Rishi Kapoor feels blessed

n a bright, sunny afternoon here in the old world milieu of Chandni Chowk, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor took a moment from shooting for his new movie to talk about how “blessed” he feels to be getting a chance to essay meaty and lovely roles that suit his age. “I am blessed that I am still getting lovely work. I am really enjoying my work,” Rishi said.

“Being an actor, I should take any challenge, any role or any kind of work. Sometimes, the films work... Sometimes, they don’t work. That doesn’t worry me. But I am happy to do any kind of role which comes to me. Even at this age, getting good roles is a great news for me. Any role which challenges me as an actor, I like to do it,” added the 65-year-old.

Son of late legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, Rishi had his big breakthrough in Bollywood with 1973 film

Tracing his journey, Rishi said: “I am not typecast (as an actor). I am ready for everything. I have done negative, positive and even funny roles. That’s what every actor needs to do to bring variety. Then only he will be called a good actor – he should be able to tackle any kind of role.” His new film

being shot in the interiors of Chandni Chowk – even with few locals as the extras – is on a father-son relationship and shines the spotlight on generation gap-related conflicts. Directed by

fame Leena Yadav, the film will feature Rishi as the father and debutant Anirudh Tanwar as his son. It will also have actress Amyra Dastur.