Playing double-role isn t easy, says Arjun Kapoor

New Delhi July 23 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor will be seen playing a double-role for the second time in his five-year-old acting career in upcoming "Mubarakan". He says it s difficult to play a twin role in films.

The 32-year-old previously essayed a double-role in the 2013 film "Aurangzeb".

Asked how easy or difficult it is for an actor to essay a double-role on screen Arjun told IANS: "It s definitely not easy. It is difficult. But it s a challenge you look forward to as an actor. That s what excites you makes you nervous and work harder because you are not just playing but two and specially with comedy... With Mubarakan being a comedy there is a definite new situation for me."

The "2 States" actor says he has not done comedy before but his films have had a dose of humour.

"I have never done an out-an-out entertainer. Of course there is a certain amount of nerves that come into prepare... but then you have a good director like Anees Bazmee who is the king of comedy and king of double roles... You know he will walk you though it. That challenge was very exciting because I had Anees sir " Arjun added.

Directed by Anees Bazmee "Mubarakan" which also features Anil Kapoor Ileana D Cruz and Athiya Shetty is slated for release on July 28.

--IANS
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