<p>He’s not a debutant but it sure feels like it, thanks to the long gap since his first film. Son of actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Luv Sinha is back to show the world what he’s got with his upcoming film ‘Paltan’.</p>.<p>He talks to Anila Kurian about why it took him so long to get back to acting and what we can expect from the movie. </p>.<h4><strong>You took a long break before Paltan. How does it feel?</strong></h4>.<p>It’s definitely a fresh start. Every actor wants to be part of a film that will give them a chance to perform well.</p>.<p>This was packaged well in terms of content and promotion. I’m glad that I was given a chance to work with JP Dutta which many don’t get. I know that this is a well-made product.</p>.<h4><strong>What did you do during your break? Did it prepare you for the role?</strong></h4>.<p>I don’t think any actor deliberately wants to take a break. In my case, the circumstances were not in my favour. There were certain films that I was supposed to be a part of but it didn’t work out due to various reasons. I think this can happen to anyone.</p>.<h4><strong>So what made you finally choose this script?</strong></h4>.<p>JP sir, of course. Every director has his skill set and a particular genre. He relates to the Armed Forces, thanks to his family background. I was thrilled to be a part of the project because of that. I believe that it was more of him choosing me than the other way around. I don’t think anybody will want to turn it down.</p>.<h4><strong>Was there something you never expected to learn from him?</strong></h4>.<p>Well, I spent quite some time with him before we started shooting. JP sir is someone who knows exactly what he wants. He will tell you if he likes something or doesn’t.</p>.<p>This helped me understand his thought process. Not just that, he is a great person to be around.</p>.<p>He is a learned man and his knowledge about various things will be beneficial to any actor.</p>.<h4><strong>Have you started working on other projects?</strong></h4>.<p>To be honest, given my track record, I think I will wait for the makers to do the announcement. It’s too soon for me to comment on anything now.</p>.<h4><strong>Did you ever feel discouraged when you weren’t working — that this might not be the right career choice for you?</strong></h4>.<p>I understand why are you asking that but I would never think that because I was given an opportunity but didn’t get a platform to prove myself.</p>.<h4><strong>Does being a star kid help at all though?</strong></h4>.<p>(Laughs) Do you feel that, considering the gap? My father is a self-made man I am just like him. I don’t ask him for any favours and wouldn’t expect any from him either.</p>.<h4><strong>What about your sister, Sonakshi? She’s been in the industry for a while. What’s something she has taught you?</strong></h4>.<p>She knows that I am always there for her, even if I don’t express it too often. As a family, we are all very united and supportive of each other. We believe that, even as an actor, we should maintain a certain level of self-respect.</p>.<p>Beyond that, you have to surrender yourself to the director’s vision.</p>
<p>He’s not a debutant but it sure feels like it, thanks to the long gap since his first film. Son of actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Luv Sinha is back to show the world what he’s got with his upcoming film ‘Paltan’.</p>.<p>He talks to Anila Kurian about why it took him so long to get back to acting and what we can expect from the movie. </p>.<h4><strong>You took a long break before Paltan. How does it feel?</strong></h4>.<p>It’s definitely a fresh start. Every actor wants to be part of a film that will give them a chance to perform well.</p>.<p>This was packaged well in terms of content and promotion. I’m glad that I was given a chance to work with JP Dutta which many don’t get. I know that this is a well-made product.</p>.<h4><strong>What did you do during your break? Did it prepare you for the role?</strong></h4>.<p>I don’t think any actor deliberately wants to take a break. In my case, the circumstances were not in my favour. There were certain films that I was supposed to be a part of but it didn’t work out due to various reasons. I think this can happen to anyone.</p>.<h4><strong>So what made you finally choose this script?</strong></h4>.<p>JP sir, of course. Every director has his skill set and a particular genre. He relates to the Armed Forces, thanks to his family background. I was thrilled to be a part of the project because of that. I believe that it was more of him choosing me than the other way around. I don’t think anybody will want to turn it down.</p>.<h4><strong>Was there something you never expected to learn from him?</strong></h4>.<p>Well, I spent quite some time with him before we started shooting. JP sir is someone who knows exactly what he wants. He will tell you if he likes something or doesn’t.</p>.<p>This helped me understand his thought process. Not just that, he is a great person to be around.</p>.<p>He is a learned man and his knowledge about various things will be beneficial to any actor.</p>.<h4><strong>Have you started working on other projects?</strong></h4>.<p>To be honest, given my track record, I think I will wait for the makers to do the announcement. It’s too soon for me to comment on anything now.</p>.<h4><strong>Did you ever feel discouraged when you weren’t working — that this might not be the right career choice for you?</strong></h4>.<p>I understand why are you asking that but I would never think that because I was given an opportunity but didn’t get a platform to prove myself.</p>.<h4><strong>Does being a star kid help at all though?</strong></h4>.<p>(Laughs) Do you feel that, considering the gap? My father is a self-made man I am just like him. I don’t ask him for any favours and wouldn’t expect any from him either.</p>.<h4><strong>What about your sister, Sonakshi? She’s been in the industry for a while. What’s something she has taught you?</strong></h4>.<p>She knows that I am always there for her, even if I don’t express it too often. As a family, we are all very united and supportive of each other. We believe that, even as an actor, we should maintain a certain level of self-respect.</p>.<p>Beyond that, you have to surrender yourself to the director’s vision.</p>