Sanjay Suri shares matters close to his heart
The wonder years
I’ve spent the first 19 years of my life in Srinagar. The memories of camping and trekking to the Himalayas are still so fresh. I was good at sports and have even represented J&K in Junior National Championship in Squash. Later on my career plans wavered between joining the forces and becoming a sports-person. But fate had different plans for me.
Haunting memories
On August 1, 1990 I lost my father to a terrorist attack in Srinagar. We were forced to leave our home along with my father’s dead-body, in less than five hours. One single moment wiped off 19 years of my life and generations of history for my family. Sometimes I feel joining the film industry was perhaps an attempt at regaining
my lost identity. Imagine being called refugees in your own country!
Art with a heart
I like to do all kind of movies. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of films that use the medium of entertainment and end-up spreading awareness. I am not an activist, but I do believe that of the five films that an actor does, he can make at least one attempt towards more than box-office collection.
I want to break free…
I am now bored of reflecting a part of me in my films. But where are the creators (writers/directors) who can break the mould and visualise you in a different role?
A complete man
I am a family man. My wealth is my family and friends. I enjoy going on holidays with my family. I can also cook well and treat you to a meal too!
Together we grow
My wife Ambika and I strike a great balance. She’s a psychologist, so now you know who helps me come out of the characters that I portray. We discuss a lot about our professional lives. She’s my best friend.
I have a dream…
I don’t live too much in the past or future. I know the direction but don’t have a goal set for the journey. My dream is to see India as a super-power with no poverty, no hunger, no communal riots, no corruption, lots of education, peace, love and happiness.
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