Arjun Kapoor as Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Ishaqzaade' clocks 14 years: 'Parma still feels like the beginning of everything'

Arjun Kapoor marked a major milestone in his career on Monday as he completed 14 years in Bollywood. The occasion also coincided with the anniversary of his debut film ‘Ishaqzaade’, which introduced him to audiences in 2012. The film was also recognised as an official remake of the Bengali drama ‘Dujone'. Celebrating the moment on Instagram, the actor shared sketches inspired by scenes from the film and reflected on how deeply the character of Parma continues to influence his journey.

Arjun Kapoor shares an emotional note on ‘Ishaqzaade’ anniversary

Arjun Kapoor took to Instagram to commemorate the milestone with a heartfelt message. Sharing artistic sketches inspired by scenes from ‘Ishaqzaade’, the actor revisited memories from his debut performance. “14 years later, Parma still feels like the beginning of everything. #Ishaqzaade was the start of my journey as an actor, in cinema and with all of you... And it continues.”








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Arjun described Parma as a defining character in his acting journey. He credited the role for helping shape his identity as an actor in the industry. The sketches shared in the post recreated some of the memorable moments from the film, bringing back nostalgia for audiences who followed his debut years ago. For many fans, Parma remains one of the actor’s most recognised performances even today.

About ‘Ishaqzaade’ and its impact

Directed by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra, ‘Ishaqzaade’ emerged as one of the notable launches of 2012. Parineeti Chopra played the female lead opposite Arjun Kapoor in the film. Apart from Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra, the film featured performances by, Natasha Rastogi, Anil Rastogi,Gauahar Khan and Shashank Khaitan.

Arjun Kapoor hints at more projects ahead

Arjun Kapoor was last seen in ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’ alongside Rakul Preet Singh and Bhumi Pednekar. While the actor has not yet officially announced his next project, his latest post hinted at more work ahead.





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