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Arjun Kapoor recently provided insights into his performance in the 2017 film Half Girlfriend, reflecting on aspects he wishes he could have approached differently. During an interview with Galatta Plus, he expressed dissatisfaction with his work, particularly citing the dubbing process as a significant factor that detracted from the authenticity of his original delivery.
In discussing his feelings about dubbing for films, Arjun admitted, “I wish I didn’t have to dub for Half Girlfriend with the dialect. I think I had done a good job on the set but then unfortunately, I had to dub. I am not somebody who is very fond of dubbing because it undermines the honesty in that moment. Also, we, in this generation, don’t dub all the time. Not to say it was my worst or whatever, but looking back as a critic, I wish I was able to retain the dialect. I was much better at my dialect during the live performance.”
Arjun further praised his co-star Vikrant Massey, noting, “Like Vikrant is much better in the dub. He is a much better actor in the film also, in that sense, much more nuanced. But I was supposed to play more to the gallery and I was not able to get the dialect correct in the dub, which I had achieved in the original scenes. So that’s a minor reflection and learning experience for me.”
Half Girlfriend, directed by Mohit Suri, is a romantic drama that premiered in 2017. It is an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name, featuring Arjun as Madhav Jha, a small-town student, and Shraddha Kapoor as Riya Somani, a wealthy Delhi girl. Their relationship navigates the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal aspirations.
Most recently, Arjun Kapoor appeared in Singham Again, where he took on a negative role that garnered him significant praise for his depiction of the antagonist in this action-oriented cop drama.
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