‘I sacrificed a good job for Bollywood’
The
original bad boy of Bollywood, Gulshan Grover has limited his screen
presence to powerful cameos in big banners. The actor says, “I am happy
that at this stage of life a lot of directors want to work with me,
offering various characters. I am turning a good guy from the bad one.
And this makes me feel great.”
Hailing from Delhi, Gulshan talks about
how his family supported him when he was taking baby steps in filmdom.
He says, “When I was going to leave for Mumbai, my mom said, ‘Shaam ko
wapas aa jana’ (Return home in the evening). I laughed and told her my
working place is far away and it will not be possible.”
While Grover had a big dream of acting, his family was strict saying that he should complete his education. “My parents believed that their children should complete their education. They felt that education plays an important part in life. Soon after I completed my graduation in commerce, they wanted me to be a bank manager or handle a commerce business. But I sacrificed a good job to belong to this film industry,” reminisces Gulshan.
Later being a parent himself, the actor maintained that his son too should complete his education. Grover says, “Following my parents’ views, I too wanted my son Sanjay Grover to complete his studies as well. I am proud of the fact that as a parent I have successfully inculcated all ethical values in my son. He is 26 years old and has completed his education in Los Angeles. He is a Hollywood director now.”
While his son is gathering experience in Hollywood, Gulshan says he has no plans to join the bandwagon. He says, “My son may want to give me an opportunity to work in Hollywood but he is fully aware that at the moment his father is keen on completing his Hindi films. I have lost many opportunities in Hollywood owing to my commitments in this industry. But am happy with my current projects.” Grover will be seen playing a villain in Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Bullett Raja’.
Being a veteran in the industry now, the actor gives a piece of advice to the many aspiring actors. “I feel proud to be a part of this industry and would advice all the new entrants to sincerely follow their profession. When you are true to your craft, success will come knocking on your door,” concludes Gulshan.
While Grover had a big dream of acting, his family was strict saying that he should complete his education. “My parents believed that their children should complete their education. They felt that education plays an important part in life. Soon after I completed my graduation in commerce, they wanted me to be a bank manager or handle a commerce business. But I sacrificed a good job to belong to this film industry,” reminisces Gulshan.
Later being a parent himself, the actor maintained that his son too should complete his education. Grover says, “Following my parents’ views, I too wanted my son Sanjay Grover to complete his studies as well. I am proud of the fact that as a parent I have successfully inculcated all ethical values in my son. He is 26 years old and has completed his education in Los Angeles. He is a Hollywood director now.”
While his son is gathering experience in Hollywood, Gulshan says he has no plans to join the bandwagon. He says, “My son may want to give me an opportunity to work in Hollywood but he is fully aware that at the moment his father is keen on completing his Hindi films. I have lost many opportunities in Hollywood owing to my commitments in this industry. But am happy with my current projects.” Grover will be seen playing a villain in Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Bullett Raja’.
Being a veteran in the industry now, the actor gives a piece of advice to the many aspiring actors. “I feel proud to be a part of this industry and would advice all the new entrants to sincerely follow their profession. When you are true to your craft, success will come knocking on your door,” concludes Gulshan.
Lipika Varma
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