Annu Kapoor turns 70, announces new play Triple A on his birthday

Veteran actor director and television presenter Annu Kapoor marked his 70th birthday on February 20 with gratitude reflection and a fresh creative announcementSpeaking to ANI Kapoor thanked his fans for their wishes and revealed details about his upcoming play titled Triple A while also paying tribute to legendary Hollywood actor Sidney Poitier with whom he shares his birth dateThank you so much for reminding me of the past Kapoor said expressing appreciation for the birthday messages he receivedCalling himself a very ordinary simple man the actor said he felt honoured to share his birthday with Poitier I salute Sir Sidney Poitier He was an iconic actor of American cinema a towering performer and a master artist Kapoor said recalling that Poitier was among the first Black actors to receive an Academy Award mentioning the film To Sir With LoveOn his milestone birthday Kapoor also spoke about his new theatrical venture Titled Triple A the play stands for Art Artists and AudienceThe play has been written with the support of his creative associates Arunima Misra Devendra Balsaraf and Sufi Khan Auditions are currently underway with two sessions already completed We are looking for young boys and girls who can dance as well he addedKapoor asserted that originality remains central to his work I never imitate anyone like always this project will also be original authentic pureReflecting on his journey from humble beginnings to national recognition Kapoor spoke about growing up in rural India and travelling across villagesHe said his life experiences shaped his understanding of society and characters Despite professional success he maintained that he had never compromised on his principles or selfrespectKapoor also recalled that his first opportunity as a director came through Jaya Bachchan whom he described as an elder sister figure He directed and produced the film Abhay starring Nana Patekar and received the National Award and the V Shantaram Special Contribution Award for the projectKnown for films such as Mandi Mr India Tezaab Ram Lakhan Ghayal Hum Darr Sardar Aitraaz and 7 Khoon Maaf Kapoor has also hosted the popular television show Antakshari and currently presents the radio programme Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor He was recently seen in The SignatureAt 70 Kapoor says he now seeks creative satisfaction and plans to direct one or two new projects Whatever I create will be genuine and pure he saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever