Tough to stay an actor and not become a commodity: Sunny Deol

Actor Sunny Deol says his family stands out in the film industry as they don't chase money or become a "commodity".

Sunny's son, Karan, is all set to make his big screen debut with "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas", which the actor has also directed.

Though a star kid, Karan is hardly seen photographed getting in-and-out of eateries, airports or gyms.

This, Sunny says, is a result of the Deol legacy which doesn't believe in acting off camera.

"People are asking him (Karan) to say this, do that, appear on that show. That's the problem with today's times. You become a commodity. When an actor wants to be an actor and not just a commodity, it's a tough job," Sunny tells PTI.

The "Gadar" star said he often marvels at people who "act 24x7" as it is something he can't do.

"Ninety nine percent of the people do that and I wonder how do they have that energy. I can't even do that for a little longer period once the shot is over. I can't be anything but myself.

"I suppose that's the way we, the entertainment is moving in our country. Everyone is so insecure about themselves. Everyone wants more quickly, and more than they deserve."
"For me happiness is not maximum hits, maximum money, but someone saying they liked my scene or my work. You get a craft satisfaction. That's the difference between us (Deol's) and quite a lot of other people."
"I told him I support his decision. As a father, I'll be around him but eventually only he has to do everything."