Interview : Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna had a good start to the year with ‘Race’. He is once again geared to deliver another power-packed performance in his soon to be released ‘Mere Baap Pehle Aap’. This talented actor, although shy and reserves, opens his heart out when it comes to acting. And no wonder why the industry fellow swears up to his name. We had a quick chat with him about the film and more.

Excerpts from an Interview:

With Mere Baap Pehle Aap nearing release, how do you feel?

I’m feeling jitters and bit on the edge. But that’s a part pf business and Friday definitely gives us shivers. All associated with the film feel impatient and anxious to see audience reaction. Taare Zameen Par was a very good film and this one is also a genuinely feel-good film. I hope the audience will enjoy it.

How was it shooting with Paresh Rawal in the film?

In this film I’m playing his son. We genuinely like each other and get along very well. Our chemistry will reflect onscreen. We’ve done almost six films together and it has been an enjoyable experience throughout.

How is your equation with your dad? Did you take any real life instance for the film?

My father has always allowed us to live our life according to our will. But again he has never imposed anything on anybody. He is very much a ‘live and let live’ kind of a guy. We are like friends. In this film also, my relationship with my father is very open.

Do you take failure on your stride as well?

I don’t know how to deal when a film flops and neither do I know how to deal when one is successful either. For me success is more difficult to deal than failure. The bigger the success the more it is difficult to handle. How one deals with it speaks about the person. Success can corrupt you. Upbringing, maturity all plays a role how you deal with both success and failure.