Updated On: 14 January, 2023 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Hiren Kotwani
Armed with learnings of the past 10 years, Mission Majnu star Sidharth says he is now drawn to realistic characters

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Looking back on the past 10 years elicits mixed feelings in Sidharth Malhotra. He is both content and hungry for more. From being a rank outsider who landed Student of the Year (2012), to becoming one of the popular actors of today, it has been a steady climb, filled with learning and discovery. “When I started out, there was a lot of nervousness and anxiety. I learnt it all on the job, understood what steps to take, and how to improve in terms of performance or choice of films. I also learnt that intention is what matters. If you are true to the genre, and give your best in terms of the script and performance, [it brings results],” reflects the actor.
If the last decade saw him finding his feet, the next few years will be about building “the 2.0 version”. Netflix’s Mission Majnu is the first step in that direction. “Hopefully, Mission Majnu will mark a new version of me, in the avatar of a spy. After Shershaah [2021], I look forward to getting the same love from audiences and gratification for the [espionage] thriller.”