Twenty-five years after making her debut with Kareena Kapoor Khan in ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’, Tusshar Kapoor he finds himself returning to the genre that has defined much of his career. While the actor is gearing up for the release of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and ‘Golmaal 5’, he is also exploring another space. Prakash JhaPolitical drama ‘Janaadesh’. Looking back on his journey, Tusshar says the milestone feels surreal. “Twenty-five years passed in the blink of an eye.”Over the years, Tusshar has become one of the most popular faces in comedy, largely thanks to the success of the ‘Golmaal’ and ‘Welcome’ franchises. Talking to Mid-day, the actor admits that these movies played a big role in making him popular among generations. “I feel blessed that these universes have stayed with me.”Although he is constantly exploring new opportunities, he says that there is no way to walk away from the two franchises that have become synonymous with his career. “Franchises are a great thing as long as you can keep up with the expectations of the audience. I will never stop doing ‘Welcome’ and ‘Golmaals’. They are my bread and butter.”Tusshar believes that the films helped him build a bond with the audience that goes beyond box office numbers. “They’re the reason I became a household name, connecting with kids and seniors.”Although comedy remains his strongest identity on screen, Tusshar is aware of the need to evolve as an actor. “However, I have to keep reinventing myself and playing different roles.” This willingness to experiment is one of the reasons why he chose to be a part of ‘Janaadesh’, a political thriller that offers a stark contrast to the lighter entertainers he is known for.
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‘Welcome To The Jungle’ will reunite Tusshar with Akshay Kumar, a co-star who has previously worked with him in films like ‘Khakee’ and ‘Insan’. The actor is full of praise for director Ahmed Khan, who has managed the challenge of managing a cast of over 30 actors.“He never compromised on how he saw and executed the film. He justified the actors in the story.” Tusshar adds that the film’s scale and complexity are the reasons it took time to come together. “Maybe that’s why it took time, but that’s his passion.”Talking about Akshay, he highlighted the superstar’s commitment despite his playful personality. “Akshay is sharp and the entire script is on point. Even though he’s always joking and making jokes, he works just as hard.’
Back to the madness of ‘Golmaal’
For Tusshar, returning Rohit Shettythe beloved comedy franchise is nothing like work and nothing more than catching up with old friends. Before starting work on ‘Golmaal 5’, the cast re-watched ‘Golmaal Again’ to reconnect with the signature energy and humor of the franchise.“We watched it to get that energy back. We’ve all grown together making these movies.” He also praised director Rohit Shetty for creating a disciplined and comfortable work environment. “Rohit is a different organization. Everything is organized, everything is scheduled, and his team makes you feel very comfortable.”Although the success of comedy films has brought him immense popularity, Tusshar admits that being too attached to one genre can sometimes be limiting. However, he chooses to see it as a compliment rather than a challenge. “Of course, it’s terrible for you. But I look at it positively because people love those movies.”As he enters the next phase of his career, Tusshar Kapoor remains grateful for the franchises that shaped his journey as he continues to seek opportunities beyond comedy that allow him to surprise audiences.
