I have never gone to a theatre to see any of my films: Ram Kapoor

Ram Kapoor talks about why he doesn’t like seeing his own work on screen.

Ram Kapoor has successfully dabbled in both mediums — television and cinema. Before beginning his career, the actor studied method acting in the USA. He feels being trained only helps an actor find a base. “There are a lot of myths that surround method acting. Yes, there is a method that actors follow, but that method includes spontaneity too. It is not two different things,” says Ram.

Ram Kapoor says there are a lot of myths that surround method acting.

He believes studying method acting provides an actor the confidence to take on varied and complex characters. He adds, “It gives me the confidence to accept any challenge that comes my way, even if it is as outrageous as Humshakals (2014). However, it is not always about the method.”

As an actor, it is important for him to find the right projects, which are “appealing and satisfying”, shares Ram. As for his criteria of signing a project, he gives more weightage to the script, followed by the people associated with the project. “When I am working with a good banner, everything becomes a lot easier. All the people in various departments are efficient and know what they do. Hence, the process becomes fun. Even if you are a part of a phenomenal film, but it has newcomers or people who are not established, you have your teething problems,” says the Udaan (2010) actor.

The actor was last seen in Baar Baar Dekho, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif.