How do you look back at the year?
Interesting. Not too much box-office success. Overseas, Bride & Prejudice has done well. I got wonderful accolades and great reviews for some films. For others, I was justifiably pulled up! So the year had its crests and troughs.
Each experience from Khakee to Kyon! Ho Gaya Na… to Bride & Prejudice and Raincoat added to my experience as an actor. For the first time in my career, I had time off for myself! I'm happy about that because I had the chance to meet a lot of directors. Otherwise, I'm always pressed for time.
And personally?
I was attacked on every count! The source and reason for the attacks are so obvious. People can always tell the difference between genuine and orchestrated criticism. Thankfully, my fans have been supportive. Even though professionally it was a chequered year, my supporters remained with me. God has been kind.