When Anil Kapoor was compared to a classical singer during 24 series shoot, actor’s response stole the show: ‘I am just a small part of…’

Anil Kapoor remains one of the most prolific actors in Bollywood. The actor has successfully carved a niche for himself in the Hindi film industry with his power-packed performances, delivering countless hits. The 69-year-old’s latest movie, Subedaar, which premiered on Prime Video on March 5, has struck the right chord with audiences as fans have showered praises on the actor for his remarkable stint as a retired military officer. But do you know that during the promotions of Subedaar, Anil Kapoor had made one interesting revelation about a special compliment.

In a previous interview with IMDb, Anil Kapoor was asked about one compliment that he still holds close to his heart. The actor candidly revealed that he was compared to the brilliance of a trained and professional classical singer by the Director of Photography of Anil’s 2013 thriller series 24.

Anil Kapoor on receiving a compliment

Recalling the memorable moment, Anil Kapoor shared that the cinematographer had praised his versatility as an actor by comparing his craft to that of a classical singer, someone capable of effortlessly mastering every note, scale, and nuance with precision. The comparison left a lasting impression on the actor, not only because of its uniqueness but also because it acknowledged the depth and flexibility he brings to his performances.

However, true to his grounded nature, Anil Kapoor responded with humility. The actor emphasized that Indian cinema has been home to countless extraordinary artists far greater than himself. Anil Kapoor cited the examples of legendary names such as Dilip Kumar, Motilal, Naseeruddin Shah, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Irrfan Khan. While he deeply appreciated the compliment, Anil Kapoor viewed himself as merely a small contributor within the larger fraternity of immensely talented actors who have shaped Indian cinema’s legacy.

Anil Kapoor in Subedaar

Later in the conversation, Anil Kapoor opened up about performing stunts for Subedaar, all by himself. He admitted that the action sequences were performed by him, without any face replacement and zero special effects, highlighting that every scene was real. The actor added that although he had given his best, he was well-supported by the team and the director, who made sure that he was not injured on the set.

Subedaar, centres around Anil Kapoor as retired subedaar Arjun Maurya, who is haunted by the loss of his wife and the estrangement of a distant daughter. But as his newfound civilian life is jolted by one reckless act, old wounds reopen and he must summon the warrior within to face a new kind of war, one that hits too close to his heart. Subedaar also stars Radhika Madan, Aditya Rawal, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla and Faisal Malik in key roles.