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Mumbai:
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, whowould be seen in yet another negative role in Nikhil Advani'sD-DAY, likes to challenge himself and intimidate people,says the filmmaker.
Kapoor, who ruled hearts in 80s as a romantic hero,has of late played a variety of roles including that of astrict family head in Patiala House, a villain inAgneepath, a college dean in Student of the Year and anageing bachelor sporting tattoos in Chashme Baddoor.
The 60-year-old is taking his second inning in films,as a challenge. "He is like put me in a situation or take meout of situations and challenge me," Advani said.
Kapoor took everyone by surprise and won acclaim forplaying a baddie Rauf Lala in Agneepath. This helped Advanito convince him for yet another role with grey shades,modelled on underworld don - Dawood Ibrahim.
"When I met Rishiji first and discussed the role, hewas like are you mad, I am not doing it. We did a look test,not to convince me, but him. He got convinced and decided toplay this role," Advani said.
The trailer of D-Day shows Kapoor with a wig in suits,silk kurtas, sporting aviators and a moustache.
Advani insists that his film is not inspired by anyreal-life incident or person.
"Our film is fictional. One might feel it is based orinspired from someone or the other but it is not. The filmdoes draw inspiration from our history," Advani said.
Advani previously directed Kapoor in Patiala House andthe director says he shares a good relation with him.
"It was not intimidating for me to work with him butit was for others. He likes to intimidate people. I share awonderful relation with him. I did two films with him. Heknows what I am doing. We enjoy each other's company," Advanisaid.
D Day features Rishi Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, IrrfanKhan, Shruti Haasan and Huma Qureshi in lead roles. Theaction -thriller releases on July 19.
Kapoor, who ruled hearts in 80s as a romantic hero,has of late played a variety of roles including that of astrict family head in Patiala House, a villain inAgneepath, a college dean in Student of the Year and anageing bachelor sporting tattoos in Chashme Baddoor.
The 60-year-old is taking his second inning in films,as a challenge. "He is like put me in a situation or take meout of situations and challenge me," Advani said.
Kapoor took everyone by surprise and won acclaim forplaying a baddie Rauf Lala in Agneepath. This helped Advanito convince him for yet another role with grey shades,modelled on underworld don - Dawood Ibrahim.
"When I met Rishiji first and discussed the role, hewas like are you mad, I am not doing it. We did a look test,not to convince me, but him. He got convinced and decided toplay this role," Advani said.
The trailer of D-Day shows Kapoor with a wig in suits,silk kurtas, sporting aviators and a moustache.
Advani insists that his film is not inspired by anyreal-life incident or person.
"Our film is fictional. One might feel it is based orinspired from someone or the other but it is not. The filmdoes draw inspiration from our history," Advani said.
Advani previously directed Kapoor in Patiala House andthe director says he shares a good relation with him.
"It was not intimidating for me to work with him butit was for others. He likes to intimidate people. I share awonderful relation with him. I did two films with him. Heknows what I am doing. We enjoy each other's company," Advanisaid.
D Day features Rishi Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, IrrfanKhan, Shruti Haasan and Huma Qureshi in lead roles. Theaction -thriller releases on July 19.