Anil Kapoor Reflects on Career, Signature Stubble, and Comparisons with Dev Anand

At the India Today Conclave 2026, actor Anil Kapoor reflected on his career, emphasizing his unique identity apart from legendary Dev Anand. He discussed early challenges in the film industry, where his youthful appearance led him to adopt a signature stubble to appear older. Kapoor also addressed misconceptions about moustaches hindering stardom, citing icons like Charlie Chaplin and Raj Kapoor as examples who successfully wore them.