New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor finds himself lucky to get good character roles at his age at a time when the industry is mostly churning out youth-oriented movies.
Kapoor, who surprised fans with his villainous turn as Rauf Lala in Karan Johar's revenge drama 'Agneepath', says actors are forced to retire after a certain age because the industry does not have enough space for them.
"Unfortunately, our films are very youth oriented. Leading artists are told to retire when they hit the age of 45. It is the age when they have great amount of experience but they are relegated to doing unimportant roles. But I have been lucky to get good roles and I am enjoying this phase of my career," Kapoor said at a media gathering in Press Club here.
The 59-year-old actor made a successful transition to character roles by giving commendable performances in movies like 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Luck By Chance' and 'Do Dooni Chaar'.
Kapoor, who started his journey as a leading man with 'Bobby' in 1972, completed 40-years in Hindi film industry this year and he feels that his acting potential is being utilized now.
"I started as a child artist with 'Mera Naam Jokar' and became a hero at a very young age. In the 25-years of my career I only sang songs and romanced girls onscreen and did nothing else. No one gave me any acting assignment because
people thought I was only good at romancing.
"I am playing now. I am experimenting with me, which every actor should do."
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