Arjun Rampal has completed 25 years in Hindi cinema in 2026. Looking back at his journey, the actor believes that staying relevant in the industry while exploring different kinds of roles has been essential to sustaining a career over the years. In an interview with Mid-Day, Rampal reflected on his career choices, his approach to diverse roles and the importance of not being restricted to a particular screen image. He also hopes that some of his films will continue to find relevance with audiences in the years to come.
Arjun Rampal reflects on completing 25 years in cinema: “The industry is fantastic at stereotyping you”
Rampal said, “I am grateful for the work I’ve been given and how seriously people take me as an actor now. To do that over 25 years, it was important to stay in the game, be relevant, and enjoy what you do. Hopefully, at least 10 or 15 of my films will age well.”
The actor has continued to explore different genres through his recent projects. This year, he was associated with two contrasting films, Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Satluj. While the former is a mainstream entertainer, the latter tells a hard-hitting story. According to Rampal, choosing projects that take him beyond a familiar space has been important to his approach as an actor. He believes that while being associated with a particular image can bring success, it can also limit the opportunities to surprise audiences.
Explaining his perspective, he said, “My approach is that you have to stay open to being removed from a particular zone. The industry is fantastic at stereotyping you; you can be successful doing just those, but then there is little surprise [left].”
Rampal also spoke about the importance of collaborating with filmmakers who envision him in different roles. He believes an actor must be willing to trust a director’s creative process and adapt to their vision. Sharing his experience of working with filmmakers such as Aditya Dhar, Honey Trehan and Aparna Sen on The Rapist, he stated, “The idea is to keep yourself open and hope that a filmmaker thinks of you and says, ‘He’ll be the perfect guy for it’. You surrender yourself to their process. I’ve surrendered myself to an Aditya Dhar, a Honey Trehan, and an Aparna Sen [The Rapist].”
The actor also remembered late filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan, with whom he collaborated on his latest release, Blind Game. The thriller marks Sivan’s final directorial venture. Recalling the filmmaker’s dedication to the project despite his health concerns, Rampal spoke about the demanding shooting schedule in Manali and how Sivan remained committed to his work throughout.
Remembering him, the actor said, “We were shooting in Manali in the freezing cold. Though his health was not great at that point, he was the first on set and the last man to leave. It’s sad that he is not around to watch it. This one’s a little more special for me because it’s Sangeeth’s last film.”
As he completes 25 years in the industry, Rampal’s reflections highlight his approach to choosing diverse projects, working with different filmmakers and remaining open to roles that challenge his established image.
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