Rishi Kapoor, on several occasions, has expressed how he has been fortunate to find challenging roles in the second innings of his career. In what could well be another significant part, the veteran will be seen playing the patriarch of a Muslim family that is trying to reclaim its lost honour in his upcoming release, Mulk. Apart from the creative satisfaction he derived from essaying the layered role, Kapoor is glad that the Anubhav Sinha-directed film unflinchingly puts the spotlight on a subject that few dare to discuss — communal conflicts in India.

"There is a general belief that every terrorist is a Muslim. But one has to understand that not all Muslims are terrorists. With Mulk, we are trying to challenge that misguided belief," says the actor, adding, "Muslims are looked upon with a suspicious eye, all over the world. Our film is based on a Muslim family, but it can be true for any community. It's a human saga that is throwing light on the happenings in our society."