SOUL SURVIVORS

I am a very practical person. I was not deluded about why my films weren't working. I wasn't deluded about what my shortcomings were - ARJUN KAPOOR When I was in school, I could never take charge of myself. In retrospect, I do wish I had the inner strength to do that. Today, if I get bullied, I know exactly how to handle myself - TARA SUTARIA

Arjun Kapoor and Tara Sutaria talk about making it on their own and more in their interviews heart-to-heart

AM MEETING HIM AFTER TWO YEARS. AND BOY HAS HE CHANGED! I WANT TO BLOW CETEES LIKE A ROADSIDE… AHEM JULIET?

Yes we’ve been privy to Arjun Kapoor’s transformation on social media. But the effect in person is more dramatic. The extra kilos have melted away. The six packs are difficult to miss. He’s lean mean and raring to go. He’s changed in other ways too. He’s visibly calmer, more in control, his personal life is coming up roses and daffodils too. He’s out in the open about his relationship with Malaika Arora. And that’s taken the edge off him.

On the professional front, the praise he received for Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar has put the spring back in his walk. Yes, he’s had more misses than hits. But he’s turned his back on the past. The future holds many possibilities. Things are looking up on all fronts. Like a jigsaw puzzle, everything is falling into place. He’s now determined to put his best foot forward. One foot at a time.

What has however not changed is his whacky sense of humour, his whiplash sarcasm and his warmth… and of course his passion for movies. He’ll still rib you good humoredly of course, about not getting the best debut award, not getting enough covers… it’s all said in jest and he expects you to understand that. As I said he radiates warmth all around.