Actor-producer Sanjay Dutt says he desires to be like his late father Sunil Dutt, who was like a pillar of strength for his family.
"I wish to be like my father. Dutt saheb was like a perfect support in our lives. I NEED to be exactly like him. But I'D also tell my kids how was I during my childhood days and that do not be like me, " Sanjay, who had a turbulent life as a result of his drug addiction, told reporters here Wednesday.
The actor has three children - the eldest is daughter Trishala from his first wife Richa Sharma who died of brain tumour. He has twins - Shahraan and Iqra - from Manyata whom the 52-year-old married in 2008.
Trishala grew up within the US and, as a result, Sanjay couldn't spend much time together with her. Now he's looking to make up by spending quality time together with his twins.
He said: "I HAVEN'T enjoyed my fatherhood with Trishala. I'VE missed all those golden moments. So now it is a wonderful experience for me. It is a beautiful feeling."
The son of Nargis and Sunil Dutt, Sanjay feels an actor doesn't carve a distinct segment for himself on account of his legacy.
"An actor doesn't make a mark within the showbiz as a result of parents. Dutt saheb had launched me (with Rocky in 1981), but later what you may have within you, you need to prove that. Stardom is something where an individual must be open about all his moves and that's the price you have to pay for that, " said Sanjay, who was within the industry for over 30 years.
Sanjay has delivered some hit films like "Naam", "Sadak", "Saajan", "Khalnayak", "Vastav" and the "Munnabhai" series.
"No matter how big a celeb you are, but when you retain yourself rooted then it's right for you. Main thing is to be an excellent individual. The public made me a star, so how I approach my fans that matters a lot, " he said.
