People saw me as a good-looking guy but never as the hero: Samir Soni

MUMBAI: Samir Soni, who will be seen in the role of a principal in Student of the Year 2, says that his career did not shape the way he wanted it to.

During a conversation, he said to media, “I could have done better but I am glad, even after 20 odd years in the industry, I am still relevant and getting some good work. I did a lot of good films, including Baghban (2003) and Fashion (2008), but I didn’t get the right opportunities back then. Perhaps, I didn’t fit into any slot back in the day, which is why my film career didn’t work out as expected.”

He continued, “People saw me as a good-looking guy but never as the hero. My looks went against me, even when I was considered for negative roles. I wasn’t the dancing star, the action star or the romantic hero so things didn’t work out. But now, characters take precedence in films and OTT platforms, so today, it is about how good an actor you are.”

Student of the Year 2 is directed by Punit Malhotra with whom Samir worked in I Hate Luv Storys in 2010. He is glad to be working with him once again.

He said, “I told him I am his lucky charm (laughs). I am playing a quirky character in this film too and that was a lot of fun.”

Samir Soni started his film career with China Gate in 1998. He also acted in several television shows including Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Bewafaa sii Wafaa.