Laawaris
Actor
Aadil
Jaipuri
Exclusive:
Aadil
Jaipuri,
the
grandson
of
legendary
lyricist
Hasrat
Jaipuri,
has
quietly
built
a
steady
presence
in
the
Hindi
film
industry
over
the
years.
Beginning
his
journey
as
a
child
artist
at
a
very
young
age,
Aadil
spent
nearly
13
years
in
front
of
the
camera,
sharing
screen
space
with
celebrated
stars
such
as
Akshaye
Khanna,
Jackie
Shroff,
and
Manisha
Koirala.
In
an
exclusive
conversation
with
Filmibeat,
Aadil
spoke
at
length
about
his
grandfather’s
enduring
legacy
and
reflected
on
his
experiences
as
a
child
actor.
He
also
recalled
working
with
Akshaye
Khanna
in
Laawaris,
especially
in
light
of
the
recent
controversy
surrounding
the
actor.
For
those
unversed,
Akshaye
Khanna
has
been
in
the
news
after
Drishyam
3
producer
Kumar
Mangat
Pathak
alleged
that
the
actor
exited
the
film
just
before
shooting
was
set
to
begin,
further
accusing
him
of
being
unprofessional
and
claiming
that
he
carried
“toxic”
energy
on
set.
Sharing
his
firsthand
experience,
Aadil
offered
his
perspective
amid
the
ongoing
discussion.
Here
are
the
excerpts
from
the
interview:
1)
You
spent
nearly
13
years
working
as
a
child
artist.
Looking
back,
did
you
ever
feel
that
you
missed
out
on
a
normal
childhood,
such
as
school
life,
playtime,
or
simple
moments
other
kids
experience?
I
will
not
deny
that
my
childhood
was
different
from
most.
There
were
days
when
I
was
on
set
while
other
kids
were
in
classrooms
or
playgrounds.
However,
I
do
not
see
it
as
something
I
lost.
I
see
it
as
something
I
gained
in
a
different
way.
I
still
had
school,
friends,
mischief,
and
family,
but
alongside
that,
I
had
experiences
that
taught
me
discipline,
empathy,
and
responsibility
at
a
very
early
age.
In
many
ways,
my
childhood
shaped
me
faster,
but
it
also
made
me
more
grateful
for
the
little
moments
I
did
get
to
enjoy.
2)
Being
the
grandson
of
legendary
lyricist
Hasrat
Jaipuri,
do
you
feel
a
sense
of
responsibility
or
pressure
to
live
up
to
your
grandfather’s
name,
or
do
you
see
it
more
as
a
source
of
inspiration?
It
is
definitely
a
source
of
inspiration
above
everything
else.
My
grandfather’s
legacy
is
timeless,
and
I
feel
honoured
to
be
associated
with
his
name.
Of
course,
there
is
a
sense
of
responsibility,
but
not
in
a
burdensome
way.
I
do
not
try
to
compete
with
his
achievements.
Rather,
I
try
to
respect
them
by
creating
my
own
identity
with
honesty
and
hard
work.
His
journey
reminds
me
that
sincerity
in
art
always
outlives
fame.
3)
You
have
worked
with
Akshaye
Khanna
in
the
past.
Given
the
recent
controversy
where
producer
Kumar
Mangat
Pathak
accused
him
of
being
unprofessional,
how
would
you
describe
your
own
experience
working
with
Akshaye
on
set?
My
personal
experience
with
Akshaye
sir
was
extremely
professional
and
enriching.
He
is
deeply
focused
on
his
craft
and
highly
committed
to
his
work.
Every
set
has
different
dynamics,
and
every
collaboration
comes
with
its
own
challenges,
so
I
can
only
speak
from
my
own
experience.
For
me,
it
was
a
valuable
learning
opportunity
to
observe
his
dedication,
preparation,
and
intensity
as
an
actor.
He
is
also
an
absolute
sweetheart
and
very
supportive.
4)
You
have
shared
screen
space
with
some
big
names.
Who
has
been
your
favourite
co-star
and
why?
I
have
been
fortunate
to
work
with
many
talented
actors,
and
each
collaboration
has
taught
me
something
unique.
Instead
of
naming
just
one,
I
would
say
I
value
co-stars
who
are
generous
performers,
those
who
focus
on
making
the
scene
better
rather
than
just
themselves.
I
truly
believe
that
good
cinema
is
created
when
actors
lift
each
other
instead
of
competing
within
the
frame.
If
I
absolutely
must
name
one,
it
would
be
Mr.
Jackie
Shroff
sir.
5)
Lastly,
can
you
share
details
about
your
upcoming
projects
or
any
role
you
are
particularly
excited
about?
This
year
is
very
special
for
me
because
my
first
feature
film
is
finally
releasing,
and
that
itself
feels
surreal.
Beyond
that,
I
am
exploring
roles
that
challenge
me
emotionally
and
psychologically
rather
than
just
physically.
I
am
particularly
excited
about
characters
that
allow
me
to
transform,
roles
that
stay
with
the
audience
even
after
the
screen
fades.
I
believe
this
phase
is
about
choosing
stories
that
help
me
grow
as
an
actor,
not
just
as
a
face.