Throwback Thursday: Anil Kapoor’s National Award-Winning performance in ‘Pukar’

Anil Kapoor is one of the most celebrated personalities in the realm of Indian cinema. The cinema icon is known for his illustrious filmography and his knack of exploring varied characters. Amid a sea of his renowned films, one of the most memorable films delivered by the megastar is ‘Pukar’, which saw the actor play the role of Major Jaidev Rajvansh. The story of the film demanded the actor to explore the nuances of an officer, a major, a lover, and many more, and Kapoor fulfilled every aspect of his character with satisfaction, leaving audiences celebrating his acting prowess even years after the film’s release. His unmatchable acting skills earned him the prestigious National Film Award.

Previously, Anil Kapoor had opened up about ‘Pukar’ and had called it an “incredible experience”. He had said, “It had a new take, a challenging love story, and an unconventional value. As an actor, there was enough fodder for me to play with." He further expressed how ‘Pukar’ will continue to stay a special film for him for several reasons.

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Currently, Anil Kapoor is working on his next film titled ‘Subedaar’, which did not fail to create a buzz since its announcement. ‘Subedaar’ marks Anil Kapoor’s first collaboration with director Suresh Triveni. Beyond this, the actor is rumoured to be a part of the YRF Spy Universe.