Amrish Puri’s Advise to His Grandson
Mr.Puri was more than a Villain
Were you close to your grandfather?
Ans.
Very close. He was my grandfather, my best friend, my guru, my god. And he will always be.
He always told me, "Son, you are an actor of theater, you are an actor of stage. You will go to the world of film. And if you become a film actor, then don’t become a film. Don’t go to late-night parties. Don’t drink alcohol. Don’t smoke cigarettes. Cigarettes and all these things destroy an actor a lot. Be disciplined. Be punctual. Always reach before time. Believe in the vision of the character. Believe in the Bhagavad Gita. What the director says is the truth. And always be humble. No matter how big you are, no matter how famous you are, remember that nothing is permanent. Your fame, your money—everything is on rent. Nothing is yours. One day, everyone leaves. So there is no use for arrogance. Always be simple. Do your work. Don’t say bad things about anyone. Don’t think badly about anyone. Walk on your own path. Don’t look left and right with blinkers. Don’t worry about competition. If you do your work with full dedication, you will reach your destination." This is what my grandfather used to say.
