‘I turn down films with humility, not arrogance’

In a career spanning almost two decades, actor Amit Sadh has never been hesitant in turning down a project he didn’t like, even if it meant rubbing someone the wrong way. Indeed, he doesn’t believe in going around or announcing such decisions either.

“When I say no, there is never news about it in media. I don’t go or message someone ‘I just said no’. When I turn down, I’m not saying no to that person or my capability of doing it, but my lack of understanding. If my boxes aren’t being ticked, I say no with humility, not out of arrogance,” he explains.

However, Sadh, 37, is quick to add, “When I say haath jod ke ki samajh nahi aaya, after that, there is this arrogance about me. Post that, if there is anything, phir aa jaao!” So being the one who doesn’t mince words, hasn’t it been difficult to not just navigate but succeed in an industry, known more for its diplomatic ways? “I don’t believe in navigation, you do that when you get stuck. And you become dependent on it, and it might show the wrong route, I want to create my own path. There are people who will understand me and give work.. Then there’ll be people who don’t understand me, nothing against you. You’ve to learn the art of contentment, and giving up doesn’t mean you are a loser,” says the actor.

And no wonder, Sadh has nothing but gratitude for his fans, who he credits for all his success. “The journey has been like a nice highway with potholes, good, bad, up and downs. I have no regrets or complaints. If there is anyone I want to thank, it is my fans, and people who have loved me selflessly.”