Aditya Roy Kapur has always chosen diverse roles in his career. From the romantic drama Aashiqui 2 and action-packed Malang to his layered performance in The Night Manager and his recent outing in Metro…
In Dino, the actor has consistently worked across genres. Yet, despite this body of work, the conversation around him often seems dominated by his physical appearance rather than his acting skills.
The actor admits this observation isn’t entirely wrong. “I guess I do get that,” he told the Hindustan Times when asked whether his looks overshadow his performances. However, he doesn’t dwell on it. “I don’t try and think about that or lose too much sleep over it. Eventually, water finds its level, and the more work you do, that’ll come to the fore.”
Aditya Roy Kapur On Getting Attention For His Looks
Instead of allowing this perception to frustrate him, Aditya consciously chooses to see the silver lining. He believes that if people are praising something about him, even if it’s just his appearance, it’s still better than being on the receiving end of negativity.
“Eventually the work speaks for itself,” he shared, emphasising that over time, consistent performances will make people recognise an actor’s worth. The Ludo actor admits he doesn’t disagree with the idea that his looks often get more attention, but says, “I don’t fixate on it or allow myself to get cynical or negative about it.” This, he feels, keeps him grounded and focused on the bigger picture.
Social Media Isn’t His Focus
The entertainment industry has undergone a seismic shift with the rise of social media. Aditya acknowledges that things are very different from when he first started. “Things have changed a lot actually in the last 10-15 years,” he said, adding that social media has become an inseparable part of the profession.
Still, he admits he’s “an amateur” at navigating it and prefers to keep a healthy distance. “A lot of it is just about disconnecting from a lot of the noise,” he explained. Aditya avoids reading too much about himself online, believing that sometimes “ignorance is bliss.” For him, mental clarity is about controlling what you consume. “You can choose how much you want to clutter your head or declutter your head,” he said, stressing the importance of knowing what information benefits you and what doesn’t.
For Aditya, the real magic lies away from the glitz and chatter of social media. “As an actor, the part of the job that I love the most is collaborating on set, working on my character, or just being on set and doing that work,” he revealed. That core experience is what drives him, while the rest of the industry’s noise is something he tries to simplify in his mind by disconnecting when necessary.
Balancing The Big Screen And OTT
Aditya’s career today straddles both traditional cinema and digital streaming platforms. While Aashiqui 2 cemented him as a romantic hero and Malang showcased his action chops, The Night Manager allowed him to shine in the digital space with a performance that earned widespread praise. His recent appearance in Metro… In Dino is another step in a journey that blends mainstream appeal with nuanced roles.
Whether on the big screen or a streaming platform, Aditya aims for one thing: to let his work speak louder than any label or public perception.
