Arshad Warsi on changing work style, recalls how a young actor went for massage after few stunts
Mumbai, July 2
Actor Arshad Warsi opened up about the changing work style in Bollywood during an exclusive conversation with.
The 'Welcome To The Jungle' actor recalled how a young actor went for a massage after doing a few stunts during a shoot.
He was asked, "There is a lot of conversation going on about old school actors, new school actors. What is the difference that you find between the old school and the new school actors?
Arshad replied to this by sharing a fun incident. He shared that once he was shooting, and the sequence required him to do many stunts.
"So I did all that, and I came, and I sat down, waited for my next shot, then I got up, and I did the next shot and the next shot," he recalled.
Seeing this, the director came up to him and said, "It's such a pleasure working with guys like you. The new lot, woh do (two) step dance karke massage karane chale jaate hain, recuperate aur recovery ke liye inko time chahiye, phir woh recover hoke aake phir doosra shot dete hain."
"We come from a different world of acting, and so yes, there is a little difference, but I think somewhere it all works out. I think the newer lot of actors are more scared because a lot is at stake," Arshad concluded.
Up next, Arshad will be seen in 'Dhamaal 4'. The latest instalment in the popular franchise has been directed by Indra Kumar. Backed by T-Series Films, along with Panorama Studios, Devgn Films and Maruti International, the movie enjoys an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Saanand Verma, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Ashish Chaudhary, Karan Deol, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Patkar, Boman Irani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Esha Gupta.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this reflects a generational shift in how people approach work. The old school had that 'just get it done' attitude, while the new generation focuses on wellness and recovery. Both have their merits. Arshad's point about the new lot being more scared due to higher stakes is very insightful. In today's competitive world, one bad project can end a career.
Hahaha! The way he said "do step dance karke massage karane chale jaate hain" was too good! 😂 Arshad ka timing is impeccable. But seriously, I think both approaches have their place. The new actors might be taking better care of their bodies, which means longer careers. But yes, the old school dedication is something else.
I think Arshad should also appreciate that the industry has evolved. Today's actors have access to better nutrition, fitness, and recovery science. Yahaan pe sirf 'massage' nahi hai, they have entire teams for physiotherapy and sports medicine. It's not about being lazy, it's about being professional. Though I do miss that raw energy of 90s stars who did everything themselves.
Arshad Warsi is a legend! His comic timing in 'Munnabhai' and 'Dhamaal' series is unmatched. But I feel he is being slightly unfair. The new actors work very hard too — they train for months, learn new skills. Maybe they just understand that recovery is important for long-term health. But yes, the 'massage after two stunts' bit is funny! 🤣
I appreciate Arshad's honesty, but
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