Kapoor was promoting ‘Tamasha’ in Pakistan.
By Raif Karerat
Crossover fans of Bollywood and Pakistani cinema are agog with rumors after Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor stated he was open to the idea of working in a Pakistani film.
During an interaction with the Pakistani press via video conference, Ranbir said if a Pakistani producer offers a “quality film with a great story,” he would waste no time in signing up for the project, according to The Express Tribune.
“My family has always worked for the welfare of cinema. It is true that the Indian film industry is bigger compared to Pakistan’s industry. The promotion and well-being of film culture in the region is the responsibility of local artists,” he said during the video chat which took place at Luxus Grand Cinema in Lahore on Friday.
Ranbir added that he is aware the Pakistani film industry has its own time-honored traditions and that there is no rivalry between Indian films and Pakistani cinema.
“We should all work for the promotion of film culture in the region,” he stated.
Regarding his new film, “Tamasha,” Ranbir said he would be proud if Pakistani audiences turned out in droves and made the film a success.
“[The] storyline is very powerful, hence there was no need to add ‘masala’ content’ like … [cliché] songs, etcetera,“ he stated. “It is a different film altogether that will fulfill the demands of the viewers. We’re lucky to have A.R. Rahman on board for the film. The audience will not forget the film’s music for years to come.”