Bollywood will bounce back, feels Anil Kapoor

The actor is confident and optimistic about the film industry and thinks it will find a way to be ‘pandemic proof’

As the world struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus, actor Anil Kapoor says he is confident that the Indian film industry will chalk out a “pandemic-proof ” plan to function and be safe at the same time. The actor said he is optimistic that the film industry will bounce back with more relevant content and suitable formats.

“There’s no doubt that the entertainment industry will struggle a bit with adapting to the new normal, much like any other industry. The entertainment industry will figure a way to be pandemic-proof to some extent,” Kapoor said.

“Once we figure out the right mix, we will perhaps see an explosion of even better and much more relevant content and formats. We’re already on that path with the digital boom in entertainment. The future of formats and technologies is being shaped as we speak, and it’s exciting,” he added.

Kapoor, who has been working in the movies since past four decades, said he misses being on the set. “I miss being on set and doing what I love the most. I hope we can build herd immunity soon and emerge stronger at the end of this pandemic so that we can resume our work life.”

The actor was last seen in Mohit Suri-directed film

Malang, which was a commercial hit. Before the nationwide lockdown was announced, he had finished work on Sanjay Gupta’s Mumbai Saga and Netflix project

AK vs AK, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

“We had completed shooting for AK vs AK. No current project was on floor but the future ones will get delayed but then that’s the case with everyone in the industry," he added. Kapoor said he is utilising his time at home by doing some ground work for his films which are yet to go on floors.

The actor’s upcoming projects include Karan Johar’s period-drama Takht, which stars Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar and niece Janhvi Kapoor.