Kapil Kanpuriya On Breaking Comedy Image With Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2: Not Playing Typical Villain...-EXCLUSIVE

Kapil Kanpuriya interview: Can a digital content creator transform himself into a versatile performer? Yes, he/she can. Kapil Kanpuriya is the perfect example of how someone can break stereotypes and embrace challenging roles.

In an exclusive conversation with Filmibeat Assistant Editor Abhishek Ranjit, Kapil got candid about breaking the familiar comedy image with Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar. He also bared his heart out about not playing a typical villain in the JioHotstar series.

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Breaking the Familiar Image with Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2

Kapil Kanpurita's role in Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar became popular among the audience, earning him appreciation from all corners For him, the project was an opportunity to move beyond the image people associated with him.

"Most audiences knew me for comedy and relatable family content, but this role was completely unexpected. I wanted to explore a character with layers and complex emotions," he said.

Never Wanted Him to Be a Typical Villain

Kapil was clear from the beginning that he wouldn't play a typical villain in Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar.

"For me, the biggest challenge wasn't making the character look dangerous; it was making him feel real. I never wanted him to behave like a typical villain. Every person believes they are justified in their actions, and I approached the character from that perspective. I focused on understanding his emotions, his anger, his pain, and his motivations," the content creator exclusively told Abhishek Ranjit during the fun-filled interaction.

Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2 Pushed Kapil Emotionally And...

I asked Kapil if there was a particular scene in Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar Season 2 that challenged him emotionally or physically.

"Without giving away any spoilers, there are a few intense sequences in Season 2 that really pushed me, both emotionally and physically. Some scenes demanded a very high emotional graph, while others were physically exhausting because of the action and long shooting hours. Those are the days that really test you as an actor, but they're also the most satisfying because you know you're growing with every difficult scene," he quipped.

Kapil Kanpuriya Wants To Play...

Is there a genre or character that Kapil wishes to explore? His answer deserves your attention.

"I'd love to explore psychological thrillers and intense character-driven dramas. I've always admired actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Pankaj Tripathi because they completely disappear into their characters. I also want to play ordinary people with extraordinary emotional journeys because those stories stay with audiences for a long time. Ultimately, I'm looking for roles that challenge me rather than comfort me," the versatile performer said.

Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2 is available for streaming on JioHotstar.