Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Arjun Rampal on Modelling to Acting Journey
Arjun Rampal is an actor who started as a model.
He talked about how hard it was to switch from modelling to acting.
Modelling is different because you have to pose in a certain way, but acting is about becoming a character and forgetting the camera.
Arjun said he felt stiff when he first acted in a movie called 'Moksha.'
He is grateful that people gave him chances to improve.
He has been in over 40 movies and recently acted in 'Dhurandhar,' where he played a character named ISI Major Iqbal.
People liked his acting in this movie.
Arjun also thanked the director for making a special and well-researched film.
Arjun Rampal discussed the challenges of transitioning from modelling to acting.
He felt stiff and unnatural in his early acting roles, like 'Moksha.'
Arjun expressed gratitude for the opportunities that allowed him to grow as an actor.
He has appeared in over 40 films, including the recent 'Dhurandhar.'
Arjun praised the director of 'Dhurandhar' for the film's unique narrative and depth.
- Who
- Arjun Rampal
- What
- Reflects on his journey from modelling to acting
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To share insights into his struggles and growth in acting
- Actor
- Arjun Rampal
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Release Date
- December 5
- Co-stars
- Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi
- Directors
- Rajiv Rai (Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat), Et al. (Dhurandhar)