Sunny Deol says, "Deol legacy doesn't believe in acting off camera"

Actor Sunny Deol says his family stands out in film industry as y don't chase money or become a "commodity". Sunny's son, Karan, is all set to make his big screen debut with "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas", which actor has also directed. Though a star kid, Karan is hardly seen photographed getting in-and-out of eateries, airports or gyms. This, Sunny says, is a result of Deol legacy which doesn't believe in acting off camera.

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"People are asking him (Karan) to say this, do that, appear on that show. That's problem with today's times. You become a commodity. When an actor wants to be an actor and t just a commodity, it's a tough job," Sunny tells PTI. "Gadar" star said he often marvels at people who "act 24x7" as it is something he can't do. "Ninety nine percent of people do that and I wonder how do y have that energy. I can't even do that for a little longer period once shot is over. I can't be anything but myself.

"I suppose that's way we, entertainment is moving in our country. Everyone is so insecure about mselves. Everyone wants more quickly, and more than y deserve." Sunny says t monetary success, but audience appreciation makes him happy. "For me happiness is t maximum hits, maximum money, but someone saying y liked my scene or my work. You get a craft satisfaction. That's difference between us (Deol's) and quite a lot of or people."

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62-year-old actor says he felt both protective and supportive when Karan shared with him his aim to pursue acting. "I asked him if he was absolutely sure about this. This is a profession which can hurt you, dam you. We have to be strong eugh to face whatever comes our way. One needs to have love, passion and talent here. Acting is a compilation of a lot of realities of life which have to be brought toger.

"I told him I support his decision. As a far, I'll be around him but eventually only he has to do everything." Directed by Sunny, "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas" is a romantic-drama also featuring Sahher Bambba. Sunny says on set he was a taskmaster and never let his personal equation with Karan interfere with his work.

"On set, you're t reminded every second that he's your son. When camera is on, he's a character, an actor. If I don't get what I am looking for, I'll be at it. I don't feel something cant be done. Lets at least give it a try? My whole journey has been like this. If you see my career, lots of my films have been with newer directors, producers, because that's kind of a personality I have. I never followed any trend," he added.

"Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas" is scheduled to release on September 20.

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