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<div class="section1"><div class="Normal"><span style="" font-weight:="" bold="" font-style:="" italic="">Rajit Kapur</span><span style="" font-style:="" italic="">, actor, on his most memorable moment</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-weight:="" bold="">What has been the most memorable moment in your life?</span><br /><br />There are many moments that are unforgettable, so it''s difficult to say. For instance, there was this time when I was shooting for <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">The Making Of Mahatma</span>. I had to cut my hair for the film and we did it ''live''. When I came out of the caravan in that costume and walked to the people amid the sound of the <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">bhajans</span>, there were tears in my eyes. I felt a strange spiritual high. It was not just me. Everyone was touched. It was a magical moment and will be etched in my memory forever.<br /><br /><span style="" font-weight:="" bold="">Any other memorable moments you''d like to share?</span><br /><br />Well, not so much memorable moments as interesting influences. It was the first time I was working in a full-length play. It was a part in <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">A Midsummer Night''s Dream</span> and after 3-4 months of strict rehearsing, I had developed this shrill giggle for the character I was doing. But then I realised that I had started giggling shrilly even in real life. I don''t know how but the giggle would just slip out every time I wanted to laugh. It was most embarrassing. Then I had to go through a lot of trouble to get rid of my laugh. <br /><br /><span style="" font-weight:="" bold="">What has been your most unforgettable role? </span><br /><br />In that sense, every role has its own appeal. For instance, I''min the process of finishing work on a play called <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">Carbon Copy</span> where I''m playing four roles. <br /><br /><span style="" font-weight:="" bold="">Any particularly special roles?</span><br /><br />It''s a part I''ve played on stage for a play called <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">Love Letters</span>. The role''s special because I''ve been doing it for 12 years now. I play a character ranging from 8 to 55 years. It has almost become a part of me. Each time we do this play, there''s a new thrill attached to it. <br /><span style="" font-style:="" italic="">janhavi.samant@timesgroup.com</span></div> </div>