You were 18 when you went to New York. What was the ratio between partying and studying?
Oh, it was all partying, yaar. Honestly, I led quite a debauched lifestyle over there. It’s the first time you taste freedom – and it’s New York City at the end of it. So it was great, but I guess it also teaches you a lot about your responsibilities, because I realized that I did a lot of things I shouldn’t have done.
Like what?
It could be really embarrassing things… you know – alcohol or drugs or any of that sort. I have done it all, but I think I now have a more balanced idea of what’s important and what’s not important. And how important a career is, and how important your health is, and how important discipline is.
So were you going a bit overboard on the booze and drugs?
I wasn’t going overboard, but… it’s just that I did things, which I don’t think I should have done.
Can you give me an example? And be honest.
Wow, there are so many! Like I said, it was probably getting drunk, not going to class in the morning, and neglecting my work.
So you say you’ve done it all – let’s check them off the list. Marijuana, cocaine…?
Well, there was marijuana...
A lot of movie in Bollywood – can have trouble keeping their egos in check the more successful they become. How is your ego doing?
You know, there’s a real fine line between ego and self-respect. But I don’t have an ego as such. I don’t think I have an ego. I’m quite easy-going. I don’t need a van. I can travel Economy or Business Class. I don’t need a First Class ticket.
Do you think you’re always going to be this modest? Or is it because you’re just starting out and you’re idealistic?
Like you said, it’s all related to success. I mean, if you’re successful, these things will come to you – you don’t have to demand them. So why demand it when you don’t deserve it? If you’re successful and people are giving you stuff readily, you might as well accept it and come to terms with it. And probably that’ll give you a reason or a motivation to work harder and achieve it. It’s as simple as that.
So how old were you when you lost your virginity?
I think I must have been 15.
Fifteen! And how old was your girlfriend?
She was 15, too. I was seeing someone really seriously for two years.
You grew up pretty fast.
Yeah, I think so [laughs].
Your next film will be a guaranteed super-hit, but only if you give up sex for the next five years. Which one do you want: success or sex?
A super-hit film for sure.
You’d give up sex for five years for that?
Absolutely, that’s easy. I guess I haven’t tasted a super-hit film yet. If I had done, then I would probably choose the latter, but I am really curious to experience it.
I think your girlfriend is going to be a bit upset with that choice.
Ah, yeah. I guess maybe it is a bit of a selfish choice. But I would still go for the super-hit.
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