Actor Anil Kapoor recently appeared on IMDb’s ‘Icons Only’ segment, where he revisited several milestones from his career and reflected on films he believes did not receive the recognition they deserved at the time of their release. The conversation took place following the release of his latest action drama Subedaar.
During the interaction, Kapoor spoke about certain films in his filmography that audiences now regard differently compared to when they first released. When asked about projects he considers underrated, the actor mentioned several titles that have gained appreciation over time. He said, "According to people I have interacted with, films like My Wife's Murder, is what they feel is underrated. And Eeshwar could have been much more celebrated. And, of course, there are certain films which were underrated and which were not celebrated when they were released, but they are celebrated now. Films like Nayak are celebrated more now. And of course, even Lamhe. But when the films were released, they were not loved as much as they are loved now. Even 1942: A Love Story."
Kapoor also spoke about the most physically demanding project he has worked on during his career. Recalling his experience while working on the Indian adaptation of 24—based on the original series starring Kiefer Sutherland—the actor described it as one of the toughest schedules he has faced. Sharing details about the demanding shoot, he said, "I made it in India. And I remember we started work at 7 o'clock in the morning. And we worked till the next day, almost 3, 3:30 in the afternoon. It was almost 36 to 40 hours at a stretch. 24 was a tough role because it was a lot of action, a lot of intense action, a lot of intense scenes. In my career, I've never worked such long hours."
Looking back at the early days of his journey in cinema, Kapoor also revealed the moment he felt he had truly connected with audiences. Referring to the release of Woh 7 Din, he said the film marked a turning point in his career. "When my film in 1983 released, Woh 7 Din, I felt well, I have connected with the people who go and watch my films on the big screen. I think that was kind of the beginning of the journey which started in 1983. And now it is 2026. It's almost 43 to 44 years."
Despite decades of success in the industry, Kapoor admitted that the appreciation he receives from fans continues to feel overwhelming. He said, "There are many fan interactions. Sometimes it really moves me. Sometimes it embarrasses me. Sometimes I get emotional. Sometimes I feel, 'do I deserve it?' It's too overwhelming and I'm honestly very, very, very grateful."
With a career spanning over four decades, Kapoor continues to remain active across films, streaming projects, and international collaborations while reflecting on the evolution of his work and the audience’s changing perception of it.
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