You've donned many hats. How do you manage to stay focussed on the job at hand?
Honestly, I think efficient time management is all that you require. I try not to do everything at the same time. If I am directing a film, I do not always sing or act in it. Fortunately, I have a wonderful team to manage my time and handle my appointments. They make sure I do what I have to.
What has been your lowest point till now?
It was when I had a serious clash with my mom. There was a phase when I would just loaf around, doing nothing. It had put my mom under a lot of stress. I knew her stress stemmed from her love for me, yet I never paid attention to her feelings. When it finally hit me that my idleness was taking a toll on her, I was genuinely sad and depressed.
How do you deal with your lows?
Highs and lows are a part of life - personal and professional. Nobody is immune to feeling depressed. The best way to deal with your lows is to move on, do something proactive and start focussing on the next thing. You can sit, sulk and linger or you can use them as a learning opportunity and an experience of sorts. I choose to do the latter. However, I'd like to say that I wasn't born with this understanding. I realised this over time.
How would you define success?
At its core, it probably means having the freedom of choice. That's the biggest thing you can ask for, especially in a profession where you are defined by your choices. So, if you have the freedom to say 'no', you are somewhat successful.
Do you carry your work home?
]Yes, my work does come home with me. There are people who successfully manage to switch off. I am not one of those people. Work does affect my personal life as it consumes most of my time. It takes away a lot from my family time. But work doesn't stress me out. My family understands me and my personality. They know that my work is important to me and that when I'm working, my mind will be occupied. Sometimes, I do have my share of mood swings. And when it happens, Adhuna (wife) knows that I need to be left alone. I can get over it only on my own. I appreciate my family for being so supportive. At the same time, people at work, especially my partner Ritesh (Sidhwani) understands that when I am not working, I like to be at home, with my wife and kids. He values that. This makes it a good balance.
Tell me something about your bond with Adhuna...
I feel very strange talking about this. I can only say that we care for each other very deeply and I guess that's the reason we complement each other so well.
What's the key to a happy marriage?
First and foremost, it's important to be great friends. Your relationship with your partner should be like that of a regular friend, who is outside the family circle. You have to have a bond that allows you to talk openly and tell the person whatever you feel. Friendship brings in a lot of honesty and trust into any relationship, especially a marriage.
You and Adhuna have hectic schedules. How do you divide your responsibilities when it comes to your daughters?
It all boils down to time. Adhuna has a very successful business which also requires a lot of time. We try to strike a balance so that we can give each other enough freedom to do what we really want to do. And that essentially means just being with the kids and making sure that they are not feeling the absence of one parent at least, at any given time. That's very crucial.
How did your kids react when they first saw you on TV and realised that their daddy is famous?
When Shakya (13) was born, I was only directing films so I wasn't really on TV but she used to love the music of Dil Chahta Hai a lot. But for Akira (younger daughter), it was very interesting. Rock On!! got released a year after she was born. And when she saw me doing the headbanging with those curls, she literally tripped out. Often she'd start playing her imaginary guitar, dance and try to play with her curls just like me. It was very entertaining for us. She has taken this character so seriously that till date, her eyes light up when she listens to hardcore rock music.
How much pressure does stardom put on you?
The truth is you do not change the way you lead your life because someone's saying something about you. It is very natural for people to peep in other people's lives. In fact, just because I'm a star, doesn't mean I'm not interested in the lives of other people. It's a human tendency. But ultimately, it's only your work that speaks for you. If people are interested in you, it's not because you wore a trendy blue pant and cool brown tee, but because they enjoyed your work. They care about you because they are connected to you at that level.
What does fitness mean to you?
Fitness isn't just about how you look. It's also about how you feel. If you are fit, you feel optimistic and good. I want to stay fit and healthy all my life but definitely not at this high athletic level. I have gone back to my regular training schedule that I used to follow before I started training for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. My usual schedule includes three days of weight training at the gym and two days of cardio exercises.
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