Interview with mohanlal

[Soman]

Ever since the AMMA_ KFC controversy began, Mohanlal has become busier than usual. And, under loads of stress. So, we didnt want to speak to him about KFC or MACTA. BUt, it was only then we realized that the man attracts controversy like flame attracts moths.


We began with the Mohanlal-25 controversy.


Your 'Lal 25' has created a big controversy! A delayed one.


I dont make an issue of it. My friends decided to get together to celebrate my 25 years in films. There was an excitement when it was happening. But, the controversy was meant to dampen it. People will soon forget it and find something else to complain about.


What are your unforgettable moments in the year 2003?


My most unforgettable one of course is the 'Lal 25' celebrations. Then comes my book and my entry into Kannada films.


Tell us about this Kannada film debut.


I had accepted the film only because director Rajendrasingh Babu had requested me many times. Other than the language, there is nothing else different from our films.

You seem to be appearing in lot of advertisements these days?

I did those Ayurveda ads because I was very much involved with Ayurveda personally. Other than these, I only had appeared in mobile and paint ads. But, in a survey conducted all over India, Malayalis are the ones who are most obsessed with keeping their house well painted. More than 33% of Malayalis want to keep their houses well painted.

What are you doing with your weight?

Gaining or losing weight is a sign of growth, isnt it?

How did you lose weight so drastically?

Simple- stop eating things you love to eat. Then, there is Yoga and exercise. I'm not the kind of person who plans his day in advance. Just think of me as someone who lacks discipline


What are your food habits like?

I eat what I like and I dont eat what I dont like. Simple. I dont try to be forceful on myself. This only increases temptation. Let the body decide what it wants.

For a while you were a vegetarian, werent you?

I was. Now, I'm back to eating everything. Sometimes, when I feel like being a vegetarian, I stcik to it. Aftr a while, I get tired of it and I start eating meat too.

What kind of a person are you at home?

I dont take work home. When I'm home, I'm the husband to my wife and father to my kids. I make it a point to spend time with them. I sometimes go to school with my kids. Somewhere in a tiny corner of my mind, I do think about films.

Do your kdis talk to you about their schools?

They tell me interesting things that had happened in school. Their teachers are veyr strict. Sometimes they complain about it.

Are you happy about the way your life is going?

I'm very happy. Life gives you lot of interesting experiences. Some are good Some are bad. You meet with interesting people. You meet with good ones and bad ones. But, thanks to the Almighty, I ahve reached where I am right now.