Arjun Kapoor on Panipat: Wanted to remain loyal to my story

Updated On: 29 November, 2019 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

Attempting his first-period drama in Panipat, Arjun Kapoor explains why he didn't seek Ranveer Singh aka Bajirao's advice for his Maratha warrior act

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"I was surprised by the love the trailer received. I always keep my expectations modest," chuckles Arjun Kapoor as he discusses his first-period drama, Panipat. Known to have a deep understanding of market realities, the actor asserts that he greenlit the project to explore the forgotten Maratha history.

"This film starts off at the point where Marathas were ruling India. No one knew that they controlled the Mughals, who paid taxes to them. I loved that I knew so little about this story," says Kapoor, alluding that he walked into the universe created by Ashutosh Gowariker as a novice. Shaving his head was only the first step towards becoming Sadashivrao Bhau. "I worked with a diction coach, and looked the part. But it was harder to perfect the character's vulnerabilities. [What was] his personality like? Was he in love with Parvati Bai? I discovered him through this movie."

(From left) Kapoor in Panipat; Singh in Bajirao Mastani