Twitter
Advertisement

Make passion your profession: Jeetendra

Citing his experience the 76-year-old actor said that even if one faces challenges, one has to face them and come out of them.

Latest News
article-main
Jeetendra
FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin

Make your passion your profession, advised Jeetendra, Bollywood actor after inaugurating a centre for film production in the city.

Citing his experience the 76-year-old actor said that even if one faces challenges, one has to face them and come out of them.

Jeetendra inaugurated Roopa Pandit Anand Pandit Centre For Film Production and Management at Ahmedabad Management Association. Mumbai –based, Ahmedabad born and brought up film producer and realtor Anand Pandit has sponsored the centre.

Addressing his fans across generation at AMA, Jeetendra said that if you can turn your passion into profession, there is nothing better than this. "As a child I liked to watch movies. As a young man I wanted to work in films. I have worked for 55 years. God gave me everything – money, fame and love of people, more than what I feel I deserve," he said.

Sharing his experience as a beginner in the industry, he said it is very natural to fumble when you are new to a profession but one should persist with it. "You will acquire talent as you move ahead, but the support of your faith is must," he said.

Replying to a question about how he maintained his health at this age, fan the veteran actor advised younger generation to stay away from intoxication. "Jo maza tyag me hain, vo aiyashi me nahi (The pleasure you have in sacrifice, you won't find in indulgence). I used to drink and smoke a lot. Since I have left them, faith has been very kind to me," he said.

'Mum to source resources from Ahd for films'

Setting up a centre for film production at AMA will result in companies from Mumbai to scout for talent in Ahmedabad, said Mumbai-based film producer and realtor Anand Pandit, after inauguration of the centre in Ahmedabad.

The way in which resources are needed for film and media sector in the country, more institutes are needed in the country, Pandit said that the United States had close to 700 institutes while UK had 600 institutes.

Compared to this India had just handful of institutes, he said.

The way India is adapting digital technology in media, India will overtake the United States market, he said.

Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed-  Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
Advertisement

Live tv

Advertisement
Advertisement