Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who is also the proud owner of a team competing in the Indian Racing Festival, recently shared a profound metaphor comparing the twists and turns of life to a professional racetrack. Speaking exclusively to Mumbai Mirror at the event, the actor reflected on his career trajectory and personal philosophy, offering a glimpse into the mindset that drives him.
Life's Race Has No Finish Line
Arjun Kapoor, known for films like Ishaqzaade, 2 States, and Ek Villain, delved deep into his perspective on sustained effort and purpose. He emphasized that in life, just as in racing, it is crucial to understand your goals and motivations. "There is no finish line till the day you literally die," he stated, highlighting the continuous nature of personal and professional growth.
The actor elaborated that the journey demands constant adaptation. "The point is that you have to keep going and pace yourself," he explained. "Sometimes you’ll have to speed up. Sometimes you feel the need to win. Sometimes there’s ambition fuelling inside you, and at times, it’s about sustainability or refocusing your energy." He described life as having different phases where one must know when to accelerate and when to slow down, a strategy directly borrowed from the racetrack.
The Racetrack Philosophy: Knowing When to Speed Up
Arjun drew a direct analogy to racing tactics to explain his approach to challenges. "Not every turn can be full speed ahead," he noted. "You’ve got to be careful, plan and be prepared to improvise. That’s true for everyone, not only me. You can’t plan to go full speed when there are speed breakers ahead. And at the same time, when you have the opportunity to fly, that’s when you accelerate." This balanced view, he suggested, is key to navigating both professional and personal spaces successfully.
Founding Passion: Nurturing Indian Motorsport
Discussing his involvement with the Indian Racing Festival, Arjun expressed his excitement about being part of the league from its foundational level. "To be one of the founding members, to be able to learn, to grow, to nurture a sport that I think needs a lot of passion, it needs a lot of support," he shared. His hands-on experience has given him a new appreciation for the sport's complexity.
"As I've started being part, you learn the fine details and you understand how complex the sport is on ground. And it's definitely a very aggressive sport," he added, moving beyond the perspective of a casual viewer to that of an invested participant and promoter.
Through his candid conversation, Arjun Kapoor not only promoted the growing culture of motorsport in India but also imparted a relatable philosophy on resilience, ambition, and the art of pacing oneself in the long race of life.
