Amit says Neeru is very keen to get married, and the decision to delay the wedding is solely his. "In fact, I had to sit with Neeru and explain to her that it would be in her best interests if we married later," says Amit.
Neeru's film offers
But why? Wasn't everything in place? Weren't they getting ready to go to Canada, where Neeru's parents stay, with Amit's parents joining them from Delhi? "Yes, I was supposed to get the visa clearance — even if I hadn't, we had decided that we'd have a court marriage, then.
The reason is that Neeru has signed two films — one by Manmohan Singh, opposite Harbhajan Maan. Plus, she is in negotiations with other producers as well. Suddenly, filmmakers are approaching her for Hindi films, too."
Means business
How will putting off marriage help her? "There is more scope for roles if girls in our film industry are not married," says Amit.
"Plus, I am just out of Kohinoor and Nach Baliye. I am appointing a business manager and going to meet film producers. I always wanted to do films, but television happened to me, and that time, I needed money to keep the kitchen fires burning. I have accepted Darna Mana's next short story, to be directed by Abhinav Kashyap, but my focus is going to be movies."
Wedding's a formality
The couple, who live in Jupiter Apartments, Andheri, had even bought a 1,000 square feet flat in Dhruv Plaza, Goregaon.
"We are getting possession of the Goregaon flat in February, and will shift immediately. It really doesn't matter whether we tie the knot in December or next year — we are living as husband and wife."
Is Neeru's family okay with the idea that the wedding is not taking place next month? "My to-be ma-in-law is the coolest person on earth; she trusts me. She came to Mumbai, a few days back, and we three slept on the same bed. She talks more with me than with her daughter," smiles Amit.
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