'Shamshera:' Ranbir Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt reveal why it was difficult for them to shoot the action scenes

'Shamshera' is one of Ranbir Kapoor's most anticipated films as it marks his comeback to the big screen after a gap of almost four years. Recently, the makers of the film released a behind-the-scenes video of the period drama in which the actors are seen talking about their action scenes. 
Ranbir, who portrayed the role of Sanjay Dutt in the latter's biopic, titled 'Sanju,' said that it was 'incredible' working with him.

'It’s amazing that Sanjay Dutt is my antagonist! When I was 10 or 11, I had Sanjay Dutt’s poster in my cupboard. Then eventually getting to play him in a biopic directed by Rajkumar Hirani was a dream come true. And finally getting an opportunity to work with him, to act with him, where I am the protagonist and he is the antagonist, it’s incredible!,' he said.

He added that Sanjay with his brilliant acting, has given us some epic villains. 

'Sanjay Dutt has given us some epic villains with his brilliant acting performances and people are going to love him as Shuddh Singh in Shamshera!,' said Ranbir. 

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Director Karan Malhotra, who likes celebrating his hero and villain onscreen, revealed how Sanjay was 'cautious' while dealing with Ranbir in the action scenes. 'He would keep saying, 'beta ye karunga to isko lag na jaaye (He might get hurt if I do this),' Karan disclosed. 

He mentioned that Ranbir too was apprehensive about the same. 'Wo Sanjay Dutt hain yaar, kaise karunga mai (he is Sanjay Dutt, how will I do this?),' Ranbir had told Karan.

The director further said that the Ranbir-Sanjay combination will be 'magical onscreen.'

Ranbir plays the protagonist in the film which marks his first-ever dual role as father and son, while Sanjay features as Daroga Shuddh Singh, the antagonist. The film also stars Vaani Kapoor in a pivotal role. 

'Shamshera' is all set to release in theatres on July 22, which will mark production house Yash Raj Films' 50-year anniversary.