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' sweeps the honours

IIFA 2014: 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' sweeps the honours
It was “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” all the way at the 15th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's directorial venture bagged the maximum top honours including best picture and best director as well as the best actor award for Farhan Akhtar.

IIFA 2014: 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' sweeps the honours

First Look: Kevin Spacey joins Deepika in 'Lungi dance'

First Look: Kevin Spacey joins Deepika in 'Lungi dance'
Hollywood actor-director-producer Kevin Spacey was the show stealer at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards - he danced on the stage to "Lungi dance" number with Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone.

First Look: Kevin Spacey joins Deepika in 'Lungi dance'

John Travolta rocked IIFA stage with impromptu 'desi' dance

John Travolta rocked IIFA stage with impromptu 'desi' dance
Multi-talented Hollywood actor John Travolta, a dancer and singer par excellence, is so fond of Bollywood's song-dance that he matched steps with Priyanka Chopra on "Tune maari entry" without any prior preparation and wowed the audience

John Travolta rocked IIFA stage with impromptu 'desi' dance

Failure scares Priyanka Chopra

Failure scares Priyanka Chopra
National Award-winning Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who attended a panel discussion on acting with Hollywood actor-filmmaker Kevin Spacey at International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards here, says she has a huge fear of failure.

Failure scares Priyanka Chopra

Too many awards affect credibility: Abhay Deol

Too many awards affect credibility: Abhay Deol
Actor-producer Abhay Deol, who graced the Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards here, says it's good to celebrate cinema but when there are excessive number of awards, one tends to lose credibility.

Too many awards affect credibility: Abhay Deol

John Trovolta approached for Shekhar Kapoor's 'Paani'

John Trovolta approached for Shekhar Kapoor's 'Paani'
Amrican actor John Trovolta, who attended the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2014 here Friday, said he has been approached by filmaker Shekhar Kapoor for "Paani".

John Trovolta approached for Shekhar Kapoor's 'Paani'