Arjun Kapoor became the talk of the town when he portrayed the role of a man choosing to be a househusband and being a pillar of strength for his working wife, played by Kareena Kapoor Khan, in the hugely acclaimed Ki & Ka. Directed by R. Balki, the film made a strong statement about the need for gender equality which connected to audiences worldwide. On the sixth anniversary of the film, Arjun is recreating his ‘High Heels’ look that had him strut around in heels, a visual gimmick that signified the world would be a better and a more inclusive place if we removed gender from our gaze.
Arjun says, “Rom-com’s have always been my favourite genre and some of my most memorable hits have been films that explored this genre with a very fresh approach. Ki & Ka will always be a special one in this aspect because I got to explore a film that was also making a statement on what gender equality should ideally mean in today’s day and age. I like to explore differential content if given a chance and Ki & Ka was my attempt to show audiences that I’m prepared to do projects that try and subvert the idea of what a hero should be like on screen.”
He adds, “So, on the sixth anniversary of the film, I’m recreating an imagery that became a mnemonic for social equality. I’m wearing high heels again and telling the world that there is a lot of work to be done for us to be a society that champions women to move forward and achieve their dreams. It should also serve as a reminder to men that no work should be seen through the lens of gender. We are all equals. Let’s strive to achieve this at all times. I thank the visionary R. Balki for trusting me with Ki & Ka and making me a part of a project that I will always be very proud of.”
Arjun has an interesting mix of films this year that will see him straddle many genres. He will be seen in Mohit Suri’s Ek Villain 2, Aasman Bhardwaj’s Kuttey, and Ajay Bahl’s The Ladykiller.