Imran Khan: 'Marriage has made me a man'

Imran Khan: "Marriage has made me a man"

The just hitched Imran Khan has no time for a proper honeymoon. Filmfare nabs him for a quick chat

Congratulations! Has the feeling of being married sunk in?

I guess so. This may sound weird, but it's like 'Now I'm a man. I'm not a boy anymore'. There's a sense of duty and responsibility. It's like, 'Okay, now, I've to look after this person.

Is it difficult to come to terms with being married?

No, not at all. I've always enjoyed responsibility. For me, it's a good feeling. Haan, I've been trusted with this responsibility.

Any advice for couples who have little time for a honeymoon?

This is the time for work. People who get married at our age should be prepared for that. When you're in your early 20s or mid-20s it's time to work and make a name for yourself. It's now that you decide who and what you are going to be in life.

Did you miss a long honeymoon?

Certainly, but I realise that right now my first commitment is to my work. I'm doing two very important films, which are on very, very tight schedules and my first responsibility is towards my producers.

Would you inform Avantika before performing any intimate scenes with an actress?

I tell her about whatever I'm doing. She's never had any issues, any kind of discomfort with what I do. She's fairly intelligent. She knows the difference between real life and the movies.

What's the most malicious piece of gossip you've heard about yourself?

I've been fortunate. There's been no gossip in the last couple of years. The last solid piece of gossip was when they were promoting Kidnap. They floated the story about Minissha Lamba (co-star) and me having an affair. I kind of sabotaged that. After that, nobody has tried floating stories.

How much of a gossip are you?

I enjoy listening to gossip but I remain blissfully unaware of it. I'm oblivious to the goings-on on the set.

On a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself as a gossip.

Where listening is concerned, I'm a seven or eight. I thoroughly enjoy listening to it. The general opinion is that the grapevine passes through Ranbir Kapoor more than anyone else. There is no one in the industry, not even a journalist, who knows as much gossip as Ranbir.

So Ranbir will be competing with your co-star and his cousin Kareena Kapoor in that domain…

I still think Ranbir is ahead.

How clued in are you to industry rumours and gossip?

Depends on when I last met Ranbir! When we were rehearsing for the Filmfare Awards show this year, I got all the dope!

On Koffee With Karan, Karan Johar often asks, "Imran or Ranbir – The Next Best Thing?" And everyone names Ranbir. Do you hope someone will name you?

Not really. I've always believed he's a better actor than me. When I watched Rocket Singh — Salesman Of The Year I said to myself, 'Shit, this guy is a damn good actor'. That's one of his best performances.

After your episode with Ranbir on Koffee… Salman Khan said that he found you more charming of the two. What makes Salman give you more marks?

I think he is biased. He likes my family; he likes me personally, which is flattering. So what does being 'charming' mean to you?

Would you like to be directed by Kiran Rao?

I haven't seen Dhobi Ghat. The trailers looked excellent and my friends who've seen it have liked it.

Ranbir Kapoor is the 'bad boy' and you are the 'good boy'. Or is it that you just appear to be the good boy?

No, I've never really had the energy to be a bad boy! It takes tremendous resolve and energy, I lack both.

Where do you think Ranbir's energies come from?

Some people are naturally energetic, man. I've worked with Ranbir while hosting the Filmfare Awards. This guy can function without sleeping and eating. I remember when we hosted the Filmfare Awards two years ago; he was shooting all day. Then, he'd wrap up in the evening and come for the rehearsals and shoot for the awards until 2 am. Then he'd shoot the next day. He was sleeping just for four-five hours. That's more than I can do.

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LOL on the ranbir gossip answer.. imraan is soo chylled and it seems like he doesn't care what people say about him.. he is happy in his own world.