Actor on RM Veerappan essay in Hindi version of biopic on J Jayalalithaa, and how he got his acting break because of daughter Sara Arjun
When Raj Arjun left his hometown of Bhopal to try his luck in Mumbai, he had a letter for Naseeruddin Shah. It was written by his mentor and theater legend Habib Tanveer while recommending him.
That was two decades ago. Despite all the efforts, Raj could not reach the great actor.
Raj was more or less alone in Mumbai. After doing small roles for years, he got success with Aamir Khan’s film. Secret Superstar. Things are now finally looking up for the actor whose latest release is Thalaivi. He has also recently played the role of Sai Baba in the web series Sabka Sai.
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J. He is playing the character of RM Veerappan in the Hindi version of Jayalalithaa’s biopic. Raj explains, “I am glad that I could play Veerappan, who is such an important figure in Tamil Nadu politics and cinema.” Hindu. “I was excited Thalaivi Minute’s director AL Vijay told me about it.”
He says it was an interesting experience to watch Samuthirakani, who plays Veerappan in the Tamil and Telugu versions. “He is a very good actor and we were treated well during the shoot,” he says.Thalaivi It has come out well and I would say it is one of the most important roles in my career.”
That career, he feared, might never take off while struggling in Mumbai. “I made a name for myself on the stage in Bhopal, and my family had – and still have – a crockery business, which I had to look after. But I decided to move to Mumbai,” says. “I was getting fed up with doing frivolous roles and I made a conscious decision not to do any of them. I could afford it, as my family in Bhopal could support me financially. “
Then a big break came out of the blue. He was accompanied by his daughter Sara – the child actor who played Vikram’s daughter. Diva Thirumagal – for an audition.
With his daughter Sara Arjun
“During my meeting with casting director Mukesh Chhabra, he told me about the auditions for Aamir Khan’s new film, and asked me to give it a try,” he says. “I was happy to be a part of that film; It also won me the best actor for a negative role. “
Recently, he won the Best Actor Award at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto NS mini painter of Junagadh, And Naseeruddin Shah was his co-star in the film.
He still has that letter with him.
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