Mumbai, May 11: Actor Arjun Kapoor has completed 14 years in the film industry, marking his journey that began with the film “Ishaqzaade.” On Monday, the film celebrated its 14th anniversary since its release.
On this occasion, Arjun shared sketches of some iconic scenes from the film on Instagram. He expressed that his character ‘Parma’ still feels close to his heart, reminiscent of the beginning of his cinematic journey, which he aims to continue with exciting projects.
He wrote, “Even after 14 years, Parma still feels like everything has just begun. Ishaqzaade was my start as an actor, in the world of cinema, and with all of you, and this journey is still ongoing.”
Directed by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, “Ishaqzaade” featured Arjun opposite actress Parineeti Chopra. Released in 2012, the romantic-action film received immense love from audiences and performed well at the box office.
The performances of Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra were highly praised, with their chemistry resonating well with viewers. The film is set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh and tells a passionate and heart-wrenching love story involving political rivalry, inter-religious conflict, gun culture, and rebellious love. The narrative revolves around Parma Chauhan (Arjun Kapoor) and Zoya (Parineeti Chopra), both hailing from fiercely rival political families.
Initially hating each other, Parma and Zoya eventually fall in love. However, Zoya later discovers that Parma has betrayed her, leading to a dramatic twist in the story. The film concludes with an emotional and tragic ending, where the couple takes their own lives to escape the violence from their families.
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