‘I’M EXCITED, AND HAPPY WITH LIFE’
Newlywed actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja talks about life after marriage, says husband Anand is a ‘private’ person
It would be an understatement to say that Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has been ‘running around a lot’ of late. After wrapping up Veere Di Wedding (VDW), the actor wed Delhibased businessman Anand S Ahuja, and immediately after that, flew to attend the Cannes Film Festival. Now, she is neckdeep in the promotions of VDW. But despite a packed schedule, you just can’t miss her happiness and excitement. “You know, whenever I feel worn-out, chocolates come in really handy,” says Sonam, as she talks about life and career.
Firstly, aren’t you feeling a bit exhausted?
Not really, because I am too excited and happy with what’s going on in my life and things that are happening in general. I think weariness will hit me only after VDW releases but right now, I am feeling great.
Since Raanjhanaa (2013), you have had backtoback successes including Neerja (2016) and Pad Man. You must be kicked about it. Absolutely! And now, I really hope VDW also does well. A hit film comes as a validation in some way or the other because it means [a certain number of] people have gone and watched the film. And that’s what matters at the end of the day. Any kind of art work — be it a painting, a film or a piece of music — is meant for people to consume.
At this stage, you seem content and happy in your own space…
I am very ambitious and I work really hard but I am not greedy for fame and stardom. I yearn for good work and if that’s coming my way, I am very happy. Also, I like to take my time when it comes to doing films and that has always been the case. So, I do one or maximum two films in a year. This is the first year that I have done four films in a year and it’s been so hard and hectic. I don’t know how people do it every year. I just can’t (smiles). I usually take breaks between films.
And you have never seemed to be part of any rat race...
It’s completely by design, and I am very happy about that. I have created my own path while others have their own. I don’t think I would be happy any other way.
After marriage, you and Anand changed your names (to become Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anand S Ahuja), which immediately made news… I don’t know how to explain it. I’m a little fed up as well because whatever I do is turned into news. I am happy that people are so interested in my life and whatever I wear and do; what I eat and what my name is. But I feel bad for my poor husband (laughs). I didn’t even know that he had changed his name. My managers informed me... I had no idea.
What’s a wife’s take on it?
I feel it’s a very cool and progressive thing to do. He is an amazing person and that’s why I’ve married him. He is what he is and I can’t comment on what all he does as he isn’t a public person. So I don’t think it’s fair to discuss him, his choices and speak on his behalf, especially since he is a very private person.