Kapoor And - Sons 2016 ~upd~

His portrayal of Rahul was groundbreaking. By playing a character dealing with the burden of perfection and a hidden identity, he brought a quiet, dignified vulnerability to the screen.

The friction between Rahul and Arjun (Sidharth Malhotra) isn't based on cartoonish villainy, but on the very human feeling of being the "underdog" or the "disappointment." kapoor and sons 2016

| Character | Actor | Key traits | |-----------|-------|-------------| | Rahul Kapoor | Fawad Khan | Elder son, successful writer in the US, seemingly perfect but hiding a secret. | | Arjun Kapoor | Sidharth Malhotra | Younger son, struggling aspiring novelist, works odd jobs (including bartending), resentful of Rahul. | | Tia | Alia Bhatt | A lively local girl who becomes a romantic interest for both brothers; carries her own hidden pain. | | Sunita Kapoor | Ratna Pathak Shah | Mother, tries to keep the family together, aware of the husband’s affair. | | Harsh Kapoor | Rajat Kapoor | Father, failed businessman, having an affair with an Englishwoman. | | Daduji (Grandfather) | Rishi Kapoor (final film role released in his lifetime) | 90-year-old former professor, wants “one good photograph before he dies.” Witty, sharp, lonely. | His portrayal of Rahul was groundbreaking

Upon release, Kapoor and Sons 2016 was a sleeper hit. Made on a moderate budget of approximately ₹35 crore, it grossed over ₹150 crore worldwide. Critics praised the writing (by Shakun Batra and Ayesha Devitre Dhillon) for its authentic dialogue. | | Arjun Kapoor | Sidharth Malhotra |