Sidharth Malhotra has already spent a decade in Bollywood since his debut with Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year'. Living with a jam-packed schedule, he says is a part of the game. “Every actor, at any level in India or anywhere else in the world, will experience both highs and lows. They all come with their set of learnings. I think the lows teach you much more than the highs.”
While his last theatrical venture, 'Marjaavaan' was a success, he said there were several films that did not meet the audience and box office expectations. “I think no one questions you when things are going correctly, when movies are working well. No one really introspects, questions or even criticises you. But when the low comes, that's when the real learning comes in. You get that kind of feedback, you want to work much harder, on yourself, stories, scripts etc. I think it definitely drives you.”
Sidharth says his experiences in the last nine years has driven him much more. “There was a certain drive when I was struggling as an actor who came to Bombay... there were highs and lows as well. And today, I'm an established actor, working in many movies – there's a different drive. So, I think my way of dealing with the lows is the most aggressive and typical. I go into my own space and try to work on what I feel is needed and try to work harder and look forward.”
