Yesteryears’ dancing star Jeetendra was , during one phase of his career, doing so many remakes of Telugu films that he had to spend 25 days every month in Hyderabad.
Recalling those hectic days Jeetendra says, “I had no time to meet my children. I was stuck in Hyderabad most of the time. My daughter Ekta and son Tusshar had to come to Hyderabad to meet me. Main unko wohi bula liya karta ttha(I used to call them to Hyderabad).”
Looking back Jeetendra , who was a top star in the 1960s and 70s with hits like Farz, Humjoli, Bhai Ho To Aisa, Jigri Dost,Caravan and Bidaai, regrets not spending more time with his children. “Now,I’ve all the time in the world and I am spending so much time with my grandchildren I am having the time of my life. I now regret that I didn’t spend more time with Tusshar and Ekta when they were growing up.It will remain that one major lacuna in my life.”
But Jeetendra was earning a living ,assuring a good life for his children?
“I agree. I was working hard for my family. Lekin ek balance toh honi chahiye(there should be a balance). No matter how hard you are working you should always set aside time for your family,” Jeetendra counsels all fathers of the world.