He performed the function of a butcher who indulged in intercourse trafficking.
Rishi Kapoor stated that when Karan Malhotra approached him for the movie, he didn’t see anyplace for him in Agneepath.
Rishi Kapoor efficiently depicted multi-layered characters all through his profession. He appeared in numerous roles and gave movies the much-needed momentum, be it in Karz, Bobby, Amar Akbar Anthony and Mulk. The late veteran actor even did a number of damaging roles, which not solely obtained important acclaim however was liked by the viewers. One such function was in Hrithik Roshan-starrer Agneepath. The Karan Malhotra-directorial movie acquired plenty of accolades from each critics and viewers. In Agneepath, Rishi Kapoor was seen in a brand new avatar, the place he donned a Karakul cap and kajal in his eyes. He performed the function of a butcher, Rauf Lala who indulged within the trafficking of minor women. The motion scenes between him and Hrithik Roshan have been one of many highlights of the movie.
Did you recognize that he was earlier reluctant to do the function? Before the discharge of Agneepath in 2011, at a press convention, Rishi Kapoor stated that when Karan Malhotra approached him for the movie, he didn’t see anyplace for him in it. “I told him he must be joking … and that if the movie does not work then I might be the only reason for it,” he added.
He additionally shared that it was the primary time in nearly 40 years in his profession that he had given a display look check. “I gave him an angry …bad look …a test look. He built up the confidence and eventually things worked out. He trusted me to have carried out the look,” Rishi Kapoor added.
In the movie, Sanjay Dutt’s Character Kancha and Rishi Kapoor’s rival Rauf Lala are rivals. Kancha was presupposed to be the primary villain, however due to Rishi’s most grey-shaded function, his character additionally acquired as a lot appreciation as Kancha.
After Agneepath was launched in 2012, Rishi Kapoorwon an IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.
The movie additionally featured Priyanka Chopra and Om Puri within the lead roles. Agneepath was produced by Karan Johar underneath the banner Dharma Productions. It was made on a funds of Rs 58 crore and globally earned round Rs 193 crore.
