25 years have passed since Arshad Warsi entered Bollywood. In a recent interview, she recalls the ups and downs of her career. The actor thanks all the people who believed in him and assures that he still has a long way to go.
Arshad begins his career as a choreographer in the 1993 film Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. Three years later, he makes his acting debut with Tere Mere Sapne, which premiered on December 6, 1996.
“I am surprised and happy to have turned 25 in Bollywood. I never thought I would still be here 25 years later. It was scary that I used to see my classmates disappear one by one. I always thought: I’m the next one out. “
“I was terrified to make my debut because I had never acted before. The idea of playing the title role was scary. I tried very hard not to act. I am one of the rare races that has done everything possible to get out of the movie. Because I was so afraid of failing. “
“There I was, while everyone said: is this boy the protagonist? I’ve been through everything; bad phases where I didn’t have a job to work non-stop. I am very grateful to all those people who believed in me and still have confidence in me. And the public too. I feel like I still have a long way to go. So the truth is, I’ve worked in the industry for 25 years and I’m still looking for work because that’s how the industry works. “
For a long time, Arshad assumed it was pure luck that he got a job: “I thought: people think I’m an actor, wow.” As she explored more characters, she gained more confidence in her craft and can now proudly say, “I know my job. That phase ended where I thought it was luck. I definitely have some talent in me. “
Over the years, he has impressed audiences and critics alike with his performances in projects such as the Munna Bhai series, Ishqiya (2010), the Golmaal franchise, Jolly LLB (2013), Seher (2005), and Asur. And he has many projects ready.
“I am thankful for every day. Because as soon as you face reality, you can say: I’m getting old and work is dwindling. But it doesn’t look like that. I’m suddenly too busy, “he says.
In fact, you like to experiment after letting go of your fear of failure. “I don’t take failure or success too seriously. I don’t give up so easily either. These are the things that unconsciously worked for me, ”said the 53-year-old actor.