Rishi Kapoor takes up character role for Karan Johar’s SOTY; to play gay character in the film

Rishi Kapoor as Gay in SOTY

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor is known for the romantic roles he has played in Bollywood films in the past, making big screen appearances for nearly 25 years. . The actor has recently begun taking up character roles however, and seems extremely pleased with the experience. After having played the character of Rauf Lala in the remake of Agneepath produced by Karan Johar recently, Mr. Kapoor will now star in yet another unconventional role, one unlike any he has ever played before. The actor will play the gay and eccentric Dean Yogendra Vasisht in the upcoming film. Quoting Rishi Kapoor speaking about his role in Student of the Year, "Yes, my character is soft on Ronit in Student of the Year. Why not? I play the dean of the college. And yes, my character is gay.  It's one of the most important roles of my career at the moment. This is the time of my career when I get to experiment. I don't want to play the conventional father. Besides, I can't say no to Karan."

Student of the Year director Karan Johar has been all praise for the actor and recently posted on Twitter saying, “Such an honor to work with Rishi Kapoor... his versatility is unreal... Rauf lala to his portrayal of Dean Yoginder Vasisht in SOTY... genius!" the actor himself is enthusiastic about the upcoming movie. Karan Johar’s first film with newcomers in the lead, Student of the Year stars Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Speaking about the young actors and Karan Johar, Rishi articulated, “All the young kids are terrific. Whatever I’ve seen of the film, they’re very talented and focused, waiting on the threshold of a big career. It’s great victory for Karan, to make a film on this scale with newcomers. In today’s times, no one risks his money and position, especially at the stage where Karan is. It’s great for a man of his stature to spend enormous money on this film. He said his way of making a movie is the same, only the hero has changed. He has the guts, the gall to make a film with his vision, thinking. All the credit for SOTY goes to Karan.”

Karan Johar’s upcoming film Student of the Year with Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Rishi Kapoor will hit theater screens shortly, on the 19th of October, 2012.