India, March 10 -- Pankaj Kapur has long carried the reputation of being a "difficult actor" in the film industry, but the veteran performer says the label largely stems from his insistence on reading a proper script before agreeing to a role. Known for his meticulous approach to acting and attention to detail, Pankaj says the perception dates back to the early years of his career when such demands were uncommon in the industry.

The actor recently spoke about the issue in an interview with Zoom while promoting his latest project, Jab Khuli Kitaab, in which he stars alongside Dimple Kapadia. The film is directed by actor and filmmaker Saurabh Shukla, who was present during the conversation when Kapur addressed the long-standing perception...