Arjun Kapoor and Tara Sutaria made a sparkling debut as an on-screen couple and are all set to stun on the cover of our August magazine issue. In an exclusive chat with Filmfare, Arjun Kapoor revealed details about his personal and professional life. The actor also opened up about his relationship with ladylove Malaika Arora. While we are often blessed with glimpses from their vacations and outings, the actor shared details about making the relationship public and how the age difference is just a number to him. Read on to find out what Arjun Kapoor had to say.
In an industry that believes in hiding its relationships, which you did for a long time; what made you come out?
Now we are in a phase where there are a lot more relationships that are not so hidden. I believed in my relationship, I believed in my love, and that is the reason I was able to come out. First, you have to solidify that foundation. Secondly, you have to understand that there are other people involved in this, it is not all about you. Growing up, I have seen those repercussions when the media did not exist to this level. I have grown up as a child on that end of the spectrum. Most importantly, when I took baby steps, I respected the relationship, and the media also respected my space. They also made sure it was written with dignity. Some things are private regardless of who I am dating. At the same time, there is something very real and true between us, so why should I hide that? I wanted a certain dignity for the relationship, and for that you have to come out with it in a dignified way. I never wanted to prove a point, I just wanted to nurture it.
Today, we should be very proud that we are being made out to be an example. But to be an example, you need to be true to the relationship first and not just be visual. There are various people who think various things. You cannot appease everyone. But if you are true and honest, you will pick up all the right things from it. The age difference is not relevant to her and me, so we don’t care what people think about it. At the same time, we know that it’s a question that’s going to be asked. It is there, but it is a question, and we can answer it by being as solid as we are. We are solid enough by showing that we are together.
