Last Update: January 19, 2023, 07:36 IST
At an event for his upcoming release Mission Majnu, actor Sidharth Malhotra said he feels “lucky” to have got the opportunity to romance “so many women onscreen”. Well, it is no secret that he has been a part of some of the most memorable onscreen love stories in recent times. she is paired with actor Alia Bhatt Everyone was crazy about this pairing in their debut film Student Of The Year (2012). In the romantic comedy Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), Siddharth’s endearing but candid chemistry with co-star Parineeti Chopra impressed many and it remained in the cinema pages. Ek Villain (2014) may have been a gritty action thriller, but Guru’s intense romantic dynamic with actor Shraddha Kapoor’s Ayesha formed the heart of the film.
But one of the most iconic love stories of the modern era remains Shershaah (2021), where Sidharth shared screen space with actress Kiara Advani, his alleged real-life lady love. The pair played Captain Vikram Batra and his fiancee Dimple Cheema. While it highlights the late Indian Army officer’s sacrifice for his country in the Kargil War, the biographical film was largely inspired by the unconditional love shared by the protagonists, which left many in awe.
In Mission Manju, he plays an Indian spy who goes to Pakistan to unearth a secret nuclear program and, in the process, falls in love with and marries a blind girl, played by actor Rashmika Mandanna. And now, in an exclusive chat with News18, Siddharth talks about his fascination for love stories.
He shared, “I mean, what’s the point of doing all these things if love doesn’t drive you? If you’re innately obsessed, it’s going to permeate everything you do. If a man and a woman are passionate, it will seep into every aspect of their lives. If they are passionate about work, it will seep into their love life and vice versa.” The actor, who is currently shooting for filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Indian Police Force, says, “All these heroic characters become more likeable, relatable and human when they go through a dilemma in their personal lives. Who do they want to give more priority to?”
Pointing out the difference in the love stories portrayed in Shershaah and Mission Majnu, Siddharth says, “The love story in Shershaah was true. Dimple Cheema and Captain Vikram Batra were those people who lived among us… Dimple is still among us. The love story in Mission Majnu is fictional.” Talking further about Shershaah, which proved to be a turning point in Siddharth’s career, he commented, “In Shershaah, Vikram Batra lays down his life for his true love, which is his love for the nation . It was very sad when I was playing his character, but also inspiring from my point of view. I kept wondering what kind of dedication is needed to go through the sacrifices made by them!
But he again says that the love story in Mission Majnu is also interesting and is an integral part of the story. The 38-year-old explains, “In this film, the love story is gray and it is questioned … In the sense, if a detective India goes to the neighboring country, what will he sacrifice first – his country or the new marriage he has probably obtained as a cover up. Those questions come to the fore because of the trust factor. It’s hard to trust a detective character, who lends himself to a very interesting love story and an interesting ending to that love story.
On the love front, on the personal front, rumors are rife with reports that Sidharth and Kiara are all set to tie the knot on February 6. Beau’s film and referred to him as the ‘Majnu of India’, which has added fuel to the fire. Ask him if he has a majnu (boyfriend) in real life as well and he smiles and says, “I am extremely passionate. I consider being Majnu to be worth a lot of passion. So, yes, I would say I am guilty of being Majnu!”
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