Anil Kapoor on '1942: A Love Story'

Hindi film '1942: A Love Story' is undoubtedly one of the finest films in Anil Kapoors career. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1994 release is still remembered for the unforgettable romantic songs RD Burman composed for the film.

However, not many know that Anil Kapoor had initially refused to do the film. During an interaction with IANS, Anil revealed why he had reservations about signing Chopra's ambitious project, to begin with. " '1942: A Love Story' was the only love story I did.

I was very uncomfortable. Initially, I refused to do the film. I told them clearly that I wouldn't be able to do such a role," he recalled.

He added: "I even suggested Aamir Khan and Bobby Deol for the role. I asked them, from which angle do I look romantic? I was already a father of three kids at that time.

But they convinced me. Today I feel good that I did it. I worked really hard, lost weight, cut my hair, trimmed my moustache, and worked on my costume to create the character. It was one of my most romantic films ever made.

It had beautiful songs like 'Ek ladki ko dekha toh aisa lagaa', 'Kuch na kaho' and 'Rim jhim', which people remember till date. Now when I see the film, I can't imagine anybody else doing that role."

The 62-year-old actor who has spent over four decades in the film industry, recalled how he has seen things change over time and how he has adapted to the changes. "Today I can connect with people.

There was a time when I tried to go with the flow. I adapted to the kind of films that were happening, and the filmmakers." he added.