‘Ageist society tells you when to hang up boots’

Anil Kapoor will soon be sharing screen space with his real-life son Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor in the upcoming Netflix film, "Thar".

 The "Dil Dhadakne Do" actor plays an ageing cop tasked with investigating murders. In a recent interview with Mid-Day, he opened up about his character and why he could relate to it.

Anil Kapoor revealed that his character's undying enthusiasm toward his work, even as those around him write him off was one of the reasons he was drawn to the film.

"[My character] is at an age where he can do so much, but he has to retire because of the rules. He feels stuck. Be it your profession or mine, it is [dictated by] an ageist society. They tell you when it's time to hang up your boots. I could relate to the character, and get into his soul," he said.